The Beacon of West Kentucky
The organization will provide education and training for agencies, companies, and individuals who desire to improve their parenting skills, leadership, communication, team-building skills, youth council/coalition, and adult coalition work. The mission of the non-profit is to empower individuals and groups to make positive individual, family, and community change. The vision is for youth and adults to be supported to excel to their greatest potential as family and community change agents.
The Beacon of West Kentucky at a glance
In short: The Beacon of West Kentucky gave $30K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $30K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $30,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $30,000
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $108,370
- +138835.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Beacon of West Kentucky funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Webster County Middle School ($30K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Webster County Middle School Dixon, KY | — | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $108,370 | $511,426 | $403,134 | $30,000 | 1 |
| 2024 | $78 | $100 | $22 | — | — |
About The Beacon of West Kentucky
Based on IRS filings
The Beacon of West Kentucky is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Dixon, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $108K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $30K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Beacon of West Kentucky is led by Donna Bumpus, Co-Chairman on every filing since 2024; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Donna Bumpus
Co-Chairman
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Roy
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Gill
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carly Shadrick
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emmy Zachary
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ethan Martin
Presidenct
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melea Ramin
Co-Chair
On filings since 2024
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shellie Utley
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Alexzandria Reynolds (2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 The Beacon of West Kentucky
How much does The Beacon of West Kentucky give each year?
The Beacon of West Kentucky gave $30K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Beacon of West Kentucky?
The Beacon of West Kentucky reported $108K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $511K.
What is The Beacon of West Kentucky?
The Beacon of West Kentucky is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Dixon, KY. It holds $108K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Beacon of West Kentucky operate?
The Beacon of West Kentucky has awarded grants in Kentucky.
What is The Beacon of West Kentucky's EIN?
The Beacon of West Kentucky's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-1859131. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 2, 2026)
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