BLUEGRASS GREENSOURCE INC

EIN: 611395175 501(c)(3) Environment

LEXINGTON, KY

Total Revenue
$701,077
Total Expenses
$664,950
Total Assets
$1,635,858
Net Assets
$1,554,740
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2001
Legal Domicile
KY
Principal Officer
AMY SOHNER
Phone
8592661572
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

BLUEGRASS GREENSOURCE INC, founded in 2001, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $701K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 32% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $665K left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

EMPOWER THE BLUEGRASS TO CREATE A SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $186,036 Revenue: $172,097

SCHOOL AGE EDUCATION: BLUEGRASS GREENSOURCE (BGGS) OFFERS ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR PRESCHOOL THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND FAMILIES. THESE PROGRAMS ENGAGE PARTICIPANTS IN...

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SCHOOL AGE EDUCATION: BLUEGRASS GREENSOURCE (BGGS) OFFERS ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR PRESCHOOL THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND FAMILIES. THESE PROGRAMS ENGAGE PARTICIPANTS IN HANDS-ON LEARNING ABOUT THEIR ENVIRONMENT. THROUGH OUR SCHOOL OUTREACH PROGRAMS, EDUCATORS VISIT CLASSES TO FACILITATE STANDARDS-BASED CLASSROOM AND OUTDOOR LESSONS FOCUSED ON WATER QUALITY, ENERGY, WASTE REDUCTION/RECYCLING, PLANTS, ANIMALS, AND MORE! THROUGH REPEATED (3-5) LESSONS WITH BGGS EDUCATORS, STUDENTS DEVELOP THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT THEIR ENVIRONMENT AND TAKE ACTION. LESSONS ARE STEM-BASED, YET THEY FEATURE MANY CONNECTIONS WITH LITERACY, ART, AND OTHER DISCIPLINES. LESSONS ALIGN WITH STATE AND NATIONAL ACADEMIC STANDARDS, MOST NOTABLY THE NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE STANDARDS (NGSS). BGGS EDUCATORS SELECT AND PLAN LESSONS THAT MEET THE NEEDS OF THE PARTICIPANTS. ADDITIONALLY, BGGS EDUCATORS FACILITATE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH AT COMMUNITY EVENTS, SUCH AS LIBRARY PROGRAMS, SCHOOL SCIENCE NIGHTS, AND FESTIVALS. AT THESE EVENTS, EDUCATORS ENGAGE CHILDREN AND THEIR CAREGIVERS IN HANDS-ON LEARNING ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THEIR ENVIRONMENT.

Program 2
Expenses: $299,730 Revenue: $70,315

COMMUNITY OUTREACH: BGGS OFFERS OUTREACH TO COMMUNITIES IN CENTRAL KENTUCKY TO IMPROVE RESIDENTS' CONNECTION TO OUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENT AND HELP THEM UNDERSTAND HOW SMALL BEHAVIOR CHANGES CAN LEAD TO...

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH: BGGS OFFERS OUTREACH TO COMMUNITIES IN CENTRAL KENTUCKY TO IMPROVE RESIDENTS' CONNECTION TO OUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENT AND HELP THEM UNDERSTAND HOW SMALL BEHAVIOR CHANGES CAN LEAD TO BIG, POSITIVE CHANGES IN OUR COMMUNITIES. EXAMPLES OF OUR COMMUNITY OUTREACH ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ENERGY EFFICIENCY WORKSHOPS, RAIN BARREL WORKSHOPS, OUR GREEN NEIGHBOR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM AND BUSINESS EDUCATION

Program 3
Expenses: $126,002 Revenue: $24,253

EVENTS: BGGS HOSTS MULTIPLE EVENTS TO ENGAGE LOCAL RESIDENTS IN SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES AND HELP THEM UNDERSTAND HOW THEY CAN CREATE A SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT. EXAMPLES OF THESE EVENTS INCLUDE...

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EVENTS: BGGS HOSTS MULTIPLE EVENTS TO ENGAGE LOCAL RESIDENTS IN SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES AND HELP THEM UNDERSTAND HOW THEY CAN CREATE A SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT. EXAMPLES OF THESE EVENTS INCLUDE MAIN STREET CLEAN SWEEP, A 20 COMMUNITY LITTER CLEANUP DURING EARTH WEEK THAT ENGAGES CLOSE TO 1,000 VOLUNTEERS, THE SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT THAT SHOWCASES SUCCESS STORIES FROM BEYOND CENTRAL KENTUCKY AND EMPOWERS LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO CREATE CHANGE, GREENFEST, A GREEN LIVING FESTIVAL WITH WORKSHOPS AND LOCAL VENDORS AND THE GREEN BUSINESS INNOVATION FORUM WHICH HIGHLIGHTS BEST PRACTICES THAT HELP REGIONAL BUSINESSES UNDERSTAND HOW TO IMPROVE THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT WHILE SAVING MONEY

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $340,537
Program Service Revenue $266,665
Investment Income $92,457
Other Revenue $1,418
TOTAL REVENUE $701,077

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $348,509
Fundraising Expenses $16,688
Program Expenses $611,768
Other Expenses $316,441
TOTAL EXPENSES $664,950

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $701,077 $530,197 +0.3%
Expenses $664,950 $561,379 +0.2%
Net Income $36,127 $-31,182 -2.2%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
8
Volunteers
1000

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$75,814
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
PAULETTE AKERS CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHANNON STUART-SMITH VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBBIE SMITH CPA TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR AUGUSTA A JULIAN EDD SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ARIN ARNOLD-DAVIS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BETSY BLONDELL DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GRACE BROCK DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIMBERLY DESIMONE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN MCDANIEL DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BOB MONEY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNY HOWARD OWEN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PHILLIP SISK DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOMMASO TURCHIANO DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACOB WALBOURN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY SOHNER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 45.00
Officer
$75,814 $0 $75,814
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $701,077 $664,950 $1,635,858 $36,127
2024 $530,197 $561,379 $1,528,099 $-31,182
2023 $572,052 $822,865 $1,534,911 $-250,813
2022 $853,791 $806,743 $1,681,682 $47,048
2021 $1,158,425 $1,008,715 $1,738,765 $149,710
2020 $826,974 $870,875 $1,599,898 $-43,901
2019 $987,093 $972,464 $1,487,712 $14,629
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