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Kentucky Press Association Inc

EIN 61-0398870 · Frankfort, KY

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What it says it does

SEE MISSION STATEMENT ON SCHEDULE O.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

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

Programs described in its return (3)

KENTUCKY PRESS ASSOCIATION PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES TO ENTER INTO A NEWS & ADVERTISING CONTESTS TO HELP EXPAND AND PROMOTE THE FUTURE OF KENTUCKY NEWSPAPERS. THESE CONTESTS ARE OPENED TO ALL KPA MEMBERS. THE NEWS CONTEST HAS UP TO 26 CATEGORIES THAT CAN BE JUDGED. FOR EXAMPLE, BEST COLUMN, BEST BREAKING NEWS STORY, BEST PHONE, BEST SPORTS PHOTO, ETC. THERE ARE 28 CATEGORIES FOR THE AD CONTEST THAT CAN BE JUDGED. FOR EXAMPLE BEST MEDICAL AD, BEST FINANCIAL AD, BEST USE OF COLOR, BEST AID SERIES, BEST DIGITAL AD SERIES, ETC.
KENTUCKY PRESS ASSOCIATION FREEDOM OF INFORMATION HOTLINE ALLOWS NEWSPAPERS TO HAVE ACCESS TO KPA'S GENERAL COUNSEL FIRM TO ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT OPEN MEETINGS, OPEN RECORDS, COURT CLOSURES, AND ADVERTISING LAWS. ADDITIONALLY KPA OFFERS LEGAL DEFENSE MONIES FOR ISSUES EFFECTING THE NEWSPAPER INDUSTRY. THIS PROGRAM DEFENDS A FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOM OF A FREE PRESS BENEFITING ALL CITIZENS.
KPA HAS A CONVENTION EACH YEAR IN JANUARY TO PROVIDE A LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR NEWSPAPERS. THIS PROVIDES FORUMS FOR NETWORKING AND WORKSHOPS SCHEDULED FOR DIVISION INTEREST AND BREAKOUT SESSIONS FOR ADVERTISING, NEWS EDITORIAL AND AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT AND CIRCULATION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 1945.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 November 4, 2026.

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