Kentucky Association of Conservation Districts Foundation

EIN: 800533467 501(c)(3) Environment

FRANKFORT, KY

Total Revenue
$924,208
Total Expenses
$967,523
Total Assets
$275,628
Net Assets
$275,628
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2009
Legal Domicile
KY
Principal Officer
Ted Jessup
Phone
5022234196
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Kentucky Association of Conservation Districts Foundation, founded in 2009, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $924K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 24% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring.

Mission

Represent and Assist Kentuckys 121 Local Conservation Districts and 35 Watershed Conservancy Districts. Provide exchange of information and education opportunities. Assist in providing technical assistance through the district to assist landowners with conservation improvements.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $901,754 Revenue: $0

Provide financial assistance in hiring local soil conservation technicians to be hired as employees of local conservation districts. Individuals assist local landowners with implementing soil and...

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Provide financial assistance in hiring local soil conservation technicians to be hired as employees of local conservation districts. Individuals assist local landowners with implementing soil and water conservation practices on their land. 75% of salary provided by a pass-through grant from USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and the local conservation district provides 25% of salary and benefits.

Program 2
Expenses: $7,615 Revenue: $0

Hold state Envirothon contest for high school students for hands-on experience in learning about soils water forestry wildlife and a current event in a team competition. Develop a statewide writing...

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Hold state Envirothon contest for high school students for hands-on experience in learning about soils water forestry wildlife and a current event in a team competition. Develop a statewide writing and art contest for students in grades 1-12 on topics related to soils water forestry and wildlife. Provide college scholarships to students attending college in areas of agriculture or natural resources related fields of study.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $923,300
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $908
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $924,208

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $901,754
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $912,369
Other Expenses $65,769
TOTAL EXPENSES $967,523

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $924,208 $1,212,327 -0.2%
Expenses $967,523 $1,122,517 -0.1%
Net Income $-43,315 $89,810 -1.5%
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
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

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
$0
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Crystal Renfro Executive Director 20.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Rod Murphy Area 1 Director 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
Matt Rogers Area 2 Director 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
Vince Thompson Area 3 Director 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joe Bernard Luckett Area 4 Director 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jennifer Burgan Area 5 Director 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
Doug McLean Area 6 Director 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rodney Dick Area 7 Director 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
Doug Derossett Area 8 Director 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
Doug Hensely Area 9 Director 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
Allen Bryant President 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Ted Jessup Vice President 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Steve Coleman Secretary and Treasurer 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Shane Wells Past President 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $924,208 $967,523 $275,628 $-43,315
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $964,144 $923,565 $210,673 $40,579
2022 $402,422 $384,151 $209,926 $18,271
2021 $332,649 $336,897 $191,655 $-4,248
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