Nonprofit · EIN 61-1026214
PRICHARD COMMITTEE FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Tax-exempt · LEXINGTON, KY 40505
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $8,324,375 | $8,380,360 | -$55,985 | $6,975,485 | $1,585,017 | $5,390,468 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,836,333 | $3,346,510 | $489,823 | $5,893,118 | $609,702 | $5,283,416 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,915,750
- of which government grants
- $7,517,550
- Program service revenue
- $30,795
- Investment income
- $373,936
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $276,100
- Other revenue
- $3,894
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $298,542
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,145,441
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,884,496
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $52
- Accounting fees
- $30,300
- Occupancy
- $43,700
- Travel
- $131,528
- Depreciation
- $386
- Program services (functional)
- $7,368,465
- Management and general (functional)
- $682,817
- Fundraising (functional)
- $329,078
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,893,118
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,975,485
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,585,017
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,390,468
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $222
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,331,594
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,058,874
- Gross receipts
- $9,156,875
- Employees
- 27
- Volunteers
- 148
- Year formed
- 1983
- 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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIGITTE BLOM | PRESIDENT & Officer | 40 | $298,542 | $10,943 |
| SHAWN LYONS | EMPLOYEE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $153,075 | $0 |
| TODD BALDWIN | EMPLOYEE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $150,970 | $0 |
| ANDREA GILL | EMPLOYEE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,507 | $0 |
| KATHERINE ROBERSHAW | EMPLOYEE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,834 | $0 |
| DR JAY BOX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEO CALDERON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARREN COLVIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AL CORNISH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FELICIA CUMMINGS SMITH | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| W CLAY H FORD | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANKLIN JELSMA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LONNIE LAWSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTIAN MOTLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDY NOTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WYNN L RADFORD III | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DERRICK RAMSEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DR JULIA L ROBERTS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JULIE TENNYSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELAINE WILSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GWEN YOUNG | SECRETARY/TR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIGITTE BLOM | PRESIDENT & Officer | 40 | $212,909 | $11,006 |
| DR JAY BOX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEO CALDERON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARREN COLVIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AL CORNISH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN D ELKINGTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| W CLAY H FORD | CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANKLIN JELSMA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LONNIE LAWSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTIAN MOTLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WYNN L RADFORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DERRICK RAMSEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JULIA L ROBERTS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FELICIA CUMMINGS SMITH | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE TENNYSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELAINE WILSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GWEN YOUNG | SECRETARY/TR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2285 EXECUTIVE DR STE 120, LEXINGTON, KY 40505-4835
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BRIGITTE BLOM, 2285 EXECUTIVE DR STE 120, LEXINGTON, KY 40505
- Signed the 990
- BRIGITTE BLOM, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (859) 233-9849
- Website
- WWW.PRICHARDCOMMITTEE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MILLER MAYER SULLIVAN & STEVENS LLP
Mission
TO PROMOTE VASTLY IMPROVED EDUCATION FOR ALL KENTUCKIANS.
Program accomplishments
- THE CENTER FOR BEST PRACTICE AND INNOVATION IS A HUB FOR RESEARCH, POLICY AND PRACTICES TO IMPROVE EDUCATION OUTCOMES AND ECONOMIC WELL-BEING OF KENTUCKIANS. STRONG START KENTUCKY EXISTS TO STRENGTHEN EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION FROM BIRTH THROUGH THIRD GRADE. MEANINGFUL DIPLOMA IS DEDICATED TO TRANSFORMING EDUCATION BY EMPHASIZING MEANINGFUL AND DURABLE SKILLS.Expenses $491,788
- THE COLLABORATIVE FOR FAMILIES AND SCHOOLS IS A NETWORK FOR FAMILIES, SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS SUPPORTING LOCAL INNOVATION TO MEET THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF STUDENTS AND FAMILIES LOCALLY. THE COMMONWEALTH INSTITUTE FOR PARENT LEADERSHIP IS A STATEWIDE NETWORK WHERE PARENTS DEEPEN THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF EDUCATION ISSUES AND LEAD A PROJECT TO SUPPORT STUDENT SUCCESS. FAMILY FRIENDLY CERTIFICATION OFFERED TO SCHOOLS, EARLY CARE CENTERS, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS ENCOURAGES PARTNERSHIP WITH FAMILIES TO SUPPORT STUDENT SUCCESS AND INCREASE FAMILY ENGAGEMENT.Expenses $240,763
- THE GROUNDSWELL INITIATIVE IS A STATEWIDE MOVEMENT HELPING COMMUNITIES RESPOND TO THE NEEDS OF STUDENTS AND FAMILIES AT THE LOCAL LEVEL. INITIATIVES INCLUDE THE KENTUCKY COMMUNITY SCHOOL INITIATIVE, COMMUNITY PROFILES, THE GROUNDSWELL SUMMIT AND THE BIG BOLD FUTURE REPORT. IN 2024, OVER 1,000 INDIVIDUALS SIGNED UP TO BECOME GROUNDSWELL MEMBERS AND SUPPORTED EDUCATION BY TAKING ACTION IN OVER 70 COMMUNITIES.Expenses $6,635,914 · revenue $30,795
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 61-1026214
- 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
- 1983
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B24E)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,975,485
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,156,875
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $8,324,375 | $8,380,360 | $6,975,485 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,836,333 | $3,346,510 | $5,893,118 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,810,577 | $1,813,364 | $4,684,533 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 61-1026214).
Questions about PRICHARD COMMITTEE FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
- What is the EIN of PRICHARD COMMITTEE FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PRICHARD COMMITTEE FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE is 61-1026214.
- Is PRICHARD COMMITTEE FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
- Are donations to PRICHARD COMMITTEE FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PRICHARD COMMITTEE FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE 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 PRICHARD COMMITTEE FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PRICHARD COMMITTEE FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of PRICHARD COMMITTEE FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names BRIGITTE BLOM.
- Who are the officers and directors of PRICHARD COMMITTEE FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 21 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $298,542 (BRIGITTE BLOM, PRESIDENT &).
- How much revenue does PRICHARD COMMITTEE FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $8,324,375, expenses of $8,380,360 and total assets of $6,975,485 at year end.
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