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.
Kentucky Humanities Council Inc at a glance
In short: Kentucky Humanities Council Inc gave $27K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $27,000
- -75.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,500
- -26.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,500
- Total assets
- $7,393,071
- +19.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Kentucky Humanities Council Inc
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Kentucky Humanities Council Inc
Who Kentucky Humanities Council Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kentucky Historical Society ($18K). Together the top 2 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 85 grants of 85 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Kentucky Humanities Council Inc gives
- Giving fell 97% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $818K (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Historical Society Frankfort, KY | Support | $18,000 |
| Governors Scholars Prog Fou Frankfort, KY | Outstanding KY High School Students | $9,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,393,071 | $1,508,137 | $1,500,116 | $27,000 | 2 | $151,761 |
| 2023 | $6,183,310 | $2,556,166 | $1,456,138 | $110,000 | 6 | $966,403 |
| 2022 | $5,637,362 | $1,728,366 | $1,372,470 | $10,000 | 1 | $120,147 |
| 2021 | $6,307,616 | $2,225,439 | $1,870,085 | $817,765 | 47 | $92,665 |
| 2020 | $5,126,960 | $1,642,415 | $1,461,844 | $286,400 | 29 | $84,318 |
About Kentucky Humanities Council Inc
Based on IRS filings
Kentucky Humanities Council Inc is a public charity, 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.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kentucky Humanities Council Inc is led by Bill Goodman, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 25 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bill Goodman
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$105K (2020) → $126K (2024)
Brian Clardy
Chair
Board of Directors → Vice Chairman, 2021
Vice Chairman → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bobbie Ann Wrinkle
Director
Board of Directors → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chelsea Brislin
Director
Board of Directors → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lois Mateus
Director
Board of Directors → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Penelope Peavler
Director
Board of Directors → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Owen
Director
Board of Directors → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Reed
Director
Board of Directors → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hope Wilden
Director
Board of Directors → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Selena Sanderfer Doss
Director
Board of Directors → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ben Fitzpatrick
Director
Board of Directors → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Parker
Director
Board of Directors → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Libby Parkinson
Director
Board of Directors → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Hartman
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Jackson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judy Rhoads
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith McCutchen
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lou Anna Red Corn
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Hartlep
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ron Sheffer
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara Hemingway
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wayne Glover Yates
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Pool
Associate Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$102K (2024)
Clarence Glover
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer to Dec, 2022
Treasurer to Dec → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Cramer
Vice Chair
Board of Directors → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Catha Hannah (2020–2023) — Board of Directors
- Former: Charles Boteler (2020–2023) — Chairman to Dec
- Former: Gladys Thompson (2020–2023) — Fiscal Officer to Feb
- Former: John David Preston (2020–2023) — Board of Directors
- Former: John Ernst (2020–2023) — Board of Directors to Dec
- Former: Judith Rhoads (2020–2023) — Board of Directors
- Former: Martha Clark (2020–2023) — Secretary to Dec
- Former: Paula Cunningham (2020–2023) — Board of Directors to Nov
- Former: Ronald G. Sheffer (2020–2023) — Board of Directors
- Former: Maddie Shephard (2021–2023) — Board of Directors to Oct
- Former: Betty Sue Griffin (2020–2021) — Board of Directors to Dec
- Former: Ellen Hellard (2020–2021) — Board of Directors to Dec
- Former: Mary Donna Broz (2020–2021) — Board of Directors to Dec
- Former: Barbara Bailey Cowden (2020) — Board of Directors
- Former: Howard V. Roberts (2020) — Board of Directors
- Former: Joleen Frederick (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $126K, to Bill Goodman (Executive Dir.). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Kentucky Humanities Council Inc
How much does Kentucky Humanities Council Inc give each year?
Kentucky Humanities Council Inc gave $27K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $110K across 6 grants.
How large is Kentucky Humanities Council Inc?
Kentucky Humanities Council Inc reported $7.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
Where does Kentucky Humanities Council Inc operate?
Kentucky Humanities Council Inc has awarded grants in Kentucky.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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