Kentucky 4-h Foundation Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Kentucky 4-h Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lexington, Kentucky, registered in 2009, with $2,606,279 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
450 Cooper Dr Moloney, Lexington, KY, 40546 EIN 23-7437297 Since 2009
Revenue (FY2025)
$2.6M
▼ 11.7% vs prior year
Youth median: $163K
Expenses (FY2025)
$6.8M
Net assets
$7.9M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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. Not scored for Kentucky 4-h Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating14 mo reserves · -161% 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 Kentucky 4-h Foundation Inc: 14 mo reserves · -161% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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. Not scored for Kentucky 4-h Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Kentucky 4-h Foundation Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 450 Cooper Dr Moloney, Lexington, KY, 40546
- City
- Lexington
- State
- Kentucky
- Category
- Youth Development
- Subcategory
- Youth Development Programs
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.5M (FY2013) to $2.6M (FY2025) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $50KNet assets $7.9M
Operating margin
-161.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$8.0M
Total liabilities
$50K
Net assets
$7.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,606,279▼11.7% | $6,809,975▲68.4% | $7,931,073▼32.4% | $7,981,073▼32.1% | 990 |
| 2024 | $2,950,448▼67.2% | $4,043,766▲36.3% | $11,736,240▼7.4% | $11,761,240▼7.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $8,994,889▲212% | $2,966,299▲34.5% | $12,671,233▲98.3% | $12,725,953▲98.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,884,941▲58.0% | $2,205,533▲77.3% | $6,390,478▼1.8% | $6,420,478▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,825,393▲12.9% | $1,243,760▼8.7% | $6,505,999▲11.8% | $6,505,999▲11.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,616,872▼25.8% | $1,362,080▼24.5% | $5,816,791▲6.8% | $5,816,791▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,178,500▼3.8% | $1,803,143▼8.1% | $5,446,471▲18.1% | $5,446,471▲18.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,265,393▲54.4% | $1,961,306▲40.8% | $4,611,492▼2.9% | $4,611,492▼2.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,467,337▼10.7% | $1,393,387▲1.1% | $4,748,581▲8.6% | $4,748,581▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,642,450▲15.6% | $1,378,247▲7.5% | $4,371,186▲1.7% | $4,371,186▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,420,404▼3.0% | $1,281,607▼34.7% | $4,297,303▲1.5% | $4,297,303▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,464,867 | $1,963,811▲75.8% | $4,232,429▼0.8% | $4,232,429▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,117,117▼5.7% | $4,266,818▲18.1% | $4,266,818▲18.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,184,536 | $3,612,052 | $3,612,052 | 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.
Grants received · $1.4M total
24 grants to Kentucky 4-h Foundation Inc totaling $1.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $9,091 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $8,572 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | Programatic support | 2023 | $200,000 |
| National 4-h Council | Educational | 2023 | $122,695 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $9,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $8,248 |
| National 4-h Council | Educational | 2022 | $130,915 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $5,796 |
| The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc | O50 youth development programs | 2022 | $5,250 |
| National 4-h Council | Educational | 2021 | $164,818 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $5,974 |
| National 4-h Council | — | 2020 | $95,344 |
| National 4-h Council | — | 2020 | $95,344 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $6,344 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $6,344 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Kentucky 4-h Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Kentucky 4-h Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7437297, based in Lexington, Kentucky. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Kentucky 4-h Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Kentucky 4-h Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7437297.
- How much revenue does Kentucky 4-h Foundation Inc report?
- Kentucky 4-h Foundation Inc reported $2,606,279 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Kentucky 4-h Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Kentucky 4-h Foundation Inc D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Kentucky 4-h Foundation Inc (EIN 23-7437297) 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.