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Nonprofit · EIN 61-0650246

KENTUCKY RIVER FOOTHILLS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC

Tax-exempt · RICHMOND, KY 40475

Financials

$23.2M$18M2022$21.6M$18.7M2023$19.1M$18.4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of KENTUCKY RIVER FOOTHILLS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$19,125,723$18,418,963$706,760$22,433,722$4,327,703$18,106,019
June 30, 2024990$21,596,548$18,702,716$2,893,832$21,893,384$4,494,125$17,399,259
June 30, 2023990$23,238,675$17,967,807$5,270,868$17,240,175$2,734,748$14,505,427
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$15,064,609
of which government grants
$12,698,781
Program service revenue
$1,928,057
Investment income
$329,507
Net gain from sales of assets
$168,364
Other revenue
$1,803,550

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$367,926
Other salaries and wages
$6,479,724
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$9,755,060
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$5,695
Accounting fees
$30,585
Occupancy
$807,889
Travel
$115,270
Depreciation
$860,203
Program services (functional)
$17,102,350
Management and general (functional)
$1,316,613

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$21,893,384
Total assets, end of year
$22,433,722
Total liabilities, end of year
$4,327,703
Net assets, end of year
$18,106,019
Land, buildings and equipment
$15,128,879
Publicly traded securities
$773,513
Net assets without donor restrictions
$12,933,035
Net assets with donor restrictions
$5,172,984
Gross receipts
$19,483,374
Employees
146
Volunteers
7
Year formed
1962
State of legal domicile
KY

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
DAVID ESTEPPCEO/ DIRECTO
Officer
40$149,924$28,932
GARI MICHELLE KISERNURSE PRACTI
Highest-paid employee
40$149,123$28,774
JOHN RODENDEPUTY EXECU
Officer
40$111,678$34,050
VIRGINA EMBREECHIEF ADMIN.
Officer
40$106,324$20,519
JUDGE EXEC EDDIE BARNESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MICAH BENAVIDESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JUDGE EXEC HENRY BRANHAMBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
TERRY DAVIDSONBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
VIRGIL GARDNERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
VACHE KINGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MARCY MARTINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
TERESA MCKINLEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
CHRISTINE RANDALLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
SR LORETTA SPOTILABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ASHLEY SWEATBOARD SECRET
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
4 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JUDGE EXEC REAGAN TAYLORBOARD TREASU
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DR TANLEE WASSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JUDGE EXEC DONNIE WATSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
CRYSTAL WYLIEBOARD VICE-C
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 20 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
GARI MICHELLE KISERNURSE PRACTI
Highest-paid employee
40$133,203$8,514
DAVID ESTEPPCEO/ DIRECTO
Officer
40$115,159$7,685
JOHN RODENDEPUTY EXECU
Officer
40$95,922$5,756
VIRGINA EMBREECHIEF ADMIN.
Officer
40$99,389$0
JUDGE EXEC EDDIE BARNESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MICAH BENAVIDESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JUDGE EXEC HENRY BRANHAMBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
TERRY DAVIDSONBOARD VICE-C
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
VIRGIL GARDNERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
VACHE KINGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MARCY MARTINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
TERESA MCKINLEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
CHRISTINE RANDALLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
LAURA SANDSBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
SR LORETTA SPOTILABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DR ASHLEY SWEATBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JUDGE EXEC REAGAN TAYLORBOARD TREASU
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
DR TANLEE WASSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JUDGE EXEC DONNIE WATSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
CRYSTAL WYLIEBOARD SECRET
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 21 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GARI MICHELLE KISERNURSE PRACTI
Highest-paid employee
40$139,012
JOHN BRIAN MULLINSFORMER DIREC
Former
–$126,907
DAVID ESTEPPCEO/ DIRECTO
Officer
40$109,529
JUDGE EXEC EDDIE BARNESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MICAH BENAVIDESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JUDGE EXEC HENRY BRANHAMBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
TERRY DAVIDSONBOARD VICE-C
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
VIRGIL GARDNERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
DR BRUCE MANLEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MARCY MARTINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DR DAVID MCFADDINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
TERESA MCKINLEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
CHRISTINE RANDALLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
LAURA SANDSBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
SR LORETTA SPOTILABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
DR ASHLEY SWEATBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
REAGAN TAYLORBOARD TREASU
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
JUDGE EXEC DONNIE WATSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
CRYSTAL WYLIEBOARD SECRET
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
VIRGINA EMBREECHIEF ADMIN.
Officer
40$0
JOHN RODENDEPUTY EXECU
Officer
40$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
6021 ATWOOD DR, RICHMOND, KY 40475-8320
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DAVID ESTEPP, 309 SPANGLER DRIVE, RICHMOND, KY 40475
Signed the 990
DAVID ESTEPP, CEO/ DIRECTOR
Phone
(859) 624-2046
Return prepared by
CRAFT WANINGER NOBLE & COMPANY PLLC

