Nonprofit · EIN 81-1399402
KENTUCKY ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION NETWORK
Tax-exempt · LOUISVILLE, KY 40206
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,195,089 | $1,000,790 | $194,299 | $1,670,211 | $3,163 | $1,667,048 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,044,909 | $925,485 | $119,424 | $1,473,239 | $490 | $1,472,749 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,031,675 | $851,026 | $180,649 | $1,363,385 | $10,060 | $1,353,325 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $151,886
- of which government grants
- $150,000
- Program service revenue
- $1,000,000
- Investment income
- $43,203
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $107,750
- Other salaries and wages
- $293,971
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $467,093
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $4,062
- Program services (functional)
- $844,222
- Management and general (functional)
- $147,463
- Fundraising (functional)
- $9,105
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,473,239
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,670,211
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,163
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,667,048
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,667,048
- Gross receipts
- $1,195,089
- Employees
- 34
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2015
- 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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANNE JEWELL | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $107,750 |
| KOLEMAN KARLESKI | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| RANDALL STEVENS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANNE NASH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CECI CONWAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BILL DICKENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANNE JEWELL | PRESIDENT & Officer | 40 | $107,500 |
| CHENAULT CONWAY BODEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JIM CLIFTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KOLEMAN KARLESKI | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANNE NASH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| RANDALL STEVENS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANNE JEWELL | PRESIDENT & Officer | 40 | $33,333 |
| CHENAULT CONWAY BODEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JIM CLIFTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KOLEMAN KARLESKI | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANNE NASH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| RANDALL STEVENS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 828 E MARKET ST, LOUISVILLE, KY 40206-1628
- In care of
- % LAURIE DAUGHERTY
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ANNE JEWELL, P O BOX 6476, LOUISVILLE, KY 40206
- Signed the 990
- ANNE JEWELL, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (502) 592-0520
- Website
- WWW.KENTUCKYGSE.COM
- Return prepared by
- BESTEN & DIERUF PLLC
Mission
KEENSTART WAS CREATED TO RUN THE GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL FOR ENTREPRENEURS WHICH INCLUDES INTERRELATED HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGE, AND ALUMNI PROGRAMS. WE TEACH AND EMPOWER KENTUCKY'S FUTURE INNOVATORS WITH LIFELONG ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS.
Program accomplishments
- DURING GSE'S SUMMER STARTUP, TEAMS OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS DEVELOP A BUSINESS MODEL, A PROTOTYPE, AND PITCH THEIR COMPANY TO A LARGE AUDIENCE. STUDENTS LEARN A GREAT DEAL ABOUT THEMSELVES AND OTHERS AS THEY LIVE IN A COMMUNITY, DEVELOPING LONG-LASTING CONNECTIONS AND SKILLS. EDUCATORS, BUSINESS LEADERS, EXPERIENCED ENTREPRENEURS, AND OTHER MENTORS WORK CLOSELY WITH THE STUDENTS IN EXPERIENTIAL, HANDS-ON LEARNING SESSIONS, AND CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES. STUDENTS LEARN WHAT IT TAKES TO CREATE A SUCCESSFUL COMPANY AND ARE ELIGIBLE FOR MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS. THEY ALSO LEARN FROM COLLEGIATE PITCH ALUMS AND ARE INTRODUCED TO COLLEGIATE PITCH AS A NEXT STEP IN THEIR ENTREPRENEURIAL JOURNEY.Expenses $728,565 · revenue $870,000
- GSE'S COLLEGIATE PITCH PROGRAM IS KENTUCKY'S LARGEST INTERCOLLEGIATE PITCH COMPETITION AND PROVIDES ACCESS TO THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN FUNDING, ALONG WITH VALUABLE FEEDBACK FROM ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERTS. THE COMPETITION ENCOURAGES INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO DEVELOP AND PURSUE THEIR BUSINESS IDEAS. THE CONTEST REWARDS BUSINESSES JUDGED TO BE THE MOST LIKELY TO PRODUCE SUCCESSFUL VENTURES THAT CREATE JOBS FOR KENTUCKIANS. COLLEGIATE PITCH IS PART OF THE SUMMER STARTUP CURRICULUM, AS THOSE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS VISIT COLLEGIATE PITCH BUSINESSES, LEARN FROM COLLEGIATE PITCH PARTICIPANTS, AND ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO COLLEGIATE PITCH AND THE OPPORTUNITIES IT OFFERS FOR THEIR ONGOING BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT.Expenses $110,132 · revenue $120,000
- GSE'S ECOSYSTEM IS A SUPPORT NETWORK FOR THE ALUMNI OF SUMMER STARTUP AND COLLEGIATE PITCH. THE ECOSYSTEM WORKS TO HELP PROMOTE ALUMNI BUSINESSES, PROVIDE NETWORKING AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, ALONG WITH ONGOING EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS.Expenses $5,525 · revenue $10,000
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-1399402
- 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
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,670,211
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,195,089
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $1,195,089 | $1,000,790 | $1,670,211 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $1,044,909 | $925,485 | $1,473,239 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $1,031,675 | $851,026 | $1,363,385 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $1,014,981 | $520,830 | $1,172,676 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 81-1399402).
Questions about KENTUCKY ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION NETWORK
- What is the EIN of KENTUCKY ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION NETWORK?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of KENTUCKY ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION NETWORK is 81-1399402.
- Is KENTUCKY ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION NETWORK tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to KENTUCKY ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION NETWORK tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does KENTUCKY ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION NETWORK 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 ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION NETWORK due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did KENTUCKY ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION NETWORK last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of KENTUCKY ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION NETWORK?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names ANNE JEWELL.
- Who are the officers and directors of KENTUCKY ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION NETWORK?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $107,750 (ANNE JEWELL, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does KENTUCKY ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION NETWORK have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,195,089, expenses of $1,000,790 and total assets of $1,670,211 at year end.
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