Organic Association of Kentucky
To improve the health of the environment and communities by advancing organic regenerative agriculture to grow ecological resilience, economic viability and socially just futures for kentucky farmers through …
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Organic Association of Kentucky is a human services organization based in LEXINGTON, United States. Annual revenue: $534K. EIN: 271207146.
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Mission
To improve the health of the environment and communities by advancing organic regenerative agriculture to grow ecological resilience, economic viability and socially just futures for kentucky farmers through educational, technical and market resources.
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· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Organic Association of Kentucky has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
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- financial records (4 filed years)
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- third-party accreditation
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyOrganic Association of Kentucky is a registered human services nonprofit based in Lexington, KY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2011 and has been operating for 15 years. Its EIN is 271207146. 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 66/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $864K in annual revenue. 47 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Organic Association of Kentucky's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 271207146. 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.
Organic Association of Kentucky has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. 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 66 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 82% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Organic Association of Kentucky is located in Lexington, KY, United States. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years.
Based on official tax filings, Organic Association of Kentucky has $864K in annual revenue. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 93% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Organic Association of Kentucky is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $864K in annual revenue. The organization has 47 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Organic Association of Kentucky. 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, Organic Association of Kentucky 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 82% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). 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.
Organic Association of Kentucky is a human services organization based in LEXINGTON, United States. Annual revenue: $534K. EIN: 271207146. Organic Association of Kentucky is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2011.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $864K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Organic Association of Kentucky are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Organic Association of Kentucky is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 271207146, 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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ORGANIC ASSOCIATION OF KENTUCKY 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 (17)
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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 - 47 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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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 · 47 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 · 2011
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Organic Association of Kentucky
- What is Organic Association of Kentucky?
- Organic Association of Kentucky is a human services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Lexington, United States. Organic Association of Kentucky is a human services organization based in LEXINGTON, United States. Annual revenue: $534K. EIN: 271207146.
- When was Organic Association of Kentucky founded?
- Organic Association of Kentucky was founded in 2011.
- Who leads Organic Association of Kentucky?
- Brooke Gentile serves as Director.
- Where is Organic Association of Kentucky located?
- Headquartered in Lexington, KY, United States.
- What is Organic Association of Kentucky's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 82% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Organic Association of Kentucky trustworthy?
- Organic Association of Kentucky has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66 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 Organic Association of Kentucky's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 271207146.
- What is Organic Association of Kentucky's website?
- http://www.oak-ky.org