Mission

DEVELOPING COMMUNITY RESOURCES SO THAT ALL PERSONS MAY HAVE LIVES OF DIGNITY, RESPONSIBILITY, AND OPPORTUNITY.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS-AT EACH OF THE AGENCY'S FOUR OUTREACH OFFICES, STAFF WORK WITH FAMILIES IN FINANCIAL CRISES TO HELP MEET IMMEDIATE NEEDS AND MAKE PLANS FOR THE FUTURE SO THAT SIMILAR CRISES ARE LESS LIKELY. KRFDC PROVIDES ENERGY ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP) EVERY FALL/WINTER AT ITS OUTREACH OFFICES. LIHEAP ASSISTS INCOME-ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS WITH HOME HEATING COSTS THROUGH TWO PROGRAMS: LIHEAP SUBSIDY (TYPICALLY IN NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER) AND LIHEAP CRISIS (TYPICALLY JANUARY UNTIL THE MIDDLE OF MARCH, OR UNTIL ALL FUNDS ARE EXPENDED). A THIRD COMPONENT TO HELP WITH SUMMER COOLING COSTS MAY BE OFFERED WHEN FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE. LAST FY KRFDC PROVIDED 6,565 HOUSEHOLDS WITH SUBSIDY ASSISTANCE AND 3,456 HOUSEHOLDS WITH CRISIS ASSISTANCE. KRFDC PROVIDES FREE WEATHERIZATION SERVICES TO INCOME- ELIGIBLE FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS. THIS PROGRAM WORKS TO REDUCE THEIR HEATING/COOLING COSTS AND IMPROVE THE SAFETY OF THEIR HOMES BY PROVIDING ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEASURES. ON AVERAGE, WEATHERIZATION REDUCES ENERGY BILLS BY 20%. LAST FY KRFDC WEATHERIZED/REPAIRED 15 HOMES. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS- SINCE 2005, KRFDC HAS BEEN PROVIDING A WIDE ARRAY OF HEALTH CARE AND RELATED SERVICES TO ESTILL AND POWELL COUNTIES THROUGH THE HEALTHCARE FOR THE HOMELESS PROGRAM, WHICH TAKES MEDICAL CARE OUT OF THE TRADITIONAL HOSPITAL-BASED SETTING AND BRINGS IT TO A POPULATION IN NEED OF HEALTH SERVICES. IN 2011, THE HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER OPENED IN CLAY CITY TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF POWELL COUNTY. THIS 3,000 SQUARE FOOT FACILITY FEATURES FOUR EXAM ROOMS. SERVICES INCLUDE EXAMS, IMMUNIZATIONS, MEDICATIONS, AND REFERRALS. PERSONS MUST BE HOMELESS TO RECEIVE CARE THROUGH THE HCH PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM UTILIZES A SLIDING FEE SCALE AND ASSISTS PATIENTS WITH PAYMENT PLANS. THE CLINIC ALSO ACCEPTS MEDICARE AND MEDICAID AND MOST PRIVATE INSURANCES. LAST FY KRFDC PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO 2,237 PARTICIPANTS AND HAD 8,529 ENCOUNTERS. KRFDC OPERATES A SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES (SSVF) GRANT TO FINANCIALLY ASSIST VETERANS IN CENTRAL AND SOUTHEASTERN KENTUCKY WITH HOUSING STABILITY. THE SSVF PROJECT PROVIDES FINANCIAL AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICE ASSISTANCE TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO HELP THEM OVERCOME HOUSING BARRIERS. ALL FORMS OF PAYMENT MADE BY SSVF GO DIRECTLY TO THE LANDLORD, UTILITY COMPANY OR THIRD-PARTY VENDOR ON BEHALF OF THE VETERAN. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WILL NOT HAVE TO BE REPAID. LAST FY KRFDC PROVIDES PREVENTION ASSISTANCE TO 119 HOUSEHOLDS AND 248 INDIVIDUALS; THEY PROVIDED HOMELESS ASSISTANCE TO 111 HOUSEHOLDS AND 171 INDIVIDUALS.
    Expenses $10,378,141 · revenue $9,904,760
  • EMPLOYMENT & ECON DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS- KRFDC'S TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM, FOOTHILLS EXPRESS, GIVES RIDERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY AND PARTICIPATE FULLY IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. RIDERS CAN DEPEND ON COURTEOUS DRIVERS AND SAFE, EFFICIENT TRANSPORTATION TO SCHOOL, WORK, SENIOR CITIZEN CENTERS, ADULT AND CHILD CARE CENTERS, MEDICAL FACILITIES, AND RECREATIONAL DESTINATIONS. IN ADDITION, FOOTHILLS EXPRESS PROVIDES SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONS, VOLUNTEER GROUPS, AND BUSINESSES WITH SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION FOR OCCASIONS WHEN BUS TRANSPORTATION IS MORE