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Kentucky Health Justice Network Inc

EIN 27-1246514 · Louisville, KY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair68 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

See Schedule O.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$853,350
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
36.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
8
Volunteers
40

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 36.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $350,700 spent. The Abortion Support Fund expanded travel support and increased our funding per appointment. At the beginning of July, abortion funds were met with challenges based on the updated funding policies implemented by the National Abortion Hotline (NAH). NAH decreased their funding amounts from 50% to 30% of the appointment cost, causing more strain for local, state, and regional abortion funds operating on much smaller budgets to meet the needs of abortion seekers in this crucial moment of supporting abortion access. The Abortion Fund responded by doubling our financial support to appointments for our KY callers, distributing over 2x the amount in funding from June to July alone. In 2024, KHJN saw an overall 42% increase in financial support to abortion seekers compared to 2023. The Numbers for 2024: 980 callers supported $110,201 in abortion appointment funding to Kentuckians $20,085 in abortion appointment funding to non-Kentuckians $43,113 in transportation funds (airfare, bus tickets, gas) over 45% increase from 2023 $17,042 in lodging (Hotels) $10,401 in other support (Childcare, meals, other) Over half of our program expenses (~60%) were directed solely to supporting abortion seekers to their appointments
  2. $193,661 spent. Take Root: Take Root is an annual conference providing a space for reproductive justice engagement. The focus is on reproductive justice work in red states or states with a majority conservative legislative power. The annual conference is focused on education and outreach to meet people where they are and engage with allied organizations and academic partners. Its vital that students and grassroots activists feel empowered to continue the legacy of participating in this tremendous work. Some themes this year centered around gender justice (and, more specifically, the links between escalating attacks on abortion and gender-affirming care), practical support, and advocating for youth. Take Root 2024 In Review: Held our second in-person event post-pandemic with 191 general attendees and 74 speakers, a 24% increase from 2023. Shifting the conference venue to a hotel eliminated guests transportation needs and allowed room to grow in attendee numbers. Increased student focus: opportunities for scholarships and volunteer roles
  3. $115,549 spent. Trans Health: Most of the 334 Kentuckians we supported this year received multiple services from us, including: healthcare and insurance navigation, connection to online and community resources, financial assistance, advice regarding self-advocacy, and emotional processing. 52 of those we assisted were trans youth accessing out of state care. For those families, we had face-to-face calls via Zoom to walk them through the options, the current landscape in surrounding states, and how to navigate insurance coverage. We also provided gas funding as well as co-pay assistance to families who needed it. Gender-affirming items and Medical costs were; Copays / Laser / Electrolysis $3,929 Gender-Affirming Items Ordered Directly 92 We hosted or facilitated 7 educational events in 2024, averaging 26 attendees per event.
  4. Part III - Organizations MissionTo create broad-based and inclusive participation in a health justice movement in Kentucky that will lead to an increase and improvement in access, quality and scope of accurate and culturally relevant health information and services, particularly those pertaining to comprehensive reproductive health for communities across Kentucky.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2012 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on July 15, 2012.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2013.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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