Nonprofit · EIN 61-1301673
KENTUCKY AUTHOR FORUM INC
Tax-exempt · LOUISVILLE, KY 40255
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $200,393 | $327,025 | -$126,632 | $492,417 | $26,817 | $465,600 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $176,229 | $279,614 | -$103,385 | $610,861 | $18,629 | $592,232 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $134,349 | $259,801 | -$125,452 | $734,310 | $38,693 | $695,617 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $125,850
- Program service revenue
- $78,794
- Investment income
- $11,836
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$16,087
- Other revenue
- -$16,087
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $47,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $74,200
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $142,266
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $6,281
- Occupancy
- $3,369
- Travel
- $679
- Program services (functional)
- $280,932
- Management and general (functional)
- $31,366
- Fundraising (functional)
- $14,727
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $610,861
- Total assets, end of year
- $492,417
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $26,817
- Net assets, end of year
- $465,600
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $229,347
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $236,253
- Gross receipts
- $232,535
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 4
- Year formed
- 1996
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Moss Greenebaum | President & Producer Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $47,000 |
| Dr R Charles Moyer | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.1 | $0 |
| Martha Neal Cooke | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.1 | $0 |
| Joanna Hay | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.1 | $0 |
| Layla George | Director Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Moss Greenebaum | President & Producer Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $47,000 |
| Dr R Charles Moyer | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.1 | $0 |
| Martha Neal Cooke | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.1 | $0 |
| Dr Patricia Yarberry Allen | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.1 | $0 |
| Joanna Hay | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 0.1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Moss Greenebaum | President & Producer Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $47,000 |
| Dr R Charles Moyer | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.1 | $0 |
| Martha Neal Cooke | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.1 | $0 |
| Dr Patricia Yarberry Allen | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.1 | $0 |
| Joanna Hay | Director Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 5365, LOUISVILLE, KY 40255-0365
- In care of
- % MARY GREENEBAUM
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Mary Moss Greenebaum, PO Box 5365, Louisville, KY 40255
- Signed the 990
- Mary Moss Greenebaum, President
- Phone
- (502) 589-2884
- Website
- www.kentuckyauthorforum.com
- Return prepared by
- Leslie Cissell
Mission
Kentucky Author Forum's purpose is to engage and expose the university community and our community of large to the great authors of literature, public policy, and the humanities.
Program accomplishments
- Five events were staged during the 2024-2025 season which included major authors and covered diverse and significant topics. Nearly 2,800 people attended. Events were recorded for national public television distribution, podcast, and online access. The first event featured bestselling author Amor Towles discussing his collection of short stories, "Table for Two," with New York Times book critic Alexandra Jacobs. The second event included singer-songwriter and activist, Joan Baez, being interviewed about her book of poetry, "When You See My Mother, Ask Her to Dance", by popular radio and podcast host Diane Rehm. The third event had CNN's Chief National Security Analyst, Jim Sciutto, talking with New York Times' longtime foreign correspondent, Jane Perlez, about his book, "The Return of Great Powers." The fourth event presented author, journalist and filmmaker, Sebastian Junger, examining the near death experience covered in his book, "In My Time of Dying," with National Public Radio host Rachel Martin. The final event of the season was award-winning author Colm Toibin exploring his novel, "Long Island," with Kentucky Poet Laureate Silas House.Expenses $260,470 · revenue $78,794
- All staged events are recorded for national distribution via public television ("Great Conversations"), podcast ("Great Podversations"), plus posted online. National broadcasts and online access increase both the scope and inclusiveness of those served by Forums. Kentucky Educational Television is the presenting station for "Great Conversations", and makes it available to PBS affiliates nationwide. Episodes were broadcast almost 5,300 times, reaching 81% of the United States. "Great Podversations" are produced by Kentucky Author Forum and distributed by Louisville Public Media. Production began in 2020 so the Forum could continue fulfilling its mission during a time when theaters were closed due to COVID-19 precautions. These free podcasts are available globally on all major podcast apps. They were downloaded over 13,000 times.Expenses $18,014
- Kentucky Author Forum programming began in 1996 as part of a bicentennial effort of the University of Louisville. As schedules allow, authors and interviewers visit the campus. Longtime foreign correspondent and former New York Times Bureau Chief in Beijing, Jane Perlez, discussed her time in China, as well as historical and psychological aspects of its president, Xi Jinping. Ms. Perlez also talked about current U.S. relations with China and contrasted them with previous periods. Award winning journalist, author and filmmaker, Sebastian Junger, recounted his reporting during the war in Afghanistan, and his research and writing of "The Perfect Storm" plus "In My Time of Dying." Both guests answered questions from those in attendance. The events were open to the entire campus community and attendees included faculty, staff and alumni. In addition, a small dinner with Ms. Perlez allowed professors in Asian studies an opportunity to have more in depth conversations with her. Discounted tickets for the staged events in the evenings were available to the campus community. All authors and interviewers have less formal interactions with community members, educators, and civic and business leaders at Forum dinners, following the staged events. Over 200 people associated with University of Louisville participated in the various activities.Expenses $2,448
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
- 61-1301673
- 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
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A70)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $492,417
- Income (IRS master file)
- $232,535
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $200,393 | $327,025 | $492,417 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $176,229 | $279,614 | $610,861 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $134,349 | $259,801 | $734,310 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $812,813 | $213,548 | $841,165 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | 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 61-1301673).
Questions about KENTUCKY AUTHOR FORUM INC
- What is the EIN of KENTUCKY AUTHOR FORUM INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of KENTUCKY AUTHOR FORUM INC is 61-1301673.
- Is KENTUCKY AUTHOR FORUM INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to KENTUCKY AUTHOR FORUM INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does KENTUCKY AUTHOR FORUM 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 AUTHOR FORUM 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 AUTHOR FORUM 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 AUTHOR FORUM INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Mary Moss Greenebaum.
- Who are the officers and directors of KENTUCKY AUTHOR FORUM INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $47,000 (Mary Moss Greenebaum, President & Producer).
- How much revenue does KENTUCKY AUTHOR FORUM INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $200,393, expenses of $327,025 and total assets of $492,417 at year end.
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