Kentucky Resources Council Inc

Organization Overview

Kentucky Resources Council Inc is located in Frankfort, KY. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Kentucky Resources Council Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kentucky Resources Council Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2022, Kentucky Resources Council Inc generated $437.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $370.3k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 8.2% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

WE USE LEGAL AND STRATEGIC ADVOCACY TO PROTECT KENTUCKY'S NATURAL RESOURCES, ADVOCATE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND JUSTICE, AND TEACH CITIZENS TO BE EFFECTIVE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE LARGEST PROGRAM AREA FOR KRC IS ENVIRONMENTAL AND COMMUNITY DEFENSE, WHICH PROVIDES FREE LEGAL AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND REPRESENTATION TO THOSE "LIVING DOWNWIND, DOWNSTREAM, AND DOWNHILL" OF ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION. KRC PROVIDES REPRESENTATION TO INDIVIDUALS WHO CANNOT AFFORD OR FIND REPRESENTATION, NON-PROFIT AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AND CIVIC GROUPS ON A RANGE OF ISSUES THAT PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND SAFEGUARD KENTUCKY'S NATURAL RESOURCES. IN 2022, KRC WORKED ON 32 LEGAL CASES, INCLUDING LITIGATION AFFECTING SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ISSUES, WATER POLLUTION, AND CASES BEFORE THE KENTUCKY PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION.


THROUGH ITS CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY, KRC CONDUCTS RESEARCH, PROVIDES POLICY ANALYSIS, AND EDUCATES THE PUBLIC AND POLICYMAKERS ON IMPORTANT ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ISSUES AFFECTING KENTUCKY. KRC ALSO ENGAGED IN, WITHIN THE LIMITS ESTABLISHED BY THE IRS, LIMITED LOBBYING REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENERGY POLICY MATTERS, INCLUDING IMPROVING PIPELINE HAZARD REDUCTION, UTILITY SERVICE AFFORDABILITY, FUNDING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATORY AGENCIES, AND PARTICIPATING IN THE STATE'S OIL AND GAS WORKING GROUP ON A BILL THAT AMENDS THE DEFINITION OF ORPHAN WELLS" SO THAT KENTUCKY CAN OBTAIN UP TO $104 MILLION IN FEDERAL AID TO PLUG AND RECLAIM KENTUCKY'S ABANDONED OIL AND GAS WELLS.


THROUGH OUR KENTUCKY ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE, KRC SEEKS TO INSPIRE AND INFORM THE MANY KENTUCKIANS READY TO MAKE POSITIVE CHANGE. OUR FREE COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS GIVE CITIZENS TOOLS TO BETTER PROTECT THE PLACES THEY LIVE AND LOVE. THIS YEAR, WE PARTNERED WITH FIVE INCREDIBLE ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERS TO PRESENT ON TOPICS INCLUDING CLIMATE CHANGE AND PERSONAL HEALTH, POLLUTION MONITORING TOOLS, AND GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Thomas Fitzgerald
Director (through 9/30/21)
$148,400
Ashley Wilmes
Director (10/1/21-Present)
$23,333
Joe Childers
Chair
$0
Tim Heine
Treasurer
$0
Betsy Bennett
Vice Chair
$0
Sarah Lynn Cunningham
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$876
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$425,945
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$426,821
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $639
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $3,000
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $437,368

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Kentucky Resources Council Inc has recieved totaling $125,832.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Owsley Brown Ii Family Foundation Inc

Louisville, KY

PURPOSE: ANNUAL FUND

$100,000
Blue Grass Community Foundation Inc

Lexington, KY

PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION

$20,780
Snowy Owl Foundation

Louisville, KY

PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL & COMMUNITY DEFENSE PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO ADVOCATE FOR HEALTHIER ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL KENTUCKIANS

$2,500
Hilary Boone Foundation Inc

Lexington, KY

PURPOSE: SUBSIDY

$1,000
Ina B Bond Ashbourne Charitable Fund

Louisville, KY

PURPOSE: SUPPORT

$1,000
Rudd Foundation Inc

Prospect, KY

PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND

$500
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