Community Action Kentucky Inc
98% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Thin reserves Declining revenue
Community Action Kentucky Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Frankfort, Kentucky, registered in 1976, with $70,482,947 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B, and it directs about 98% of spending to programs.
101 Burch Ct, Frankfort, KY, 40601 EIN 61-0865554 Since 1976
Revenue (FY2024)
$70.5M
▼ 1.3% vs prior year
Community median: $184K
Expenses (FY2024)
$70.9M
Net assets
$2.0M
Employees
7
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →A+Program efficiency40% of the rating98% to programs · $0 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Community Action Kentucky Inc: 98% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
CFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · -1% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Community Action Kentucky Inc: 0 mo reserves · -1% margin earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AGovernance25% of the rating5 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Community Action Kentucky Inc: 5 of 6 checks met earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Community Action Kentucky Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To advocate programs providing assistance to persons in low income environments to have adequate food, shelter, healthcare, education and a sustainable home.
What they do
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Contact & location
- Address
- 101 Burch Ct, Frankfort, KY, 40601
- City
- Frankfort
- State
- Kentucky
- Subcategory
- Community & Neighborhood Development
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $54.3M (FY2013) to $70.5M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $5.4MNet assets $2.0M
Operating margin
-0.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$7.4M
Total liabilities
$5.4M
Net assets
$2.0M
Salaries & benefits
$682K
1% of expenses
Board members
23
23 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $70,482,947▼1.3% | $70,922,091▼1.4% | $2,009,419▼17.9% | $7,391,940▼22.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $71,439,611▲2.4% | $71,958,955▲3.4% | $2,448,563▼17.5% | $9,537,999▼17.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $69,790,562▼44.3% | $69,583,964▼44.4% | $2,967,907▲7.5% | $11,490,102▲34.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $125,258,849▲23.7% | $125,244,111▲23.9% | $2,761,309▲0.5% | $8,532,805▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $101,246,522▲89.6% | $101,103,639▲89.2% | $2,746,571▲5.5% | $7,852,481▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $53,411,699▲13.8% | $53,439,757▲14.2% | $2,603,688▼1.1% | $8,122,076▲84.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $46,925,064▲11.9% | $46,789,238▲12.3% | $2,631,746▲5.4% | $4,410,842▲26.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $41,939,550▼5.0% | $41,682,241▼5.2% | $2,495,920▲11.5% | $3,495,380▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $44,144,915▼2.2% | $43,983,497▼2.5% | $2,238,611▲7.8% | $3,432,382▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $45,128,992▼11.5% | $45,127,544▼11.5% | $2,077,193▲0.1% | $3,370,940▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $51,014,519▼6.0% | $50,996,594▼5.9% | $2,075,745▲0.9% | $3,176,148▼43.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $54,274,522 | $54,182,087▲17.1% | $2,057,820▲4.7% | $5,607,069▲18.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $46,270,775▼35.7% | $1,965,385▼2.9% | $4,715,465▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $71,940,238▼19.6% | $2,023,746▲7.0% | $4,820,336▼18.2% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $89,474,196 | $1,891,649 | $5,893,446 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angela Anderson | Director | 1 | — |
| Beth Spencer | Director | 1 | — |
| Brandon Harley | Chair | 1 | — |
| Bryan Conover | Director | 1 | — |
| Carla Brown | Director | 1 | — |
| Catrena Bowman | At Large | 1 | — |
| Craig Brock | Director | 1 | — |
| David Estepp | Director | 1 | — |
| Donna Pace | Director | 1 | — |
| Harold Monroe | Director | 1 | — |
| Joyce Armes | Director | 1 | — |
| Kenneth Walters | Director | 1 | — |
| Martina Roe | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Nick Shearer | Director | 1 | — |
| Patricia Williams | Director | 1 | — |
| Paul Dole | At Large | 1 | — |
| Robin Whitaker | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Sharon Price | Director | 1 | — |
| Tawny Acker | Director | 1 | — |
| Troy Roberts | Secretary | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Mobile Innovatins LLC | Software Creation | $226,785 |
Grants made · $68.0M in FY2024
24 grants totaling $68.0M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Community Action Kentucky Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville Metro | To assist community action agency's providing assistance to persons in low income environments. | $6,689,965 |
| Lake Cumberland Caa | To assist community action agency's providing assistance to persons in low income environments. | $6,358,330 |
| Northeast Ky Caa | To assist community action agency's providing assistance to persons in low income environments. | $4,581,542 |
| Caa of Southern Ky | To assist community action agency's providing assistance to persons in low income environments. | $4,254,014 |
| Big Sandy Area Cap | To assist community action agency's providing assistance to persons in low income environments. | $3,809,259 |
| Northern Ky Cac | To assist community action agency's providing assistance to persons in low income environments. | $3,612,205 |
| Pennyrile Allied | To assist community action agency's providing assistance to persons in low income environments. | $3,593,935 |
| Daniel Boone Caa | To assist community action agency's providing assistance to persons in low income environments. | $3,528,473 |
| Blue Grass Caa | To assist community action agency's providing assistance to persons in low income environments. | $3,420,435 |
| Audubon Area | To assist community action agency's providing assistance to persons in low income environments. | $3,243,338 |
| Lklp Caa | To assist community action agency's providing assistance to persons in low income environments. | $3,138,807 |
| West Ky Allied | To assist community action agency's providing assistance to persons in low income environments. | $2,836,136 |
| Middle Ky Cap | To assist community action agency's providing assistance to persons in low income environments. | $2,691,137 |
| Central Ky Caa | To assist community action agency's providing assistance to persons in low income environments. | $2,678,603 |
| Cac- Lexington | To assist community action agency's providing assistance to persons in low income environments. | $2,373,192 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Community Action Kentucky Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Community Action Kentucky Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 61-0865554, based in Frankfort, Kentucky. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Community Action Kentucky Inc's EIN?
- Community Action Kentucky Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 61-0865554.
- How much revenue does Community Action Kentucky Inc report?
- Community Action Kentucky Inc reported $70,482,947 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Community Action Kentucky Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Community Action Kentucky Inc spends about 98% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Community Action Kentucky Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Community Action Kentucky Inc B, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Community Action Kentucky Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Community Action Kentucky Inc's latest Form 990 is $0, paid to Angela Anderson (Director).
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Data for Community Action Kentucky Inc (EIN 61-0865554) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.