Community Action Kentucky Inc
TO ADVOCATE PROGRAMS PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO PERSONS IN LOW INCOME ENVIRONMENTS TO HAVE ADEQUATE FOOD, SHELTER, HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION, WATER, WASTE AND A SUSTAINABLE HOME.
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Community Action Kentucky Inc is a community development organization based in FRANKFORT, United States. Annual revenue: $101.2 million. EIN: 610865554.
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Mission
To advocate programs providing assistance to persons in low income environments to have adequate food, shelter, healthcare, education, water, waste and a sustainable home.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 7 similar community development in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Community Action Kentucky Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds 13 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2023 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 24,268 community development charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- It is one of the better-documented community development charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (13 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCommunity Action Kentucky Inc is a registered community development nonprofit based in Frankfort, KY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1968 and has been operating for 58 years. Its EIN is 610865554. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $70M in annual revenue. 76 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Community Action Kentucky Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 610865554. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Community Action Kentucky Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 99% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.
Community Action Kentucky Inc is located in Frankfort, KY, United States. The organization was established in 1968 and has been active for 58 years. Its registered address is 101 Burch Ct, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Community Action Kentucky Inc has $70M in annual revenue. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 91% for community development charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Community Action Kentucky Inc is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $70M in annual revenue. The organization has 76 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Community Action Kentucky Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Community Action Kentucky Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 99% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 91%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Community Action Kentucky Inc is a community development organization based in FRANKFORT, United States. Annual revenue: $101.2 million. EIN: 610865554. Community Action Kentucky Inc is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1968.
Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 99% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $70M is well above the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Community Action Kentucky Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Community Action Kentucky Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 610865554, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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COMMUNITY ACTION KENTUCKY INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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LIHEAP Crisis Assistance applications available at KY Community Action Agencies through March 27 - Northern Kentucky Tribune
Community Action Kentucky's names new chair and executive committee, which includes NKY's Catrena Bowman - Northern Kentucky Tribune
Kentucky's LIHEAP spring subsidy cooling enrollment begins April 15 through Community Action Agencies - NKyTribune
Community Action Network applications for energy assistance during winter crisis open now - NKyTribune
Kentucky Community Action Agencies now accepting applications for Low-Income Energy Assistance Program - Northern Kentucky Tribune
Community Action Kentucky opens enrollment for summer cooling subsidy - WYMT
Community Action Kentucky accepting applications for LIHEAP Spring Subsidy Cooling Component - Northern Kentucky Tribune
Community Action of Kentucky helping low-income residents with rising electric, water bills - WKU Public Radio
Kentucky Community Action Agencies accepting applications for LIHEAP Summer Cooling Program - NKyTribune
Community Action Kentucky names Charlene Engle chair, Catrena Bowman-Thomas vice chair - Northern Kentucky Tribune
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 76 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 76 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1968
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Community Action Kentucky Inc
- What is Community Action Kentucky Inc?
- Community Action Kentucky Inc is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Frankfort, United States. Community Action Kentucky Inc is a community development organization based in FRANKFORT, United States. Annual revenue: $101.2 million. EIN: 610865554.
- When was Community Action Kentucky Inc founded?
- Community Action Kentucky Inc was founded in 1968.
- Who leads Community Action Kentucky Inc?
- Roger Mccann serves as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
- Where is Community Action Kentucky Inc located?
- Headquartered in Frankfort, KY, United States.
- What is Community Action Kentucky Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10M-$100M. 99% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Community Action Kentucky Inc trustworthy?
- Community Action Kentucky Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Community Action Kentucky Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 610865554.
- What is Community Action Kentucky Inc's website?
- https://capky.org