KCF KENTUCKY CONSERVATION FOUNDATION INC

KCF KENTUCKY CONSERVATION FOUNDATION INC General Information Contact Information nprofit KCF KENTUCKY CONSERVATION FOUNDATION INC Address PO BOX 1152 FRANKFORT, KY 40602 1152 Phone (502) 209-9659 Email director@kyconservation.org Contact Name Lane Boldman Web and Social Media Website Facebook Twitter Website Facebook Twitter At A Glance IRS Ruling Year 1981 1

Other ways to donate, support, or volunteer You can give to the Kentucky Conservation Foundation in many ways. Visit our weblink at http://kyconservationfound.org/fundraising/if you wish to donate time or in-kind donations, please email director@kyconservation.org 2

Statements & Search Criteria Statements Mission Statement The Kentucky Conservation Foundation supports powerful and innovative programs in Kentucky supporting clean air, clean water, and a healthy environment. As the charitable 501(c)3 sponsor of the Kentucky Conservation Committee, We work to enhance and protect the Commonwealth s rich biodiversity, educate the public on land conservation issues, promote sustainable use of energy, and alert the public to health issues involving extreme energy extraction. We believe in empowering communities for a just transition to a sustainable future. Background Statement The Kentucky Conservation Foundation is the 501(c)3 charitable fiscal sponsor of the Kentucky Conservation Committee, a statewide organization focused on land conservation, biodiversity protection and clean and sustainable energy solutions in Kentucky for over 40 years. We were founded in 1975 to connect the public to issues relating to the proposed damming of the Red River Gorge, and have continued to be a principal voice for the conservation concerns of the Commonwealth. Impact Statement Land Conservation:This year, we provided the educational outreach to build public support to restore $5 million in funding for critical land conservation work in Kentucky. Extreme Energy Extraction:We have engaged citizens throughout Kentucky on community impacts from extreme extraction, including natural gas fracturing and mountaintop removal mining. Clean Energy and Efficiency:During this past year we have engaged stakeholders to expand opportunities for more solar and clean energy in Kentucky, highlighted opportunities for energy efficiency, and worked to build support for Green Schools programs, where $68 million has already been saved in avoided energy costs. Biodiversity:Working with children and adults, we have given presentations throughout the state to educate the public on the rich biodiversity of Kentucky, which contains more than 19,000 native animal and plant species, including over 100 who reside only in Kentucky. We are also working on support for pollinator programs to protect bees, which are essential for maintaining farm crops and wild diverse plant populations. Needs Statement In order to execute our core projects, (Sustainable Communities, Biodiversity Education, Land Conservation, Clean Energy and Protecting Communities from Extreme Energy Extraction) we must raise $80,000-$100,000 each year. We also are building our capacity to more easily reach citizens in all counties in the state, which will benefit from an additional $10-20k in capacity-building funds. Service Categories Primary Organization Category Environment / Natural Resources Conservation & Protection Secondary Organization Category Public & Societal Benefit / Citizen Participation Tertiary Organization Category Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy / Alliances & Advocacy Geographic Areas Served Areas Kentucky 3

Based in the capital city of Frankfort, but serving all citizens of the Commonwealth, we work to quickly keep the public informed of conservation matters as they happen. We provide resources in every county on local and statewide conservation issues, and help communities build positive solutions for a healthier, sustainable and just Commonwealth. 4

Programs Programs Kentucky Clean and Sustainable Communities Energy Project Description Budget Category This project involves empowering communities on clean energy and efficiency options, education and outreach, including a focus on rural and low-income communities and efficient schools. $20,000 est. Environment, General/Other Population Served,, Kentucky's Biodiversity Education Project Description This project is focused on building support for Kentucky's unique, rare and threatened plants and animals, and conservation of lands where native plants and species are threatened. Budget $5,000 Population Served,, Kentucky's Land Conservation and Stewardship Project Description Budget This project is focused on building coalitions in support of wild public lands for recreation, tourism, and the enjoyment of all Kentuckians, with a particular focus on Eastern Kentucky lands and state nature preserves lands in the east as a driver of tourism and transition employment for coal communities. $20,000 est. Population Served,, Communities Impacted by Gas Pipelines and Extreme Extraction Project Description This project is focused on building public education and community involvement in the issues surrounding natural gas, natural gas liquids, pipeline safety and private land rights. Budget $15,000 Population Served,, Kentucky's Natural Lands Culture and Heritage Project Description This project is focused on the promotion of Kentucky's cultural heritage through public events involving our land, air and water. Budget $5,000 Population Served,, Program Comments 5

