Kentucky Humanities Council Inc
THE KENTUCKY HUMANITIES COUNCIL IS DEDICATED TO TELLING KENTUCKY'S STORY THROUGH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT CREATE A LEGACY OF PRIDE IN THE WEALTH OF KENTUCKY'S CULTURE, BUILDING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, AND SUPPORTING LOCAL HUMANITIES PROGRAMS AND EVENTS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.4M
+19.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$27K
-75.5% YoY
Grant Count
2
-66.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
-26.4% YoY
About Kentucky Humanities Council Inc
Based on IRS filings
Kentucky Humanities Council Inc is a nonprofit organization, based in LEXINGTON, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $27K. Net investment income was $152K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,393,071 | $6,183,310 | $5,637,362 |
| Revenue | $1,508,137 | $2,556,166 | $1,728,366 |
| Expenses | $1,500,116 | $1,456,138 | $1,372,470 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $151,761 | $966,403 | $120,147 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Kentucky Humanities Council Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Kentucky Historical Society ($18,000), Governors Scholars Prog Fou ($9,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GOVERNORS SCHOLARS PROG FOU Frankfort, KY | Outstanding KY High School Students | $9,000 |
| KENTUCKY HISTORICAL SOCIETY FRANKFORT, KY | Support | $18,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BILL GOODMAN | Executive Dir. | 40 | $126,164 |
| Kathleen Pool | Assoc. Director | 40 | $101,912 |
| BRIAN CLARDY | Chair | 5 | — |
| CHELSEA BRISLIN | Director | 5 | — |
| CLARENCE GLOVER | Secretary/Treas | 5 | — |
| SELENA SANDERFER DOSS | Director | 5 | — |
| BEN FITZPATRICK | Director | 5 | — |
| JENNIFER CRAMER | Vice Chair | 5 | — |
| ANDREW REED | Director | 5 | — |
| LOIS MATEUS | Director | 5 | — |
| THOMAS OWEN | Director | 5 | — |
| HOPE WILDEN | Director | 5 | — |
| PENELOPE PEAVLER | Director | 5 | — |
| LIBBY PARKINSON | Director | 5 | — |
| LOU ANNA RED CORN | Director | 5 | — |
| NICHOLAS HARTLEP | Director | 5 | — |
| CHRIS HARTMAN | Director | 5 | — |
| SARA HEMINGWAY | Director | 5 | — |
| ERIC JACKSON | Director | 5 | — |
| KEITH MCCUTCHEN | Director | 5 | — |
| WAYNE GLOVER YATES | Director | 5 | — |
| JORDAN PARKER | Director | 5 | — |
| RON SHEFFER | Director | 5 | — |
| BOBBIE WRINKLE | Director | 5 | — |
| JUDY RHOADS | Director | 5 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Kentucky Humanities Council Inc?
As of 2024, Kentucky Humanities Council Inc holds $7.4M in total assets with $1.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $27K in 2024.
Where does Kentucky Humanities Council Inc operate?
Kentucky Humanities Council Inc has awarded grants in Kentucky.
What size grants does Kentucky Humanities Council Inc award?
In 2024, Kentucky Humanities Council Inc awarded 2 grants totaling $27K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Kentucky Humanities Council Inc's EIN?
Kentucky Humanities Council Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-0981031. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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