Kentucky Association Of Conservation Districts Foundation

Organization Overview

Kentucky Association Of Conservation Districts Foundation is located in Frankfort, KY. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kentucky Association Of Conservation Districts Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

Since 2021, Kentucky Association Of Conservation Districts Foundation has awarded 21 individual grants totaling $277,796. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR HIRING LOCAL CONSERVATION TECHNICIANS BY CONSERVATION DISTRICTS ASSIST LANDOWNERS WITH CONSERVATION IMPROVEMENTS. TO HOLD ANNUAL AREA AND STATEWIDE MEETINGS FOR DISTRICT SUPERVISORS, DISTRICT STAFF, FEDERAL & STATE AGENCY EMPLOYEES AND OTHER INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS. AND TO HOLD ENVIROTHON CONTEST FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, ART & WRITING CONTEST FOR STUDENTS FROM 1 - 12 GRADES, AND PROVIDE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN HIRING LOCAL SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICIANS TO BE HIRED AS EMPLOYEES OF LOCAL CONSERVATION DISTRICTS. INDIVIDUALS ASSIST LOCAL LANDOWNERS WITH IMPLIMENTING SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION PRACTICE ON THEIR LAND. 75% OF SALARY PROVIDED BY A PASS-THROUGH GRANT FROM USDA NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE AND THE LOCAL CONSERVATION DISTRICT PROVIDES 25% OF SALARY AND BENEFITS.


HOLDS ONE STATEWIDE ANNUAL MEETING AND NINE AREA MEETINGS EACH YEAR FOR TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONSERVATION DISTRICT SUPERVISORS, DISTRICT STAFF, FEDERAL & STATE AGENCY EMPLOYEES AND OTHER INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS. PROVIDE INFORMATION ON FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL AND PRIVATE CONSERVATION PROGRAMS. INFORMATION ON STATE LAWS GOVERNING CONSERVATION DISTRICTS AND THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF DISTRICT SUPERVISORS.


HOLD STATE ENVIROTHON CONTEST FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR HANDS ON EXPERIENCE IN LEARNING ABOUT SOILS, WATER, FORESTRY, WILDLIFE AND A CURRENT EVENT IN A TEAM COMPETITION. DEVELOP A STATEWIDE WRITING & ART CONTEST FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 1 -12 ON TOPICS RELATED TO SOILS, WATER, FORESTRY, AND WILDLIFE. PROVIDE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS ATTENDING COLLEGE IN THE AREAS OF AGRICULTURE OR NATURAL RESOURCES RELATED FIELDS OF STUDY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Crystal Renfro
Executive Director
$40,000
Allen Bryant
Vice President
$0
Ted Jessup
Secretary/treasurer
$0
David Rowlett
Past President
$0
Shane Wells
President
$0
Jennifer Burgan
Area 5 Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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$331,895
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$331,895
Total Program Service Revenue$100
Investment income $617
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $332,649

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Kentucky Association Of Conservation Districts Foundation has awarded $277,796 in support to 21 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

TODD COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT

PURPOSE: PASSTHROUGH GRANT- TO HIRE SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICIANS

$25,500

ADAIR COUNTRY CONSERVATION DISTRICT

PURPOSE: PASSTHROUGH GRANT- TO HIRE SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICIANS

$24,371

BRECKINRIDGE COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT

PURPOSE: PASSTHROUGH GRANT- TO HIRE SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICIANS

$19,080

HENRY COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT

PURPOSE: PASSTHROUGH GRANT- TO HIRE SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICIANS

$17,440

CALLOWAY COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT

PURPOSE: PASSTHROUGH GRANT- TO HIRE SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICIANS

$17,270

MEADE COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT

PURPOSE: PASSTHROUGH GRANT- TO HIRE SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICIANS

$14,902
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Kentucky Association Of Conservation Districts Foundation has recieved totaling $19.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$19
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