NonprofitsKentucky Center For Economic Policy Inc

Public & Societal Benefit

Kentucky Center For Economic Policy Inc

BEREA, KY

Total revenue

$1.6M

Total expenses

$1.2M

Net assets

$2.5M

Grants received

$4.7M

46 grants

EIN

844979582

Tax year

2024

Mission

To improve the quality of life for all kentuckians through research, education and advocacy on important policy issues facing the commonwealth.

Programs

2 programs

Kypolicy advances policies that improve economic security including through access to nutrition, health care, income supports, labor standards and a safety net. We produce timely research and analysis of key economic security issues, promote public education and understanding, and advocate for policy choices that alleviate economic hardship. Kypolicy partners closely with a range of organizations including through the thriveky coalition and the kentucky food action network.

Expenses: $389K

Kypolicy promotes policies that create a fair justice system including by reducing mass incarceration and its resulting economic and racial inequities. We track and analyze criminal justice policy choices and work with partners to identify and advance reforms. Kypolicy is a member of kentucky smart on crime, a diverse coalition seeking improvements to kentucky's justice system.

Expenses: $219K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$1.6M
Program service revenue
Investment income$5K
Other revenue$21K
Total revenue$1.6M

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits$906K
Fundraising$62K
Other expenses$254K
Total expenses$1.2M
Total assets$2.6M
Net assets$2.5M

People

8 listed

NameRoleCompensation

JASON BAILEY

EXECUTIVE DI

Board

JENNIFER BIRD-POLLAN

CHAIRPERSON

Board

2 hrs/wk

CAITLIN BLAIR

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

EDDIE CAMPBELL

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

CHERIE DAWSON-EDWARDS

SECRETARY

Board

2 hrs/wk

CHRISTIAN MOTLEY

VICE CHAIR

Board

2 hrs/wk

EDWARD PALMER

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

DUSTIN REINSTEDLER

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 46 of 46

FromAmountPurposeYear
$275K
GENERAL OPERATIONS
2024
$225K
GENERAL OPERATING
2024
$200K
PROJECT SUPPORT
2024
$100K
Support for income and work supports for young people in Kentucky
2024
$100K
EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
2024
$97K
OVERDOSE PREVENTION (OPIOID)
2024
$95K
Working to end hunger
2024
$60K
State Policy Fellowship Project
2024
$50K
Fines and Fees Project
2024
$25K
TO SUPPORT UPSTATE DOWNSTATE HOUSING ALLIANCES CAMPAIGNS AND DEVELOP MEMBERS COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP SKILLS
2024
$10K
Equitable Partnerships Project
2024
$250K
PROJECT SUPPORT FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM IN KENTUCKY
2023
$105K
EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
2023
$50K
Fines and Fees Project
2023
$25K
TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS
2023
$25K
TO SUPPORT UPSTATE DOWNSTATE HOUSING ALLIANCES CAMPAIGNS AND DEVELOP MEMBERS COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP SKILLS
2023
$25K
TO SUPPORT UPSTATE DOWNSTATE HOUSING ALLIANCES CAMPAIGNS AND DEVELOP MEMBERS COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP SKILLS
2023
$15K
General operating support
2023
$1K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$300K
GENERAL OPERATING
2022
$265K
CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY
2022
$75K
Core Capacity Project Grant
2022
$60K
Immigration Project
2022
$50K
Core Capacity Project Grant
2022
$35K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$34K
EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
2022
$30K
TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS
2022
$10K
OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$6K
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
2022
$1K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$50K
TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS
2021
$8K
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
2021
$1K
OPERATING SUPPORT
2021
$1.5M
Kentucky policy program split to new entity - regrant of net assets. The organization produces timely analysis of key issues and policy options; promotes public conversation about solutions through media and communications; and advocates to decision makers on the need for policies that improve the quality of life for all Kentuckians.
2020
$200K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2020
$30K
TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS
2020
$9K
CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY
2020

Funded by

$4.7M from 19 funders · 46 grants · 2020–2024

Mountain Association For Community

$1.5M · 1 grant · 2020

Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation

$725K · 3 grants · 2020–2024

Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

$610K · 11 grants · 2022–2024

The Just Trust For Education

$450K · 2 grants · 2023–2024

Limestone Foundation

$275K · 1 grant · 2024

New Venture Fund

$265K · 1 grant · 2022

Economic Policy Institute

$239K · 3 grants · 2022–2024

MAZON A Jewish Response to Hunger

$185K · 3 grants · 2022–2024

Details

EIN844979582
NTEE codeW05
Subsection03
Ruling date2020-09
Formed2020
Employees0
Volunteers25
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