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Nonprofit · EIN 86-2876430

KENTUCKY EXPOSITION FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · LOUISVILLE, KY 40207

Financials

$247K$217K2023$320K$476K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of KENTUCKY EXPOSITION FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$319,828$475,569-$155,741$2,452,460$0$2,452,460
December 31, 2023990$247,262$217,097$30,165$2,455,315$0$2,455,315
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$201,486
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$118,342
Net gain from sales of assets
$62,302
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$443,448
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$3,870
Program services (functional)
$443,448
Management and general (functional)
$32,121

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,455,315
Total assets, end of year
$2,452,460
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$2,452,460
Publicly traded securities
$2,249,261
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,452,460
Gross receipts
$596,532
Employees
0
Volunteers
11
Year formed
2021
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SAMUAL CORBETTEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SCOTT SHOENBERGERCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
TANDY PATRICKSECRETARY/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
WARREN BEELERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
RYAN BIVENSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CHARLIE BOYDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JOE GOGGINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DAVID WALLACEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ROBIN WEBBBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ORSON OLIVERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DAVID BECKEX OFFICIO
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SCOTT SHOENBERGERCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JOHN DANESIVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
TANDY C PATRICKSECRETARY/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
WARREN BEELERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
RYAN BIVENSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CHARLIE BOYDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JOE GOGGINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
H DAVID WALLACEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ROBIN WEBBBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DAVID SNOWDENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ORSON OLIVERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
291 N HUBBARDS LANE STE 171-PMB 116, LOUISVILLE, KY 40207-2295
In care of
% H DAVID WALLACE
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
SAM CORBETT, 291 N HUBBARDS LANE STE 171-PMB 116, LOUISVILLE, KY 40207
Signed the 990
SAM CORBETT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(502) 599-8650
Return prepared by
DEAN DORTON ALLEN FORD PLLC

Mission

TO HELP CREATE LEGACIES TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF ALL CITIZENS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY, CONTINUE PROVIDING RESOURCES FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, AND COMMUNICATE THE TRADITIONS AND TECHNOLOGY OF KENTUCKY AGRICULTURE.WE ALSO AIM TO CONTINUE THE PRESERVATION AND ENHANCEMENT OF THE KENTUCKY EXPOSITION CENTER AND OTHER PROPERTIES IN THE CUSTODY AND CONTROL OF THE BOARD IN PERPETUITY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE KENTUCKY EXPOSITION FOUNDATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY FOR PUBLIC PROGRAMS AT THE KENTUCKY EXPOSITION CENTER (KEC). THE FOUNDATION STRIVES TO STRENGTHEN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, ENHANCE AGRICULTURAL TRADITIONS IN THE COMMONWEALTH, AND SUSTAIN THE LEGACY OF THE KENTUCKY STATE FAIR BOARD, AN AGENCY OF THE KENTUCKY COMMERCE CABINET.
    Expenses $443,448 · grants $443,448

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
86-2876430
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
2021
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,452,460
Income (IRS master file)
$596,532

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$319,828$475,569$2,452,460XML
990December 2023$247,262$217,097$2,455,315XML
990December 2022$2,232,774$68,092$2,165,164IRS
990-EZDecember 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 86-2876430).

Questions about KENTUCKY EXPOSITION FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of KENTUCKY EXPOSITION FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of KENTUCKY EXPOSITION FOUNDATION INC is 86-2876430.
Is KENTUCKY EXPOSITION FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
Are donations to KENTUCKY EXPOSITION FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does KENTUCKY EXPOSITION FOUNDATION 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 EXPOSITION FOUNDATION INC 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 KENTUCKY EXPOSITION FOUNDATION INC 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 KENTUCKY EXPOSITION FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names SAM CORBETT.
Who are the officers and directors of KENTUCKY EXPOSITION FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does KENTUCKY EXPOSITION FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $319,828, expenses of $475,569 and total assets of $2,452,460 at year end.

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