Kentucky Elk and Outdoor Fest Ltd
Kentucky Elk and Outdoor Fest Ltd is a public charity based in Bardstown, Kentucky. Formed in 2023, it organizes an annual festival promoting the Kentucky elk hunt draw and distributes festival proceeds to local nonprofit organizations supporting Kentucky youth.
Kentucky Elk and Outdoor Fest Ltd at a glance
In short: Kentucky Elk and Outdoor Fest Ltd gave $120K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Kentucky. 70% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $119,843
- -45.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -23.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,984
- -29.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,324
- Total assets
- $284,977
- +61.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 70% first-time grantees (7 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Kentucky Elk and Outdoor Fest Ltd
- Contact
Mailing address: 401 Glenwood Dr, Bardstown, KY 40004
Phone: (502) 233-4208
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kentucky Elk and Outdoor Fest Ltd funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was City of Bardstown ($50K). Together the top 10 received $120K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 30 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in Kentucky (84%), Florida (11%), and Missouri (6%). The organization’s stated mission refers to local nonprofits supporting Kentucky youth.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Kentucky Elk and Outdoor Fest Ltd open to new grantees?
70%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 10 grantees (70%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 30% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2023–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $62K (2023) to $220K (2024). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $120K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Bardstown Bardstown, KY | Hunting Education | $50,000 |
| Idols Aside Ministries Inc Water Haven, FL | Hunting Education | $12,737 |
| Nelson County 4-H Youth Development Bardstown, KY | Hunting Education | $10,000 |
| Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation Louisville, KY | Hunting Education | $7,651 |
| Fern Creek Sportsman Foundation Louisville, KY | Hunting Education | $7,642 |
| Kentucky Chapter of Scholastic Arch Hannibal, MO | Hunting Education | $7,006 |
| St Joseph School Louisville, KY | Hunting Education | $6,855 |
| NOE Middle School Louisville, KY | Hunting Education | $6,276 |
| St Gregory Coxs Creek, KY | Hunting Education | $6,276 |
| Harrison County Board of Education Cynthiana, KY | Hunting Education | $5,400 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $284,977 | $422,963 | $314,512 | $119,843 | 10 |
| 2024 | $176,708 | $418,734 | $400,964 | $219,793 | 13 |
| 2023 | $159,183 | $383,591 | $224,909 | $62,057 | 7 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that its mission is to host an annual festival promoting the Kentucky elk hunt draw and distribute festival proceeds to local nonprofits supporting Kentucky youth, particularly organizations that introduce young people to conservation, shooting sports, and outdoor recreation. Its filing also describes the festival as promoting hunting, fishing, trapping, wildlife education, habitat enhancement, hunter and angler education and training, and boating.
The 2025 grants were all listed for “hunting education.” Among the recipients were youth development and educational organizations, as well as organizations whose names indicate a connection to sports or outdoor activities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization reported 10 grants totaling $119,843. Grant amounts ranged from $5,400 to $50,000, with a median of $7,324.
The largest reported grants were $50,000 to the City of Bardstown for hunting education, $12,737 to Idols Aside Ministries Inc. in Water Haven, Florida, and $10,000 to Nelson County 4-H Youth Development in Bardstown. Other recipients included Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation ($7,651), Fern Creek Sportsman Foundation ($7,642), Kentucky Chapter of Scholastic Arch ($7,006), St Joseph School ($6,855), Noe Middle School ($6,276), St Gregory ($6,276), and Harrison County Board of Education ($5,400). Each grant was listed for hunting education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jennifer Bauer, Amie Clark, and Patrick Hayden as directors.
Kentucky Elk and Outdoor Fest Ltd's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amie Clark
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Bauer
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Hayden
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Kentucky Elk and Outdoor Fest Ltd
How much does Kentucky Elk and Outdoor Fest Ltd give each year?
Kentucky Elk and Outdoor Fest Ltd gave $120K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $220K across 13 grants.
What is Kentucky Elk and Outdoor Fest Ltd's typical grant size?
Kentucky Elk and Outdoor Fest Ltd's median grant in 2025 was $7,324, and its average grant was $11,984, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kentucky Elk and Outdoor Fest Ltd that year got $7K on average.
Where does Kentucky Elk and Outdoor Fest Ltd give grants?
Kentucky Elk and Outdoor Fest Ltd gives mostly in Kentucky: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (11%) and Missouri (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (4 grants) and Bardstown, KY (2 grants).
Does Kentucky Elk and Outdoor Fest Ltd give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Kentucky Elk and Outdoor Fest Ltd's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Hunting Education" (10 grants).
Who are Kentucky Elk and Outdoor Fest Ltd's largest grantees?
Kentucky Elk and Outdoor Fest Ltd's largest 2025 grantees include City of Bardstown ($50,000), Idols Aside Ministries Inc ($12,737) and Nelson County 4-H Youth Development ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Kentucky Elk and Outdoor Fest Ltd?
Kentucky Elk and Outdoor Fest Ltd reported $285K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $423K.
What does Kentucky Elk and Outdoor Fest Ltd fund?
The organization states that its mission is to host an annual festival promoting the Kentucky elk hunt draw and distribute festival proceeds to local nonprofits supporting Kentucky youth, particularly organizations that introduce young people to conservation, shooting sports, and outdoor recreation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kentucky Elk and Outdoor Fest Ltd?
Kentucky Elk and Outdoor Fest Ltd has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Kentucky Elk and Outdoor Fest Ltd's EIN?
Kentucky Elk and Outdoor Fest Ltd's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0434369. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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