Kentucky Press Association Inc

Organization Overview

Kentucky Press Association Inc is located in Frankfort, KY. The organization was established in 1945. According to its NTEE Classification (S01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kentucky Press Association Inc is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Kentucky Press Association Inc generated $373.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $201.5k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE PURPOSE OF THIS CORPORATION IS TO PROMOTE THE INTERESTS OF ITS MEMBERS, THE NEWSPAPERS OF KENTUCKY; TO EXPAND THEIR FIELD OF ENDEAVOR; TO MAINTAIN A HIGH CODE OF EITHICS AMONG ALL JOURNALISTS; TO ENHANCE THE USEFULNESS OF THE NEWSPAPER INDUSTRY AND TO PROMOTE AND MAINTAIN A SPIRIT OF FRATERNAL REGARD AMONG ITS MEMBERS; AND TO DO ANY AND ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THIS ASSOCIATION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
David T Thompson
Executive Di
$3,250
Sa List Of Officers Directors
Officers
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$176,861
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$173,525
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$350,386
Total Program Service Revenue$18,696
Investment income $4,785
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $373,867

Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$195,531
Earnings$15,542
Net Contributions$173,337
Other Expense$3,139
Ending Balance$381,271

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