Kentucky Underground Protection Inc is located in Louisville, KY. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (S41) the organization is classified as: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Kentucky Underground Protection Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kentucky Underground Protection Inc is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Kentucky Underground Protection Inc generated $3.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.0% per year over the past 8 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE SAFETY FOR UNDERGROUND EXCAVATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CALL CENTER - THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A ONE CALL SYSTEM TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THIS SYSTEM SERVES AS A COMMUNICATION LINK BETWEEN THE PUBLIC AND THE MEMBERS TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE.
KENTUCKY 811 IS A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION MADE UP OF MEMBER OPERATORS OF UNDERGROUND FACILITIES IN KENTUCKY, DESIGNED TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF DAMAGES TO BURIED UTILITIES AND PROMOTE SAFE DIGGING STATE-WIDE. THIS FREE SERVICE HELPS PREVENT DAMAGE INCIDENTS WHICH CAN RESULT IN MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, THE INTERRUPTION OF UTILITY SERVICE, PERSONAL INJURIES AND EVEN LOSS OF LIFE. KENTUCKYS CALL BEFORE YOU DIG LAW REQUIRES EVERYONE WHO DIGS TO CONTACT KENTUCKY 811 AT LEAST TWO FULL BUSINESS DAYS BEFORE STARTING A PROJECT. UPON RECEIPT OF A TICKET, KENTUCKY 811 NOTIFIES OUR MEMBER UTILITIES OR THEIR CONTRACT LOCATORS TO REQUEST THAT THEY MARK THEIR BURIED UTILITY LINES IN THE AREA OF THE DIG SITE. OUR STORY DIGGING NEAR BURIED UTILITIES CAN BE EXPENSIVE AND DANGEROUS, AND BEFORE KENTUCKY 811 WAS FORMED IN 1987, THE PROCESS FOR REQUESTING THAT THE APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF BURIED UTILITIES BE MARKED WITH FLAGS OR PAINT WAS CUMBERSOME AND INVOLVED CALLING MULTIPLE UTILITIES DIRECTLY. TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE, THE OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF UTILITIES IN KENTUCKY FOUNDED THE STATES ONE-CALL CENTER IN 1987 UNDER THE NAME OF KENTUCKY UNDERGROUND PROTECTION, INC. THE ONE-CALL CENTER CURRENTLY OPERATES WITH HUNDREDS OF MEMBER UTILITIES. TODAY, KENTUCKY 811 IS COMPOSED OF INDUSTRY LEADERS WHO SPECIALIZE IN DAMAGE PREVENTION. IF YOU ARE A UTILITY OPERATING IN KENTUCKY AND ARE NOT YET A MEMBER OF KENTUCKY 811.
STATE DAMAGE PREVENTION PROGRAM (SDPP) - QUALITY CONTROL OF LOCATE PROCESS, SUPPORT LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS, PROVIDE MEMBERS WITH EDUCATIONAL TOOLS, AND PROVIDE SAFETY TRAINING TO FOSTER ALLIANCE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Tim Owen President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tim Vaughn Executive Di | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $145,425 |
Mark Henry Vice-Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Greg Harbour Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sara Austin Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Tom Baker Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $3,789,008 |
Investment income | $158,583 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$15,491 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,932,100 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $238,598 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $16,132 |
Other employee benefits | $34,513 |
Payroll taxes | $21,376 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $21,375 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $403,847 |
Office expenses | $51,946 |
Information technology | $19,703 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $25,885 |
Travel | $170,765 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $57,563 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $13,677 |
All other expenses | $19,453 |
Total functional expenses | $3,209,390 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,979,331 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $655,763 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $10,249 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $59,189 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $7,704,532 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $17,787 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $9,594 |
Total liabilities | $27,381 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,677,151 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $7,704,532 |