Kentucky Heartwood Inc
Kentucky heartwood seeks to protect and restore the integrity, stability, and beauty of kentuckys native forests and biotic communities through research, education, advocacy, and community engagement.
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Bat Survey- Kentucky Heartwood conducted acoustic surveys for Indiana bats and northern long-eared bats in the southern portions of the Redbird District of the Daniel Boone National Forest during the 2021 summer field season. Bat ultrasonic recorders manufactured by Wildlife Acoustics were placed along road and trail corridors located along upper slopes and ridgetops exhibiting closed or relatively closed canopies. This research helps us understand the impact to Bat species from forest disturbances and benefits the public and USFS planning for the Daniel Boone National Forest. Forest Watch -Analyzed 16,000-page Freedom of Information request for wildlife enhancement documents. This is an emerging story that fits in with the 15-year plan for the Daniel Boone NF. Kentucky Heartwood will continue to …
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Mission
Kentucky heartwood seeks to protect and restore the integrity, stability, and beauty of kentuckys native forests and biotic communities through research, education, advocacy, and community engagement.
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· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Kentucky Heartwood Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
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- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyKentucky Heartwood Inc is a registered environment nonprofit based in Berea, KY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1992 and has been operating for 34 years. Its EIN is 010701145. 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 65/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $178K in annual revenue. 70 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Kentucky Heartwood Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 010701145. 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 Heartwood Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100. 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 65 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.
Kentucky Heartwood Inc is located in Berea, KY, United States. The organization was established in 1992 and has been active for 34 years.
Based on official tax filings, Kentucky Heartwood Inc has $178K in annual revenue. It allocates 57% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 72% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Kentucky Heartwood Inc is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $178K in annual revenue. The organization has 70 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Kentucky Heartwood Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Kentucky Heartwood 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 57% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
Bat Survey- Kentucky Heartwood conducted acoustic surveys for Indiana bats and northern long-eared bats in the southern portions of the Redbird District of the Daniel Boone National Forest during the 2021 summer field season. Bat ultrasonic recorders manufactured by Wildlife Acoustics were placed along road and trail corridors located along upper slopes and ridgetops exhibiting closed or relatively closed canopies. This research helps us understand the impact to Bat species from forest disturbances and benefits the public and USFS planning for the Daniel Boone National Forest. Forest Watch -Analyzed 16,000-page Freedom of Information request for wildlife enhancement documents. This is an emerging story that fits in with the 15-year plan... Kentucky Heartwood Inc is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1992.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 57% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $178K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Kentucky Heartwood Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Kentucky Heartwood Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 010701145, 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
4 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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KENTUCKY HEARTWOOD 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (23)
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23 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 70 disclosed in the public registry.
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What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 70 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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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 · 1992
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Kentucky Heartwood Inc
- What is Kentucky Heartwood Inc?
- Kentucky Heartwood Inc is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Berea, United States. Bat Survey- Kentucky Heartwood conducted acoustic surveys for Indiana bats and northern long-eared bats in the southern portions of the Redbird District of the Daniel Boone National Forest during the 2021 summer field season. Bat ultrasonic recorders manufactured by Wildlife Acoustics were placed along road and trail corridors located along upper slopes and ridgetops exhibiting closed or relatively closed canopies. This research helps us understand the impact to Bat species from forest disturbances and benefits the public and USFS planning for the Daniel Boone National Forest. Forest Watch -Analyzed 16,000-page Freedom of Information request for wildlife enhancement documents. This is an emerging story that fits in with the 15-year plan for the Daniel Boone NF. Kentucky Heartwood will continue to educate and document issues with the public and the FS managers. This analysis will provide the foundation for discussion and benefit the recreational users of the Daniel Boone NF and its biodiversity of the next several years. Programs- Various programs include field work to identify and protect old growth using core sampling and tree measurement techniques encourage public involvement in the 15-year planning process identify deficiencies in specific plans for wildlife enhancement that favors one species usually hunting over endangered other wildlife. We also hold educational trips to bring interested parties into the field to understand environmental damage from landslides mining overharvesting or just to enjoy unique areas of old growth.
- When was Kentucky Heartwood Inc founded?
- Kentucky Heartwood Inc was founded in 1992.
- Who leads Kentucky Heartwood Inc?
- Stephen Dorsett serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Kentucky Heartwood Inc located?
- Headquartered in Berea, KY, United States.
- What is Kentucky Heartwood Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 57% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Kentucky Heartwood Inc trustworthy?
- Kentucky Heartwood Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65 out of 100 (Partial 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 Heartwood Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 010701145.
- What is Kentucky Heartwood Inc's website?
- http://www.kyheartwood.org