CEO Comments We have a great opportunity in building momentum for our land conservation work, due to our victory this year in building public support for restoring $5 million in state land conservation funds. We also have great opportunity to expand our clean energy work and extreme extraction work as well, as greater options become available for energy alternatives.one of our greatest challenges is in building up our core capacity for more resiliency. Three years ago we had to limit our project work and outreach due to extended illness of our core staff. We are now once again fully staffed and building great successes, but require a solid financial base to continue this momentum. 6

Leadership & Staff CEO/Executive Director Executive Director Term Start Jan 2016 Email Mr. Raymond Barry raybarry@windstream.net Experience KCF works through an MOU contract in partnership with the Kentucky Conservation Committee and their Executive Director. Their executive director has over 20 years of experience in environmental advocacy, 20 years of experience in project management and marketing, and has previously served on the boards of the National Sierra Club and Citizens Coal Council. We approve annual work plans that are 501(c)3 compliant for the execution of our work through that staff capacity. Staff Full Time Staff 0 Part Time Staff 0 Volunteers 0 Contractors 1 Retention Rate 0% Staff Demographics - Ethnicity African American/Black 0 Asian American/Pacific Islander 0 Caucasian 1 Hispanic/Latino 0 Native American/American Indian 0 Other 0 Staff Demographics - Gender Male 0 Female 1 Unspecified 0 Formal Evaluations Senior Management Formal Evaluation Senior Management Formal Evaluation Frequency Yes Annually Comments CEO Comments 7

As a small nonprofit, we are still building capacity and developing some procedures that would allow us to leverage larger grants and funding opportunities. We appreciate programs such as GoodGiving to help us build that capacity. State Information Yes 8

Plans & Collaborations Plans & Policies Organization has a Fundraising Plan? Organization has a Strategic Plan? Management Succession Plan? Organization Policy and Procedures ndiscrimination Policy Whistleblower Policy Document Destruction Policy Under Development Under Development 9

Board & Governance Board Chair Board Chair Mr. Raymond Barry Company Affiliation Lexmark Term Jan 2016 to Jan 2017 Email raybarry@windstream.net Board Members Name Affiliation Status Mr. Raymond Barry President Voting Mr. Ramesh Bhatt Treasurer Voting Mr. Bruce Scott Secreteary Voting Board Demographics - Ethnicity African American/Black 0 Asian American/Pacific Islander 0 Caucasian 2 Hispanic/Latino 0 Native American/American Indian 0 Other 0 East Indian Board Demographics - Gender Male 3 Female 0 Unspecified 0 Governance Board Term Lengths 1 Board Term Limits 6 Board Meeting Attendance % 100% Written Board Selection Criteria? Written Conflict of Interest Policy? Percentage Making Monetary Contributions 100% Percentage Making In-Kind Contributions 100% Constituency Includes Client Representation Number of Full Board Meetings Annually 2 10

Financials Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Start Jan 01, 2017 Fiscal Year End Dec 31, 2017 Projected Revenue $60,000.00 Projected Expenses $60,000.00 Endowment Value $0.00 Spending Policy Income Only Percentage 0% Detailed Financials Revenue and Expenses Total Revenue $51,787 $35,289 $40,000 Total Expenses $54,930 $36,000 $47,875 Revenue Sources Foundation and Corporation $40,341 $30,252 $40,000 Contributions Government Contributions $0 $0 $0 Federal -- -- -- State -- -- -- Local -- -- -- Unspecified -- -- -- Individual Contributions $50 $5,000 -- Indirect Public Support $11,396 -- -- Earned Revenue -- -- -- Investment Income, Net of Losses -- -- -- Membership Dues -- -- -- Special Events -- -- -- Revenue In-Kind -- -- -- Other -- $37 -- 11

Expense Allocation Program Expense $48,000 -- -- Administration Expense $55 -- -- Fundraising Expense $500 -- -- Payments to Affiliates $1,375 $36,000 $47,875 Total Revenue/Total Expenses 0.94 0.98 0.84 Program Expense/Total Expenses 87% 0% 0% Fundraising Expense/Contributed Revenue 1% 0% 0% Assets and Liabilities Total Assets $44,314 $36,008 $36,719 Current Assets -- $36,008 $36,719 Long-Term Liabilities -- -- -- Current Liabilities -- -- -- Total Net Assets $44,314 $36,008 $36,719 Short Term Solvency Current Ratio: Current Assets/Current Liabilities -- -- -- Long Term Solvency Long-Term Liabilities/Total Assets 0% 0% 0% Top Funding Sources Top Funding Source & Dollar Amount -- -- -- Second Highest Funding Source & Dollar -- -- -- Amount Third Highest Funding Source & Dollar Amount -- -- -- Capital Campaign Currently in a Capital Campaign? Goal $0.00 State Registration State Registration Yes Comments CEO Comments We are a small nonprofit who is now at a point where we must grow to fully support our partner programs. We have been fortunate to retain an annual donation through private donors for much of our program work, but must now diversify and expand our funding sources. 12