Central Kentucky Rods and Machines
Central Kentucky Rods and Machines is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Cecilia, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $63K in total assets.
Central Kentucky Rods and Machines at a glance
- Total assets
- $63,410
- +36.9% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $68,699
- +17.0% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $51,607
- +5.5% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Central Kentucky Rods and Machines funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Central Kentucky Rods and Machines gives
- Giving grew 76% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2020) to $43K (2023). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas for Kids Elizabethtown, KY | Providing Christmas for children of needy families | $42,698 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $63,410 | $68,699 | $51,607 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $46,318 | $58,713 | $48,928 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $36,533 | $59,187 | $48,719 | $42,698 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $26,065 | $43,586 | $48,258 | $41,302 | 1 | $41,302 |
| 2021 | $30,737 | $40,690 | $30,969 | $28,560 | 1 | $28,560 |
| 2020 | $21,016 | $35,781 | $29,086 | $24,276 | 1 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Central Kentucky Rods and Machines is led by Bob Merchant, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bob Merchant
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Roberta Haycraft
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Bob Smallwood
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ellen Smallwood
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Central Kentucky Rods and Machines
How large is Central Kentucky Rods and Machines?
Central Kentucky Rods and Machines reported $63K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $69K.
What is Central Kentucky Rods and Machines?
Central Kentucky Rods and Machines is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Cecilia, KY. It holds $63K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Central Kentucky Rods and Machines operate?
Central Kentucky Rods and Machines has awarded grants in Kentucky.
What is Central Kentucky Rods and Machines's EIN?
Central Kentucky Rods and Machines's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2709977. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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