Kentucky Entrepreneurship Education Network

Organization Overview

Kentucky Entrepreneurship Education Network, operating under the name Keenstart, is located in Louisville, KY. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 09/2022, Keenstart employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Keenstart is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 09/2022, Keenstart generated $1.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 22.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $520.8k during the year ending 09/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.7% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

WE IDENTIFY, INSPIRE, AND EMPOWER KENTUCKY'S FUTURE INNOVATORS BY TEACHING ENTREPRENEURSHIP TO HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH EXPERIENCES THAT HELP THEM LEARN ABOUT THEMSELVES AND DEVELOP LIFELONG SKILLS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE PRIMARY PROGRAM IS THE GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL FOR ENTREPRENEURS (GSE) AN ACCELERATOR-STYLED PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. OVER THREE WEEKS, TEAMS DEVELOP A BUSINESS MODEL, DESIGN A PROTOTYPE AND PITCH THEIR COMPANY TO A LARGE AUDIENCE. GSE STUDENTS LEARN A GREAT DEAL ABOUT THEMSELVES AND OTHERS AS THEY LIVE IN A COMMUNITY AND DEVELOP LONG-LASTING RELATIONSHIPS. MENTORS WORK CLOSELY WITH STUDENTS DURING EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING AND HANDS ON DESIGN SESSIONS AND CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES. WELL-KNOWN GUEST SPEAKERS,VISITS TO STARTUPS,INTERACTIVE TECHNOLOGY SESSIONS, SPECIAL EVENTS, AND A WIDE RANGE OF RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ROUND OUT THE ARRAY OF ACTIVITIES. STUDENTS LEAVE GSE WITH AN UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT IT TAKES TO CREATE A SUCCESSFUL COMPANY.


THE KENTUCKY "KY PITCH" BUSINESS COMPETITION IS DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP BY ENGAGING COLLEGE STUDENTS FROM ACROSS KENTUCKY AND PROVIDING THEM AN OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP AND PURSUE THEIR BUSINESS IDEAS. THE COMPETITION REWARDS BUSINESS MODELS THAT ARE JUDGED BY AN INDEPENDENT PANEL AS MOST INNOVATIVE AND MOST LIKELY TO RESULT IN SUCCESSFUL VENTURES THAT WOULD CREATE NEW JOBS FOR KENTUCKIANS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Natasha Sams
Prior Ex. Di
$84,031
Anne Jewell
President &
$8,333
Koleman Karleski
Chairman
$0
Randall Stevens
Treasurer
$0
Anne Nash
Secretary
$0
Jim Clifton
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$119,194
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$119,194
Total Program Service Revenue$894,999
Investment income $788
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 $1,014,981

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Kentucky Entrepreneurship Education Network has recieved totaling $10,058.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Main Street Ventures

Cincinnati, OH

PURPOSE: SEED FUNDING

$10,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$58
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