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Northern Kentucky Area Developement District

EIN 61-0719369 · Florence, KY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO ASSIST THE NORTHERN KENTUCKY COMMUNITY IN EFFECTIVELY ENTERING THE 21ST CENTURY THROUGH THE PROVISION OF HIGH QUALITY AND TECHNICALLY ADVANCED STAFF SERVICES TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, AGENCIES, AND CITIZENS.

Income
$45.4 million
Spending
$43.3 million
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
-1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
1,484
Volunteers
122
Highest pay
$115,122, executive di

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

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 115% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% of spending went to programs.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    38 of 38 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 (5)
  1. $33.8 million spent. AREA AGENCY ON AGING AND INDEPENDENT LIVING - THE AGENCY WAS CREATED TO RESPOND TO THE NEEDS OF OLDER ADULTS. IT WORKS AS ADVOCATES, PLANNERS, COORDINATORS, AND DEVELOPERS TO ENSURE THE NEEDED SERVICES TO CITIZENS OF THE COMMUNITY WHO ARE 60 YEARS OR OLDER. THE AGENCY WILL CONTRACT WITH SERVICE PROVIDERS IN THE AREA TO DELIVER SERVICES TO SENIORS. THE AGENCY ASSESSES THE SERVICES PROVIDED AND MONITORS THE PROVIDERS FOR COMPLIANCE TO PREDETERMINED SERVICE LEVELS. FUNDING PROVIDED BY KENTUCKY CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES.
  2. $1.7 million spent. WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT - THE PROGRAM ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS AND EMPLOYERS BY PROVIDING OCCUPATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT SKILLS AND TRAINING AND PROMOTING SELF SUFFICIENT EMPLOYMENT. FUNDING PROVIDED BY KENTUCKY CABINET FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
  3. $3.4 million spent. COMMODITIES - COMMODITIES DISTRIBUTION IS A DIVISION OF HUMAN SERVICES THAT SEEKS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL NORTHERN KENTUCKY RESIDENTS BY PLANNING AND PROVIDING DEVELOPMENT, ADVOCACY,AND PROGRAMS TO ASSIST NORTHERN KENTUCKY RESIDENTS IN LEADING MEANINGFUL AND DIGNIFIED LIVES. COMMODITIES DISTRIBUTES FOOD TO NORTHERN KENTUCKY RESIDENTS WHO NEED IT THE MOST. FUNDING PROVIDED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
  4. $3.4 million spent. OTHER PROGRAMS: SUPPORTIVE HOUSING - PROGRAM FOR THE PROVISION OF HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO THE HOMELESS THROUGH P.L.A.N.K.S. AND RURAL CASE MANAGEMENT. FUNDING IS PROVIDED BY H.U.D. THROUGH THE KENTUCKY HOUSING CORPORATION. OTHER FEDERAL, STATE, & LOCAL PROGRAMS - MOST OF THESE PROGRAMS DEAL WITH VARIOUS OTHER SERVICES FROM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TO PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION. THEY ARE FUNDED BY SEVERAL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL DEPARTMENTS.
  5. OTHER PROGRAMS: SUPPORTIVE HOUSING - PROGRAM FOR THE PROVISION OF HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO THE HOMELESS THROUGH P.L.A.N.K.S. AND RURAL CASE MANAGEMENT. FUNDING IS PROVIDED BY H.U.D. THROUGH THE KENTUCKY HOUSING CORPORATION. OTHER FEDERAL, STATE, & LOCAL PROGRAMS - MOST OF THESE PROGRAMS DEAL WITH VARIOUS OTHER SERVICES FROM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TO PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION. THEY ARE FUNDED BY SEVERAL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL DEPARTMENTS.

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 November 6, 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 February 1999.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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