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Bluegrass Institute For Public Policy Solutions Inc

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Education N.E.C. (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$287k (2024)

Expenses
$138k (2024)

Total Assets
$159k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending June
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$287,284
Expenses
$137,824
Net Income
$149,460
Net Assets
$158,900
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $287,275
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $9
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $48,664
35.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $13,135
9.5%
Other Salaries and Wages $1,525
1.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $158,900
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $158,900
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jim Watters (President) $63,758 $0 $0
Aaron Ammerman (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Christopher Anderson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jenean Hampton (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Garen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kyle Whalen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Dupree (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Yessin (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$244,458
Expenses
$264,759
Net Income
-$20,301
Net Assets
$9,440
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $244,456
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $73,800
27.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $11,163
4.2%
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $46,666
Total Liabilities $37,226
Net Assets $9,440
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jim Waters (President) $73,800 $0 $0
Aaron Ammerman (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Christopher Anderson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Steven J Megerle (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Garen (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$73,324
Expenses
$144,804
Net Income
-$71,480
Net Assets
$29,752
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $73,310
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $12
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $39,400
27.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $15,000
10.4%
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $29,752
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $29,752
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jim Waters (President) $39,400 $0 $0
Aaron Ammerman (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Christopher Anderson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Steven J Megerle (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Garen (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$245,718
Expenses
$318,258
Net Income
-$72,540
Net Assets
$101,232
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $245,635
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $4
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $79
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $75,800
23.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $44,984
14.1%
Other Salaries and Wages $2,975
0.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $101,232
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $101,232
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jim Waters (President) $75,800 $0 $0
Aaron Anderson (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Christopher Anderson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Steven J Megerle (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Garen (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$300,724
Expenses
$202,608
Net Income
$98,116
Net Assets
$173,212
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $299,922
99.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $802
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $74,596
36.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $20,000
9.9%
Other Salaries and Wages $399
0.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $173,212
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $173,212
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jim Waters (President) $74,596 $0 $0
Aaron Ammerman (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Christopher Anderson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Steven J Megerle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Waters (President) $0 $0 $0
Jim Waters (President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$265,060
Expenses
$236,770
Net Income
$28,290
Net Assets
$75,096
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $264,841
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $219
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $68,451
28.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $32,500
13.7%
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $75,096
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $75,096

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$226,353
Expenses
$257,033
Net Income
-$30,680
Net Assets
$47,685
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $225,964
99.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $389
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $113,980
44.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $17,150
6.7%
Other Salaries and Wages $2,509
1.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $47,685
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $47,685
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jim Waters (President) $68,380 $0 $0
Jim Waters (President) $68,380 $0 $0
Kelly Smith (Vp Of Operations) $45,600 $0 $0
Aaron Ammerman (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Tom Dupree (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Steven J Megerle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Waters (Executive Dir.) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Smith (Vice President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$280,362
Expenses
$294,319
Net Income
-$13,957
Net Assets
-$13,957
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $280,362
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $148,668
50.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $7,204
2.4%
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets -$13,957
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets -$13,957
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tom Dupree (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Waters (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$254,779
Expenses
$225,163
Net Income
$29,616
Net Assets
$56,884
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $254,779
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $116,283
51.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $60,916
Total Liabilities $4,032
Net Assets $56,884
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tom Dupree (Director) $0 $0 $0
Aaron Ammerman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Yessin (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Steve Megerle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Waters (Executive Dir.) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$228,367
Expenses
$216,229
Net Income
$12,138
Net Assets
$43,984
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $228,367
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $124,468
57.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $920
0.4%
Other Salaries and Wages $4,050
1.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $46,961
Total Liabilities $2,977
Net Assets $43,984
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tom Dupree (Director) $0 $0 $0
Aaron Ammerman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Yessin (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Steve Megerle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Waters (Executive Dir.) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$303,985
Expenses
$264,744
Net Income
$39,241
Net Assets
$31,846
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $289,822
95.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $4
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $14,159
4.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $113,000
42.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $13,468
5.1%
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $44,734
Total Liabilities $12,888
Net Assets $31,846
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tom Dupree (Director) $0 $0 $0
Aaron Ammerman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Yessin (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Steve Megerle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Waters (Executive Dir.) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$272,382
Expenses
$280,587
Net Income
-$8,205
Net Assets
-$18,746
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $272,382
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $62,846
22.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $5,141
1.8%
Other Salaries and Wages $100,462
35.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,337
Total Liabilities $21,083
Net Assets -$18,746
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tom Dupree (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Megerle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Warren Rogers (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Tim Yessin (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Matth Toebben (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Keck (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Waters (Executive Dir.) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$316,105
Expenses
$392,291
Net Income
-$76,186
Net Assets
-$10,541
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $286,170
90.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,069
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $28,866
9.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $58,000
14.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $108,858
27.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,333
Total Liabilities $12,874
Net Assets -$10,541

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$329,547
Expenses
$466,950
Net Income
-$137,403
Net Assets
$77,751
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $329,547
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $182,818
39.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $83,438
Total Liabilities $5,687
Net Assets $77,751

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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