2026-02-13T07:44:09-08:00 2024-12-31 311535279 Stidham and Associates PSC 2343 Alexandria Drive Suite 150 Lexington KY 40504 990EZ 2024-01-01 932171028 Erins Hope for Friends Kentucky Inc ERIN 8595386047 PO Box 910044 Lexington KY 40591 Richard Dieffenbach Treasurer 8595386047 2025-11-15 true true G Cliff Stidham P00958716 8592192255 2026-02-13 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X www.esclubky.org X X 59440 X 35032 12074 0 0 0 0 11149 4516 6633 240 0 240 945 54924 26370 3188 31919 6473 67950 -13026 0 38945 25919 0 26908 0 26908 0 989 0 25919 X Erins Hope for Friends Kentucky provides continuous services to teens and young adults with autism. Monthly and weekly programming is provided to allow individuals and families opportunities to connect and form lasting friendships, reduce isolation, risk of bullying, improve mental health, and decrease depression and suicide risk. See Schedule O 0 2049 2049 X Matt Roberts Interim Board Chair 5.00 0 0 0 Kim Minter Treasurer & Finance Committee 5.00 0 0 0 Trevor Cox es Club Site Chair, Finance Committe 5.00 0 0 0 Maria Robinson Development Chair, Supplemental Fundraising 5.00 0 0 0 Karina Pezzi Supplemental Fundraising 5.00 0 0 0 Krista McManis Outreach Committee Chair 5.00 0 0 0 Georgeann Brown Development & Outreach Committes 5.00 0 0 0 Alison Keefe Executive Director (Current) 15.00 4884 0 0 Morgan Minter Program Director 15.00 11329 0 0 Tammy Hammond-Natof Executive Director (Former) 15.00 4410 0 0 Tammy Hammond-Natof Board Member 5.00 0 0 0 X false true false false false false false 0 0 false false KY Alison Keefe PO Box 910044 Lexington KY 40591 8595386047 false false false false false false false false false false false NONE NONE true X 0 0 46181 46181 12314 12314 945 945 0 59440 59440 0 0 0 59440 59440 X 0 0 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Friendsgiving 31099 19950 11149 3969 500 3086 None 31099 19950 11149 3969 500 3086 7555 3594 Pt V, Line 34 The organization was previously incorrectly classified as a private foundation within the meaning of Section 509(a). The organization filed an initial 2023 Form 990-PF. The organization later discovered that it should have been classified as a 501(c)(3) organization public charity under IRC Section 509(a)(2) and sent a letter dated June 29, 2024 to the IRS requesting reclassification to a public charity. The organization received correspondence from the Internal Revenue Service dated January 14, 2025 confirming that the organization had been reclassified to a public charity under IRC Section 509(a)(2). The IRS determination letter dated January 14, 2025 is attached. Other Part III, Line 28: Social Club Programs: The members of Erins Hope for Friends (Kentucky) Inc. (EHFF) are teens and young adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder or other neurodevelopmental disorders. Persons with these disabilities often have difficulties forming and maintaining lasting relationships, which are critical to growth and happiness. This can lead to bullying, isolation, depression, and suicide risk. EHFFs purpose is to provide its members with opportunities for social interaction. EHFF hosts multiple, regularly-scheduled programs on a weekly, bi-monthly, and monthly basis. This includes weekly member events just for teen and young adult members, as well as holiday parties and open houses for members and their families. Participants can socialize, make art, play games, enjoy snacks, and engage in other activities supervised and facilitated by EHFF staff and volunteers at a dedicated club location in Lexington, Kentucky. EHFF also hosts special programs exclusively for members and their families, which are held elsewhere in the community, such as movie nights, sport activities, etc. Attendance varies, but 5-10 teens and young adults at the weekly member events has been typical. All expenses go toward staffing, supporting, and raising funds for the club programs described above. Other A final 2024 Form 990-PF is being attached to this return to be accepted for electronic filing as timely filed. The tax preparers tax software as well as the IRSs efile system will not allow two separate returns to be electronically filed with the same EIN for the same year. Please see previous note on Schedule O describing the reason for filing a final 2024 Form 990-PF. Pt IV During 2024, Tammy Hammond Natof assumed the role of Executive Director for the organization. When she assumed the role of Executive Director, she stepped away from the board of directors. She received compensation for her role as Executive Director during 2024, but not as a member of the board. Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 8 Designated Revenue 945. Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16 Program Food & Supplies 2049. Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16 Insurance 4424. Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 20 Receipt of net assets from Erins Hope for Friends Kentucky, Inc. as reported on the final Form 990-PF of the organization. 38945. Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 26 Credit Cards 0. 989.