Civic Intelligence

Kentucky Press Association

EIN 61-0398870 • 501(c)6 • Frankfort, KY

Profile

See mission statement on schedule o.

101 Consumer LaneFrankfort, KY 40601

www.kypress.com

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

76th percentile

0.12x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 76% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

81st percentile

0.15x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 81% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

8th percentile

-79%

Higher net margin than 8% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

98th percentile

$128,043

Higher top officer pay than 98% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 35.3% of source-year revenue.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

18th percentile

-37%

Faster asset growth than 18% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

80th percentile

25%

Faster revenue growth than 80% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets76th percentile

Assets

Down

$455,587

Down $270,191 (-37%) from 2024

Liabilities

Up

$53,915

Up $4,276 (+8.6%) from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$401,672

Down $274,467 (-41%) from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue81st percentileNet Margin8th percentile

Revenue

Up

$363,062

Up $71,486 (+25%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$649,811

Up $436,784 (+205%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$286,749

Down $365,298 (-465%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth18th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2011: $361,853Liabilities 2011: $94,966Net Assets 2011: $266,8872011Assets 2012: $315,731Liabilities 2012: $75,804Net Assets 2012: $239,9272012Assets 2013: $244,495Liabilities 2013: $48,568Net Assets 2013: $195,9272013Assets 2014: $286,023Liabilities 2014: $49,102Net Assets 2014: $236,9212014Assets 2015: $277,230Liabilities 2015: $77,601Net Assets 2015: $199,6292015Assets 2016: $296,088Liabilities 2016: $28,962Net Assets 2016: $267,1262016Assets 2017: $276,602Liabilities 2017: $77,698Net Assets 2017: $198,9042017Assets 2018: $260,503Liabilities 2018: $85,124Net Assets 2018: $175,3792018Assets 2019: $192,867Liabilities 2019: $104,601Net Assets 2019: $88,2662019Assets 2020: $208,221Liabilities 2020: $65,974Net Assets 2020: $142,2472020Assets 2021: $418,905Liabilities 2021: $93,452Net Assets 2021: $325,4532021Assets 2022: $580,883Liabilities 2022: $90,112Net Assets 2022: $490,7712022Assets 2023: $683,519Liabilities 2023: $94,140Net Assets 2023: $589,3792023Assets 2024: $725,778Liabilities 2024: $49,639Net Assets 2024: $676,1392024Assets 2025: $455,587Liabilities 2025: $53,915Net Assets 2025: $401,6722025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$455,587
Liabilities$53,915
Net Assets$401,672
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth80th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2011: $330,239Expenses 2011: $292,457Net Income 2011: $37,7822011Revenue 2012: $301,398Expenses 2012: $328,358Net Income 2012: -$26,9602012Revenue 2013: $256,562Expenses 2013: $300,562Net Income 2013: -$44,0002013Revenue 2014: $399,760Expenses 2014: $359,552Net Income 2014: $40,2082014Revenue 2015: $329,576Expenses 2015: $364,406Net Income 2015: -$34,8302015Revenue 2016: $357,532Expenses 2016: $292,570Net Income 2016: $64,9622016Revenue 2017: $332,924Expenses 2017: $412,861Net Income 2017: -$79,9372017Revenue 2018: $344,448Expenses 2018: $343,122Net Income 2018: $1,3262018Revenue 2019: $309,469Expenses 2019: $407,776Net Income 2019: -$98,3072019Revenue 2020: $305,081Expenses 2020: $251,100Net Income 2020: $53,9812020Revenue 2021: $373,867Expenses 2021: $201,492Net Income 2021: $172,3752021Revenue 2022: $247,871Expenses 2022: $277,271Net Income 2022: -$29,4002022Revenue 2023: $364,204Expenses 2023: $277,004Net Income 2023: $87,2002023Revenue 2024: $291,576Expenses 2024: $213,027Net Income 2024: $78,5492024Revenue 2025: $363,062Expenses 2025: $649,811Net Income 2025: -$286,7492025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$363,062
Expenses$649,811
Net Income-$286,749
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$455,587
Liabilities
$53,915
Net assets
$401,672
Revenue
$363,062
Expenses
$649,811
Net income
-$286,749
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.56$0.54$4.02$3.63$6.50$2.87
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.26$0.50$6.76$2.92$2.13$0.79
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.84$0.94$5.89$3.64$2.77$0.87
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.81$0.90$4.91$2.48$2.77$0.29
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.19$0.93$3.25$3.74$2.01$1.72
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.08$0.66$1.42$3.05$2.51$0.54
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.93$1.05$0.88$3.09$4.08$0.98
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.61$0.85$1.75$3.44$3.43$0.01
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.77$0.78$1.99$3.33$4.13$0.80
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.96$0.29$2.67$3.58$2.93$0.65
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.77$0.78$2.00$3.30$3.64$0.35
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.86$0.49$2.37$4.00$3.60$0.40
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.44$0.49$1.96$2.57$3.01$0.44
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.16$0.76$2.40$3.01$3.28$0.27
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.62$0.95$2.67$3.30$2.92$0.38
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Mar 4, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.0
Gross Receipts
$363,062
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

See mission statement on schedule o.

