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Kentucky Association of Counties Inc

THE KENTUCKY ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (KACO) IS DEDICATED TO SERVING ALL KENTUCKY COUNTIES BY PROVIDING THE HIGHEST QUALITY PROGRAMS/SERVICES AND ADVOCATING LEGISLATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR KENTUCKY'S COUNTIES BOTH TODAY …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
72/100 · methodology

About Kentucky Association of Counties Inc

Kentucky Association of Counties Inc is a advocacy organization based in FRANKFORT, United States. Annual revenue: $8.3 million. EIN: 610870248.

Founded
Headquarters
Frankfort, KY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
W17C
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Mission

The kentucky association of counties (kaco) is dedicated to serving all kentucky counties by providing the highest quality programs/services and advocating legislative solutions for kentucky's counties both today and tomorrow.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Program spending This charity: 64%
Peer average: 80%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.64%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 72
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.64
Program$0.64

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Kentucky Association of Counties Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1974, it predates 89% of the advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 72 places it in the top 25% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation (present for 99% of comparable organizations)
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Kentucky Association of Counties Inc is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Frankfort, KY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1974 and has been operating for 52 years. Its EIN is 610870248. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 72/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $9M in annual revenue. 173 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Kentucky Association of Counties Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 610870248. 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.

Kentucky Association of Counties Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. 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 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.

Kentucky Association of Counties Inc is located in Frankfort, KY, United States. The organization was established in 1974 and has been active for 52 years. Its registered address is 400 Englewood Dr, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Kentucky Association of Counties Inc has $9M in annual revenue. It allocates 64% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 80% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Kentucky Association of Counties Inc is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $9M in annual revenue. The organization has 173 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Kentucky Association of Counties 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, Kentucky Association of Counties Inc is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and overseen by the IRS. It reports that 64% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 80%). 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.

Kentucky Association of Counties Inc is a advocacy organization based in FRANKFORT, United States. Annual revenue: $8.3 million. EIN: 610870248. Kentucky Association of Counties Inc is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1974.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 64% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 80%. Its annual revenue of $9M is well above the peer average of $4M.

Yes, donations to Kentucky Association of Counties Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Kentucky Association of Counties Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 610870248, 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
64% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
43

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

JI
Jim H••••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$9.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$8.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$8.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$8.6M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights this charity 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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 - 173 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 173 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1974
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Kentucky Association of Counties Inc

What is Kentucky Association of Counties Inc?
Kentucky Association of Counties Inc is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Frankfort, United States. Kentucky Association of Counties Inc is a advocacy organization based in FRANKFORT, United States. Annual revenue: $8.3 million. EIN: 610870248.
When was Kentucky Association of Counties Inc founded?
Kentucky Association of Counties Inc was founded in 1974.
Who leads Kentucky Association of Counties Inc?
Jim Henderson serves as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO.
Where is Kentucky Association of Counties Inc located?
Headquartered in Frankfort, KY, United States.
What is Kentucky Association of Counties Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 64% of expenses go to program services.
Is Kentucky Association of Counties Inc trustworthy?
Kentucky Association of Counties Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 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 Kentucky Association of Counties Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 610870248.
What is Kentucky Association of Counties Inc's website?
https://www.kaco.org