Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Education and Resource Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Frankfort, Kentucky, registered in 1995, with $298,888 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$299K
▼ 12.6% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$306K
Net assets
$604K
Employees
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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 Fish & Wildlife Education and Resource 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 →
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 Fish & Wildlife Education and Resource Foundation Inc: 24 mo reserves · -3% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Fish & Wildlife Education and Resource 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 →
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 Fish & Wildlife Education and Resource Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $524K (FY2013) to $299K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-2.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$604K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$604K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $298,888▼12.6% | $306,444▲3.7% | $603,847▼1.2% | $603,847▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $341,785▲10.3% | $295,413▲21.6% | $611,403▲8.2% | $611,403▲8.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $309,893▲4.1% | $242,926▼11.9% | $565,031▲13.4% | $565,031▲13.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $297,801▲29.2% | $275,810▲20.6% | $498,064▲4.6% | $498,064▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $230,536▲5.8% | $228,741▼40.5% | $476,073▲0.4% | $476,073▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $217,954▼53.9% | $384,620▲15.7% | $474,278▼26.0% | $474,278▼26.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $472,329▲26.1% | $332,542▼36.3% | $640,944▲27.9% | $640,944▲27.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $374,497▲17.9% | $522,000▲136% | $501,157▼22.7% | $501,157▼22.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $317,729▲12.3% | $221,422▲60.8% | $648,660▲17.4% | $648,660▲17.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $282,922▼54.9% | $137,712▼62.4% | $552,353▲35.7% | $552,353▲35.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $628,016▲19.9% | $366,341▼49.3% | $407,143▲180% | $407,143▲74.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $523,958 | $722,169▲148% | $145,468▼57.7% | $232,768▼46.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $291,685▼42.7% | $343,679▲11.3% | $430,978▼16.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $509,330▲41.3% | $308,905▼6.3% | $513,411▼10.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $360,558 | $329,831 | $574,331 | 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.
4 grants to Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Education and Resource Foundation Inc totaling $31K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | For underwriting the purchase of a john deere planter | 2018 | $13,500 |
| The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc | Education | 2018 | $5,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | For underwriting purchase of anchor chain | 2017 | $7,200 |
| The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc | Philanthropy, voluntarism | 2017 | $5,000 |
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Data for Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Education and Resource Foundation Inc (EIN 61-1273612) 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.