EFFICIENT. FOOTHILLS EXPRESS OPERATES A PUBLIC DEVIATED-FIXED TRANSPORTATION ROUTE IN BEREA, RICHMOND, AND WINCHESTER. THESE STOPS INCLUDE STORES, APARTMENT COMMUNITIES, CITY AND COUNTY OFFICES, AND BUSINESSES. WHEELCHAIR ASSISTED DOOR-TO-DOOR SERVICE IS AVAILABLE FOR NO ADDITIONAL COST AND BULK PASSES ARE AVAILABLE AT A DISCOUNTED RATE. THE MADISON CONNECTOR ROUTE OPERATES THROUGH THE WEEK AND LINKS THE CITIES OF BEREA AND RICHMOND. AFTER REACHING THEIR DESTINATION IN EITHER BEREA OR RICHMOND, RIDERS ARE ABLE TO CATCH A RIDE ON THE CITY TRANSIT ROUTES. FOOTHILLS EXPRESS ALSO PROVIDES A COMMUTER SERVICE FROM WINCHESTER AND RICHMOND TO DIFFERENT LOCATIONS IN THE LEXINGTON AREA TO ASSIST EMPLOYEES IN GETTING TO THEIR WORKPLACES. CONTINUING TO BUILD ON THE LONG-STANDING PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY AND KRFDC, FOOTHILLS EXPRESS IS THE PROVIDER FOR CAMPUS TRANSIT SERVICES. LAST FY TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED 101,719 TRIPS.
    Expenses $4,034,364 · revenue $3,872,321
  • HOUSING SERVICE PROGRMS-AT LIBERTY PLACE RECOVERY CENTER FOR WOMEN, THE AGENCY PROVIDES A LONG-TERM, RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY PROGRAM FOR WOMEN. IN THIS SAFE PLACE, KRFDC HELPS WOMEN SUFFERING FROM ALCOHOLISM AND/OR DRUG ADDICTION BECOME SOBER, SOLVE UNDERLYING PROBLEMS, AND LEARN TO LEAD SOBER, STABLE, AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES. WHILE IN THE PROGRAM, PARTICIPANTS ARE PROVIDED WITH THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO MANAGE THEIR DISEASE AND REBUILD THEIR LIVES. THESE TOOLS INCLUDE THE 12 STEPS OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, DAILY RECOVERY DYNAMICS AND ERRORS IN THINKING CLASSES, MEDITATION, PEER SUPPORT, JOB RESPONSIBILITIES, AND MEETINGS. LOCATED IN RICHMOND, LIBERTY PLACE IS PART OF THE RECOVERY KENTUCKY INITIATIVE. THE WOMEN PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAM ARE HOMELESS OR MARGINALLY HOUSED AND UNEMPLOYED, OFTEN COMING DIRECTLY FROM COURT OR JAIL. THE CENTER, A SUPPORTIVE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, HAS 108 BEDS TO ACCOMMODATE THE NEEDS OF WOMEN IN KENTUCKY'S 6TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT. LAST FY KRFDC SERVED 202 PARTICIPANTS AT LIBERTY PLACE. THE AGENCY'S AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM ASSISTS LOW AND MODERATE-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS THROUGH HOMEBUYER EDUCATION CLASSES AND ONE-ON-ONE HOMEOWNERSHIP COUNSELING TO PURCHASE HOMES. KRFDC USES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND THE FAMILY SECURES A VERY LOW INTEREST LOAN TO COVER THE REMAINING COST. PERSONS LIVING AT OR BELOW A CERTAIN PERCENTAGE OF THE MEDIAN INCOME, INCLUDING HOMELESS PERSONS WHO ARE GRADUATES OF KRFDC'S SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THE PROGRAM. HOMEOWNERSHIP COUNSELING IS A FREE SERVICE OFFERED IN ESTILL AND POWELL COUNTIES. THIS SERVICE IS PROVIDED FOR FIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS WITH LOW TO MODERATE INCOMES AND EDUCATES PARTICIPANTS IN EVERY ASPECT OF THE HOME BUYING PROCESS. FOR FAMILIES WHO OWN THEIR HOMES, BUT NEED HELP MAINTAINING THEM, KRFDC OFFERS A VARIETY OF REHABILITATION SERVICES WHICH REDUCE A FAMILY'S HEATING AND COOLING COSTS WHILE INCREASING THEIR COMFORT. AND FOR THOSE FAMILIES WHO HAVE NO HOME AT ALL, KRFDC OFFERS RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS SUCH AS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE. TO HELP FAMILIES ACHIEVE OR REGAIN STABILITY, STAFF PROVIDE COUNSELING, BUDGETING, AND CRISIS ASSISTANCE ACCORDING TO THE CLIENTS' NEEDS. THE AGENCY MANAGES A LIMITED NUMBER OF AGENCY-OWNED RENTAL UNITS IN ESTILL, MADISON, AND POWELL COUNTIES.
    Expenses $3,706,523 · revenue $3,944,990
  • OTHER MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAMS INCLUDE CLIENT ASSISTANCE, FEMA FUNDS, AND FACILITY OPERATIONS.
    Expenses -$1,016,678 · revenue $1,403,651

