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Kentucky Resources Council Inc

EIN 31-1042931 · Frankfort, KY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

KENTUCKY RESOURCES COUNCIL (KRC) IS A PUBLIC-INTEREST ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS TO PROTECT AND DEFEND THE PEOPLE, COMMUNITIES, AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF KENTUCKY. KRC USES LEGAL AND STRATEGIC ADVOCACY TO PROTECT KENTUCKY'S NATURAL RESOURCES, ADVOCATE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND JUSTICE, AND TEACH CITIZENS TO BE EFFECTIVE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDS. WE PROVIDE OUR LEGAL SERVICES WITHOUT CHARGE TO INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT CANNOT FIND OR AFFORD REPRESENTATION ON ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS.

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$850,174
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
13.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
8
Volunteers
18
Highest pay
$134,255, director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (environment, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 62% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (environment, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 June 30, 2025, 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. $363,353 spent. THE LARGEST PROGRAM AREA FOR KRC IS THE KENTUCKY ENVIRONMENTAL ACCOUNTABILITY PROJECT (KEAP), A PROGRAM TO ADVANCE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, HEALTH, AND JUSTICE IN KENTUCKY. KEAP COMBINES MEANINGFUL PUBLIC PARTICIPATION, SCIENCE- BACKED INFORMATION, AND TECHNICAL AND LEGAL EXPERTISE TO ENSURE THAT KENTUCKY'S ENVIRONMENTAL DECISIONS BETTER PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND OUR CLIMATE. KRC ALSO CONTINUES TO REPRESENT A COALITION OF LOW-INCOME, CLEAN ENERGY, AND SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE PARTNERS IN CASES BEFORE THE KENTUCKY PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, WORKING TO PROTECT RATEPAYERS AND ADVOCATING FOR A CLEANER, MORE SUSTAINABLE, AND MORE EQUITABLE ENERGY FUTURE.
  2. $163,844 spent. THE SECOND LARGEST PROGRAM FOR KRC IS OUR ENVIRONMENTAL AND COMMUNITY DEFENSE PROGRAM. WE PROVIDE FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS LIVING "DOWNWIND, DOWNSTREAM, AND DOWNHILL" OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS, WHO CANNOT AFFORD OR FIND REPRESENTATION. WE ALSO WORK PROGRAMMATICALLY THROUGH LITIGATION AND ADVOCACY TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL KENTUCKIANS AND TO ASSURE THAT THOSE WHO POLLUTE OUR LAND, AIR, OR WATER ARE HELD ACCOUNTABLE.
  3. $145,870 spent. THE THIRD LARGEST PROGRAM AREA FOR KRC IS EDUCATION AND OUTREACH WHICH INCLUDES ONLINE AND IN PERSON PRESENTATIONS ON TOPICS SUCH AS UNDERSTANDING ISSUES AROUND DATA CENTERS, TO GIVE CITIZENS TOOLS TO BETTER PROTECT THE PLACES THEY LIVE AND LOVE. KRC ALSO TABLED AND OUR STAFF GAVE TALKS AT PUBLIC EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE STATE, RAISING ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND DOING OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT TO ADVANCE A CLEANER, HEALTHIER KENTUCKY.
  4. $63,717 spent. THE LAST PROGRAM AREA FOR KRC IS THE CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY, WHICH CONDUCTS RESEARCH, PROVIDES POLICY ANALYSIS, AND EDUCATES THE PUBLIC AND POLICYMAKERS ON IMPORTANT ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES IMPACTING KENTUCKY. KRC ALSO ENGAGES IN, WITHIN IRS LIMITS, LOBBYING ON KEY ENVIRONMENTAL, CONSERVATION, ENERGY, AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT BILLS DURING THE KENTUCKY GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    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 June 2025.

    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 October 1982.

    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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