EIN 27-1207146

Organic Association of Kentucky

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
10
Year formed
2011
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
OAK advances organic agriculture in Kentucky through education, outreach, and resources promoting ecological resilience, economic viability, and social justice.
Total revenues
$864,300
2023
Total expenses
$681,752
2023
Total assets
$683,373
2023
Num. employees
10
2023

Program areas at Organic Association of Kentucky

Annual Organic farming conference provide an annual conference in Kentucky for farmers and other stakeholders on the benefits and methods of regenerative, Organic and sustainable agriculture.
Organic transition program Organic transition specialists provide one-on-one technical assistance to farmers preparing for Organic certification and Organic production.
Kentucky farm share coalition workplace wellness csa program connects farms with employers to offer employees health benefits towards the purchase of a community supported agriculture (csa) share. Employer partners pay oak a service fee and monies that pass along to participating farms for a portion of the csa. Activities develop partnerships and a network of farmers working to advance local food as health programs and increase fresh food access.
Global farm metric - farm sustainability assessment tool the global farm metric - farm sustainability assessment tool works to measure the environments, economic and social impacts of a farming operation in ways that tell the full story of ecosystem services and community impact of the farm. The program works to develop the tool and trial it with Kentucky farmers. Other: field days, general education, conservation and climate-smart on farm field days and farmer education workshops and webinars to highlight Organic practices, conservation practices and resources to advance farm resilience and improve productivity. Technical assistance and incentive payments for climate-smart practices.

Who funds Organic Association of Kentucky

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Community Foundation of LouisvilleK20 Agricultural Programs$75,000
Owsley Brown Ii Family FoundationProgram Support$38,120
Owsley Brown Ii Family FoundationProgram Support$20,000
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at Organic Association of Kentucky

NameTitleCompensation
Brooke GentileDirector$68,476
Steve MuntzBoard Member$0
Carolyn GahnBoard Member , Treasurer$0
Nathan WilliamsVice Chair / Secretary / Director$0
Ashton Potter WrightVice Chair$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for Organic Association of Kentucky

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$595,692
Program services$268,434
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$174
Total revenues$864,300

Form 990s for Organic Association of Kentucky

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-10990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-09990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122020-09-03990View PDF
...and 5 more Form 990s

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Data update history
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from Patagonia.org
January 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 1, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
November 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from The Nell Newman Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsAgricultural programsCharities
Issues
Human servicesCommunity improvementAgricultureBusiness and industry
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 22244
Lexington, KY 40522
Metro area
Lexington-Fayette, KY
County
Fayette County, KY
Website URL
oak-ky.org/ 
Phone
(502) 219-7378
IRS details
EIN
27-1207146
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2011
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
K20: Agricultural Programs
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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