Nonprofit · EIN 61-0661458
NORTHERN KENTUCKY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION REGIONAL BOARD
Also known as Friend's of NorthKey
Tax-exempt · COVINGTON, KY 41011
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $51,391,651 | $44,824,747 | $6,566,904 | $77,405,647 | $9,721,442 | $67,684,205 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $47,714,684 | $44,195,841 | $3,518,843 | $68,727,497 | $8,874,426 | $59,853,071 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $50,032,804 | $44,620,103 | $5,412,701 | $63,214,436 | $8,099,576 | $55,114,860 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $12,104,920
- of which government grants
- $12,049,600
- Program service revenue
- $36,447,880
- Investment income
- $1,856,143
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $257,887
- Other revenue
- $982,708
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $745,850
- Other salaries and wages
- $18,440,359
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $26,204,673
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $1,869,034
- Travel
- $243,134
- Depreciation
- $415,973
- Program services (functional)
- $40,637,233
- Management and general (functional)
- $4,185,856
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,658
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $68,727,497
- Total assets, end of year
- $77,405,647
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $9,721,442
- Net assets, end of year
- $67,684,205
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,016,321
- Publicly traded securities
- $20,329,252
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $67,684,205
- Gross receipts
- $51,393,278
- Employees
- 41
- Volunteers
- 9
- Year formed
- 1966
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OWEN T NICHOLS | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 45 | $498,220 | $14,253 |
| BRIAN JONES | LEAD MEDICAL OFFICER Key employee | 41 | $255,880 | $32,166 |
| ART JONES | CHIEF OF BUS MGMT & DVLPMT Officer | 48 | $240,999 | $17,961 |
| ROBERT VONCKX | CHIEF OF OPERATIONS & TALENT Highest-paid employee | 44 | $174,340 | $14,219 |
| JESSICA ELLIS | CHIEF INTEGRATED CARE OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 43 | $165,914 | $8,109 |
| JENNIFER MILLER | CHIEF OF SERVICES AND DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 42 | $147,591 | $7,848 |
| AMBER MILLER-WILMOTH | APRN Highest-paid employee | 41 | $110,676 | $9,301 |
| KELLI KOORS | APRN Highest-paid employee | 41 | $107,085 | $10,564 |
| CASSANDRA WELCH | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY GOETZ | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE HUHN | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM THELEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MOLLY LAIRD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY FALLON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARI JOSLYN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHEN ZIMMERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANIELLE AMRINE | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 44 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OWEN T NICHOLS | PRESIDENT/CEO (NON-VOTING) Trustee or director, Officer | 44.79 | $470,666 | $13,765 |
| BRIAN JONES | LEAD MEDICAL OFFICER Key employee | 40.39 | $250,941 | $33,137 |
| ART JONES NON-VOTING | CHEIF OF BUS. MGMT & DVLMPT Trustee or director, Officer | 47.8 | $219,504 | $21,620 |
| ROBERT VONCKX | CHIEF OF OPERATIONS & TALENT Highest-paid employee | 44.12 | $163,399 | $26,208 |
| JENNIFER MILLER | CHIEF OF SERVICES & DVLPMT Highest-paid employee | 41.28 | $131,803 | $13,418 |
| JESSICA ELLIS | CHEIF INTEGRATED CARE OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $127,324 | $3,523 |
| AMBER MILLER-WILLMOTH | APRN Highest-paid employee | 40.06 | $104,812 | $13,853 |
| ASHLEY MEADOWS | APRN Highest-paid employee | 43.42 | $109,170 | $1,294 |
| BLAIR WHITAKER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CASSANDRA WELCH | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY GOETZ | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE HUHN | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID L CHRISTEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARI JOSLYN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES THELEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN ZIMMERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OWEN T NICHOLS | PRESIDENT, CEO (NON-VOTING Trustee or director, Officer | 44.58 | $444,581 | $12,731 |
| BRIAN JONES | MEDICAL DIRECTOR Key employee | 40.04 | $238,851 | $28,830 |
| ART JONES | CFO (NON-VOTING) Trustee or director, Officer | 47.86 | $216,254 | $19,194 |
| ROBERT VONCKX | CHIEF OF OPERATIONS AND TA Highest-paid employee | 44.01 | $157,879 | $23,667 |
| SANDRA GEORGE | CHIEF OF SERVICES & DEVELO Highest-paid employee | 45.87 | $151,652 | $13,755 |
| LAURIE LEWIS | APRN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,214 | $21,131 |
| KELLI KOORS | APRN Highest-paid employee | 40.17 | $102,214 | $11,300 |
| AMBER MILLER-WILLMOTH | APRN Highest-paid employee | 40.81 | $101,474 | $11,967 |
| STEPHANIE HUHN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COURTNEY FRENCH BOURNE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BLAIR WHITAKER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CASSANDRA WELCH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES THELEN | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY GOETZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID L CHRISTEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN EDELEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN ZIMMERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARI JOSLYN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 503 FARRELL DR, COVINGTON, KY 41011-3775
- In care of
- % OWEN T NICHOLS PSYD GARY GOETZ MS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2009)
- 503 Farrell Drive, Covington KY 41012
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DANIELLE AMRINE, 503 FARRELL DRIVE, COVINGTON, KY 41011
- Principal officer (990-N for 2009)
- Betty Goetz, 503 Farrell Drive, Covington KY 41012
- Signed the 990
- BRIAN VANARSDALE, CFO
- Phone
- (859) 578-3200
- Website
- www.northkey.org
- Return prepared by
- DEAN DORTON ALLEN FORD PLLC
Mission
TRANSFORMING LIVES AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH EXCELLENCE IN MENTAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE USE AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY SERVICES.