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
61-0650246
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1965
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$22,433,722
Income (IRS master file)
$19,483,374

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$19,125,723$18,418,963$22,433,722IRS
990June 2024$21,596,548$18,702,716$21,893,384XML
990June 2023$23,238,675$17,967,807$17,240,175XML
990-TJune 2023–––IRS
990June 2022$19,871,173$19,541,320$12,381,295IRS
990-TJune 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990-TJune 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 61-0650246).

Questions about KENTUCKY RIVER FOOTHILLS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC

What is the EIN of KENTUCKY RIVER FOOTHILLS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of KENTUCKY RIVER FOOTHILLS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC is 61-0650246.
Is KENTUCKY RIVER FOOTHILLS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1965.
Are donations to KENTUCKY RIVER FOOTHILLS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does KENTUCKY RIVER FOOTHILLS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of KENTUCKY RIVER FOOTHILLS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did KENTUCKY RIVER FOOTHILLS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of KENTUCKY RIVER FOOTHILLS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DAVID ESTEPP.
Who are the officers and directors of KENTUCKY RIVER FOOTHILLS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $149,924 (DAVID ESTEPP, CEO/ DIRECTO).
How much revenue does KENTUCKY RIVER FOOTHILLS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $19,125,723, expenses of $18,418,963 and total assets of $22,433,722 at year end.

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