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Nonprofit · EIN 99-0434369

KENTUCKY ELK AND OUTDOOR FEST LTD

Tax-exempt · BARDSTOWN, KY 40004

Financials

$384K$225K2023$419K$401K2024$423K$315K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of KENTUCKY ELK AND OUTDOOR FEST LTD by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$422,963$314,512$108,451$284,977$74$284,903
December 31, 2024990$418,734$400,964$17,770$176,708$256$176,452
December 31, 2023990$383,591$224,909$158,682$159,183$501$158,682
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$159,740
Program service revenue
$34,807
Investment income
$0
Net income from gaming
$223,733
Other revenue
$228,416

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$273,601
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$158
Program services (functional)
$302,553
Management and general (functional)
$11,959

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$176,708
Total assets, end of year
$284,977
Total liabilities, end of year
$74
Net assets, end of year
$284,903
Net assets without donor restrictions
$284,903
Gross receipts
$841,947
Employees
0
Volunteers
103
Year formed
2023
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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JENNIFER BAUERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
AMIE CLARKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
PATRICK HAYDENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JENNIFER BAUERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
8$0
AMIE CLARKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
8$0
PATRICK HAYDENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JENNIFER BAUERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
AMIE CLARKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
PATRICK HAYDENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
401 GLENWOOD DR, BARDSTOWN, KY 40004-3256
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
PATRICK HAYDEN, 401 GLENWOOD DRIVE, BARDSTOWN, KY 40004
Signed the 990
PATRICK HAYDEN, DIRECTOR
Phone
(502) 233-4208
Return prepared by
CERITY PARTNERS

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO ORGANIZE AND HOST AN ANNUAL FESTIVAL FOR THE PROMOTION OF THE ANNUAL KENTUCKY ELK HUNT DRAW CONDUCTED BY THE KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RESOURCES. ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE FESTIVAL WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT KENTUCKY YOUTH, WITH A PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON ORGANIZATIONS THAT SHARE IN THE MISSION TO INTRODUCE KENTUCKY YOUTH TO CONSERVATION, SHOOTING SPORTS, AND OUTDOOR RECREATION.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE KENTUCKY ELK AND OUTDOOR FEST, LTD ORGANIZES AND HOSTS AN ANNUAL FESTIVAL FOR THE PROMOTION OF THE KENTUCKY ELK HUNT DRAW CONDUCTED BY THE KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RESOURCE TO CONSERVE AND ENHANCE FISH AND WILDLIFE RESOURCES TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR HUNTING, FISHING, TRAPPING, WILDLIFE EDUCATION, HABITAT ENHANCEMENT, OR RELATED ACTIVITIES SUCH AS SHOOTING SPORTS, HUNTER AND ANGLER EDUCATION AND TRAINING, AND BOATING
    Expenses $302,553 · grants $273,601 · revenue $34,807
  • THE KENTUCKY ELK AND OUTDOOR FES, LTD ORGANIZES AND HOSTS AN ANNUAL FESTIVAL FOR THE PROMOTION OF THE KENTUCKY ELK HUNT DRAW CONDUCTED BY THE KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RESOURCES.

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
99-0434369
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D30)
Assets (IRS master file)
$284,977
Income (IRS master file)
$841,947

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$422,963$314,512$284,977XML
990December 2024$418,734$400,964$176,708XML
990December 2023$383,591$224,909$159,183XML

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 99-0434369).

Questions about KENTUCKY ELK AND OUTDOOR FEST LTD

What is the EIN of KENTUCKY ELK AND OUTDOOR FEST LTD?
The employer identification number (EIN) of KENTUCKY ELK AND OUTDOOR FEST LTD is 99-0434369.
Is KENTUCKY ELK AND OUTDOOR FEST LTD tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to KENTUCKY ELK AND OUTDOOR FEST LTD tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does KENTUCKY ELK AND OUTDOOR FEST LTD 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 ELK AND OUTDOOR FEST LTD due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did KENTUCKY ELK AND OUTDOOR FEST LTD last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of KENTUCKY ELK AND OUTDOOR FEST LTD?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names PATRICK HAYDEN.
Who are the officers and directors of KENTUCKY ELK AND OUTDOOR FEST LTD?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does KENTUCKY ELK AND OUTDOOR FEST LTD have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $422,963, expenses of $314,512 and total assets of $284,977 at year end.

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