THE MERCER CHAMBER FOUNDATION INC

EIN: 922106918 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

HARRODSBURG, KY

Total Revenue
$167,124
Total Expenses
$144,691
Total Assets
$83,543
Net Assets
$83,543
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2023
Legal Domicile
KY
Principal Officer
SAM CARR
Phone
8597342365
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

THE MERCER CHAMBER FOUNDATION INC, founded in 2023, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $167K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 22% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $145K left a modest 13% surplus.

Mission

THE FOUNDATION IS ACTING TO ASSIST THE MERCER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WITH PROMOTING MERCER COUNTY BY ATTRACTING TOURISTS AS WELL AS PROVIDING EDUCATION TO THE CITIZENS OF MERCER COUNTY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $59,580 Revenue: $77,641

THE KENTUCKY HERITAGE JAZZ FESTIVAL KHJF IS AN EVENT THAT SHOWCASES JAZZ MUSIC THROUGH PERFORMANCE AND EDUCATION. THE KHJF PARTNERS DIRECTLY WITH REGIONAL COLLEGIATE JAZZ ENSEMBLES AND THEIR FACULTY...

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THE KENTUCKY HERITAGE JAZZ FESTIVAL KHJF IS AN EVENT THAT SHOWCASES JAZZ MUSIC THROUGH PERFORMANCE AND EDUCATION. THE KHJF PARTNERS DIRECTLY WITH REGIONAL COLLEGIATE JAZZ ENSEMBLES AND THEIR FACULTY. WE PROVIDE OUR COLLEGIATE JAZZ ENSEMBLES WITH EXPANDED PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES TO LARGER AUDIENCES, INCLUDING THEIR MUSICAL PEERS, AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL EXPOSURE OF COLLEGIATE MUSIC PROGRAMS IN KENTUCKY TO POTENTIAL STUDENTS IN ATTENDANCE. THE KHJF PROVIDES JAZZ WORKSHOPS, PROMOTING MUSIC EDUCATION TO STUDENTS AND ADULTS INTERESTED IN THE JAZZ GENRE. THE KHJF HAS HANDS-ON, INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES AT THE FESTIVAL INCLUDING AN INSTRUMENT PETTING ZOO FOR CHILDREN. OUR PARTICIPATING JAZZ ARTISTS FREQUENTLY DONATE AN INSTRUMENT TO A YOUNG ATTENDEE AND INTERACT DIRECTLY WITH THE YOUTH ATTENDEES TO SHARE THEIR PERSONAL MUSICAL JOURNEY AND PROMOTE MUSIC EDUCATION.

Program 2
Expenses: $33,224 Revenue: $50,152

THE PIONEER DAYS FESTIVAL IS AN ANNUAL FESTIVAL HELD IN AUGUST OF EACH YEAR. THE FESTIVAL ALLOWS OPPORTUNITIES FOR NONPROFITS TO DISTRIBUTE MATERIALS TO THE PUBLIC AS WELL AS FUNDRAISE. THE FESTIVAL...

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THE PIONEER DAYS FESTIVAL IS AN ANNUAL FESTIVAL HELD IN AUGUST OF EACH YEAR. THE FESTIVAL ALLOWS OPPORTUNITIES FOR NONPROFITS TO DISTRIBUTE MATERIALS TO THE PUBLIC AS WELL AS FUNDRAISE. THE FESTIVAL PROVIDES ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AS WELL AS EDUCATION ABOUT PIONEERS. THE FESTIVAL INCLUDES A REDUCED PRICE FOR THE PIONEER EDUCATION FOR FORT HARROD AND ATTACHED MUSEUM. LIVE MUSIC IS ALSO INCLUDED.

Program 3
Expenses: $47,427 Revenue: $39,331

LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS WORK TO EXPOSE MERCER COUNTY RESIDENTS, INCLUDING YOUTH TO OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPERIENCES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY GIVING THEM A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS, EMPLOYMENT...

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LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS WORK TO EXPOSE MERCER COUNTY RESIDENTS, INCLUDING YOUTH TO OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPERIENCES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY GIVING THEM A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS, EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS AND HOW TO BECOME A BETTER LEADER. THE RUTH ANN BRYANT SCHOLARSHIP IS AWARDED ANNUALLY TO A LOCAL STUDENT ATTENDING THE CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY HARRODSBURG LOCATION BASED ON AN APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE STUDENT AND REVIEWED BY THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE. THE AWARD IS BASED UPON THE ASSESSMENT OF THE STUDENT'S QUALIFICATION, ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND NEED. THE SCHOLARSHIP IS PUBLICIZED THROUGH THE CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $167,124
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $167,124

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $140,231
Other Expenses $144,691
TOTAL EXPENSES $144,691

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $167,124 $137,526 +0.2%
Expenses $144,691 $108,751 +0.3%
Net Income $22,433 $28,775 -0.2%
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
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
25

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
4
$0
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SAM CARR PRESIDENT 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE SANFORD VICE PRESIDENT 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE INMAN TREASURER 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
APRIL BURGESS SECRETARY 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JILL CUTLER DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN STAPLES DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT HAMMONS DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICH NEWSOME DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RUTH ANN BRYANT DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOANNA ASHFORD DIRECTOR 0.00
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 $167,124 $144,691 $83,543 $22,433
2024 $137,526 $108,751 $61,110 $28,775
2023 $151,643 $119,308 $32,335 $32,335
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