Program accomplishments
- SINCE 1966, NORTHKEY HAS PROVIDED MENTAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE USE AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES AS THE REGIONAL COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER FOR THE EIGHT COUNTY NORTHERN KENTUCKY REGION. NORTHKEY'S VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONSISTS OF PROFESSIONALS, BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVES, AND NORTHERN KENTUCKY LEADERS WHO SHARE THE VISION AND PASSION FOR A HIGH-QUALITY, EFFECTIVE, ACCESSIBLE CONTINUUM OF CARE AVAILABLE TO ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO LIVE IN THE REGION. EACH COUNTY IN THE REGION HAS A NORTHKEY OFFICE DELIVERING MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER SERVICES. DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES ARE DELIVERED IN THE COMMUNITY BY CASE MANAGERS AND PARAPROFESSIONALS WHO PROVIDE A WIDE VARIETY OF SUPPORTS. NORTHKEY SERVICES ARE BUILT ON A FOUNDATION OF ACCESS AND INCLUSION. MOBILE CRISIS SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO THE COMMUNITY 24 HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK. MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES RANGE FROM OUTPATIENT THERAPY, THROUGH SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT, SUPPORTED HOUSING, AND CASE MANAGEMENT, TO THERAPEUTIC REHABILITATION FOR CLIENTS WITH SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS. SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER SERVICES ARE PRIMARILY DELIVERED AS GROUP AND INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT TREATMENT. NORTHKEY HAS ALSO PARTNERED WITH MORE THAN 70 SCHOOLS ACROSS THE EIGHT COUNTY REGION BY PLACING THERAPISTS IN SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE THE SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND BEHAVIORAL HELP STUDENTS NEED. IN FY 2025, NORTHKEY WAS IN THERAPEUTIC CONTACT WITH 14,950 INDIVIDUALS IN THE REGION. SERVICES COVER THE ENTIRE LIFE SPAN, WITH THE FIRST STEPS PROGRAM ASSESSING FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS IN CHILDREN ZERO TO THREE, ALL THE WAY THROUGH THERAPEUTIC SUPPORTS AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT DELIVERED BY PSYCHIATRIC PRACTITIONERS WITH TRAINING IN GERIATRICS.Expenses $40,637,233 · revenue $37,430,588
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 61-0661458
- 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
- 1966
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Mental health and crisis intervention (F300)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $77,405,647
- Income (IRS master file)
- $51,393,278
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $51,391,651 | $44,824,747 | $77,405,647 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $47,714,684 | $44,195,841 | $68,727,497 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $50,032,804 | $44,620,103 | $63,214,436 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $53,565,979 | $44,707,119 | $54,352,096 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2009 Officer: Betty Goetz | June 30, 2010 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 61-0661458).
Questions about NORTHERN KENTUCKY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION REGIONAL BOARD
- What is the EIN of NORTHERN KENTUCKY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION REGIONAL BOARD?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTHERN KENTUCKY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION REGIONAL BOARD is 61-0661458.
- Is NORTHERN KENTUCKY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION REGIONAL BOARD tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1966.
- Are donations to NORTHERN KENTUCKY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION REGIONAL BOARD tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NORTHERN KENTUCKY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION REGIONAL BOARD 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 NORTHERN KENTUCKY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION REGIONAL BOARD 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 NORTHERN KENTUCKY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION REGIONAL BOARD 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 NORTHERN KENTUCKY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION REGIONAL BOARD?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DANIELLE AMRINE.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTHERN KENTUCKY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION REGIONAL BOARD?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 17 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $498,220 (OWEN T NICHOLS, PRESIDENT/CEO).
- How much revenue does NORTHERN KENTUCKY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION REGIONAL BOARD have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $51,391,651, expenses of $44,824,747 and total assets of $77,405,647 at year end.
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