The purpose of this association is to promote the interests of its members, the newspapers of kentucky; to expand their field of endeavor; to maintain a high code of ethics 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.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$379,268--
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$181,723$231,052▲ $49,329
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$164,787$224,535▲ $59,748
Total Assets$725,778$455,587▼ $270,191
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$38,300$38,300→ $0
Deferred Revenue$11,323$15,447▲ $4,124
Other Liabilities$16$168▲ $152
Total Liabilities$49,639$53,915▲ $4,276
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$718,184$828,016▲ $109,832
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$-42,045$-426,344▼ $384,299
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$676,139$401,672▼ $274,467
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$725,778$455,587▼ $270,191

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment-$57,989$57,989

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2025$718,184$123,954▲ $28,400$42,522$828,016
2024$649,891$72,086▲ $21,403$25,196$718,184
2023$554,851$127,664▲ $16,458$49,082$649,891
2022$381,271$255,117▼ $13,540$67,997$554,851
2021$195,531$173,337▲ $15,542$3,139$381,271
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay98th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
David T ThompsonExecutive DiPT$3,250$124,793$128,043

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Dennis BrownPresident
Mike ScoginPresident-el
Sa List for Additional Board MemberOfficers
Jane Ashley PacePast Preside
Bruce MaplesTreasurer
Charles MyrickVice Preside
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$307,232
Program Service Revenue
$39,655
Investment Income
$16,175
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$123,954
Change in Net Assets
$-286,749
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$649,811
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
All Other Expenses---$48,097
Fees for Services Management---$46,250
Other Expenses---$42,522
Conferences and Meetings---$41,172
Travel---$3,312
Office Expenses---$2,348
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$649,811
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
In-house lobbying only
No
Subject to proxy tax
Yes

Reported Spending and Taxes

Line ItemAmount
Current Year Nondeductible Lobbying and Political Cost$54,698
Total Nondeductible Lobbying and Political Cost$54,698
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Teresa ThompsonDIRECTOR'S WIFELayout & Design WorkNo$740
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Subscription Payable$168
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
Yes
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
Yes
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 6

“All participants are members”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 7A

“Board members elect for board member positions except for vice president who is nominated by the board members for all the members to then elect.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 7B

“Only for changes in the by-laws”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“Completed copy of 990 presented to each board member for review prior to filing.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“Written inquiry of potential conflicts of interest obtained & reviewed on an annual basis. Any conflicts of interest are resolved.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“The executive director compensation at the related organization are determined by comparable data and the approval from the governing board members.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15B

“Board members elect district board members and vice-president who are not compensated.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 18

“The association's copy of exempt application and of the 990 is filed in the office and available to the public upon request.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Policy documents are filed in the office and are available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Kentucky Press Association
EIN
61-0398870
Phone
5022238821
Address
101 CONSUMER LANE, FRANKFORT, KY 40601

Signing Officer

Name
Dennis Brown
Title
President
Phone
5022238821
Signed
2026-03-04
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
David T Thompson
Formed
1869
Legal Domicile
Ky
Voting Board Members
22
Independent Board Members
22
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Harrod & Associates
Address
2 HMB CIRCLE A, FRANKFORT, KY 40601-2351
Preparer
David R Harrod CPA
Phone
5026957300
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2ONLY FOR CHANGES IN THE BY-LAWS
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3COMPLETED COPY OF 990 PRESENTED TO EACH BOARD MEMBER FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4WRITTEN INQUIRY OF POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST OBTAINED & REVIEWED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE RESOLVED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION AT THE RELATED ORGANIZATION ARE DETERMINED BY COMPARABLE DATA AND THE APPROVAL FROM THE GOVERNING BOARD MEMBERS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6BOARD MEMBERS ELECT DISTRICT BOARD MEMBERS AND VICE-PRESIDENT WHO ARE NOT COMPENSATED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7THE ASSOCIATION'S COPY OF EXEMPT APPLICATION AND OF THE 990 IS FILED IN THE OFFICE AND AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8POLICY DOCUMENTS ARE FILED IN THE OFFICE AND ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
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