SCKY FOUNDATION FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INC
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2024 · Form 990 · revenue $3.6M · expenses $3.5M · assets $798K
- Also known as
- DEVELOPMENT INC
- EIN
- 81-2957134
- Address
- 2355 NASHVILLE ROAD STE 101, BOWLNG GREEN, KY 42101-4144
- NTEE code
- J20
- Subsection
- 501(c)(3)
- Ruling year
- 2017
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
THE MISSION OF SCKY FOUNDATION FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, INC. IS TO CREATE A SYSTEM TO LINK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, WORKFORCE AND EDUCATION TO FOCUS ON LONG TERM GROWTH AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY. IT SEES THAT EVERYONE WHO WANTS TO WORK HAS A PLACE TO WORK AND THAT EVERYONE WHO WANTS TO WORK HAS THE TRAINING AND SKILLS TO WORK.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
1 person paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Sowards | CEO | 2022-2024 | $124,235 | $342,919 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
11 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Ford | BOARD CHAIR | 2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Bethany Smith | DIRECTOR | 2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Mike Hughes | DIRECTOR | 2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Chris Boggs | DIRECTOR | 2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Donna Richter | DIRECTOR | 2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kayla Byrd | DIRECTOR | 2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Robert Boone (former) | PRESIDENT | 2022-2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Brittanie Dawson (former) | DIRECTOR | 2022-2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Tom Harned (former) | DIRECTOR | 2022-2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Justin Browning (former) | DIRECTOR | 2022-2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Toby Mcginnis (former) | DIRECTOR | 2022-2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 7 people listed · 1 paid, $124K · 18 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JON SOWARDS | CEO | 40 | $124,235 | $0 | $0 | $124,235 | 1 |
| SAM FORD | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BETHANY SMITH | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MIKE HUGHES | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHRIS BOGGS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DONNA RICHTER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KAYLA BYRD | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 6 people listed · 1 paid, $107K · 12 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JON SOWARDS | CEO | 40 | $107,076 | $0 | $0 | $107,076 | 1 |
| ROBERT BOONE | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BRITTANIE DAWSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TOM HARNED | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUSTIN BROWNING | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TOBY MCGINNIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 6 people listed · 1 paid, $112K · 12 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JON SOWARDS | CEO | 40 | $111,608 | $0 | $0 | $111,608 | 1 |
| ROBERT BOONE | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BRITTANIE DAWSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TOM HARNED | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUSTIN BROWNING | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TOBY MCGINNIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $3,647,328 | $3,499,833 | $797,956 | $347,331 | $3,605,583 | $29,542 | $124,235 | 18 | - |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $3,055,327 | $3,077,444 | $640,386 | $66,032 | $3,010,254 | $45,051 | $107,076 | 12 | - |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $3,529,374 | $3,592,645 | $677,049 | $119,850 | $3,380,042 | $149,332 | $111,608 | 12 | - |
Funders of this organization
3 grantors reported grants to this organization, $182,689 in all, tax years 2020 to 2024. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Type | Match | Years given | Grants | Total | Latest year | Latest year's amount | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF LOUISVILLE INC | Public charity | Exact | 2023-2024 | 2 | $142,689 | 2024 | $126,989 | show |
| NORTHERN KENTUCKY AREA DEVELOPEMENT DISTRICT | Public charity | Exact | 2021 | 1 | $27,000 | 2021 | $27,000 | show |
| DOLLAR GENERAL LITERACY FOUNDATION | Public charity | Fuzzy filed as “SCKY FOUNDATION FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INC” | 2020, 2022 | 2 | $13,000 | 2022 | $7,000 | show |
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| Organization | State | NTEE | Latest revenue | Latest expenses | Top-paid title | Top pay | Why similar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST KENTUCKY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD | KY | J20 | $2,698,045 | $2,701,943 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code J20, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| LEE INITIATIVE INC | KY | J20 | $2,337,862 | $3,009,151 | MANAGING DIR | $56,537 | Same NTEE code J20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| BCW WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD INC | OH | J20 | $3,963,532 | $3,956,777 | EXECUITVE DIRECTOR | $97,850 | Same NTEE code J20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD SDA-83 INC | LA | J20 | $2,066,647 | $2,062,791 | Executive Dir. | $97,394 | Same NTEE code J20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| EASTERN IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INC | IA | J20 | $2,578,393 | $2,826,792 | Executive Director | $112,290 | Same NTEE code J20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION INC | WV | J20 | $2,990,602 | $3,262,002 | PRESIDENT | $151,377 | Same NTEE code J20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| FOX VALLEY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD INC | WI | J20 | $2,705,638 | $2,765,304 | CEO | $123,676 | Same NTEE code J20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| UNITED WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD INC | IL | J20 | $6,298,876 | $6,299,837 | ASSISTANT DIRECTOR | $154,728 | Same NTEE code J20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| NORTH FLORIDA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD INC NFWDB | FL | J20 | $3,486,840 | $3,575,773 | VICE CHAIR | $0 | Same NTEE code J20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| LATINO ACADEMY OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INC | WI | J20 | $1,998,910 | $1,589,528 | FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $59,551 | Same NTEE code J20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| UPPER CUMBERLAND LOCAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD INC | TN | J20 | $3,068,857 | $3,184,945 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $81,638 | Same NTEE code J20, revenue within 2x |
| THE WORKFORCE CONNECTION INC | IL | J20 | $2,744,657 | $2,725,166 | CHAIR | $0 | Same NTEE code J20, revenue within 2x |
| SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD | VA | J20 | $2,706,849 | $2,429,257 | CHAIR | $0 | Same NTEE code J20, revenue within 2x |
| WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF SOUTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN | WI | J20 | $5,324,085 | $5,313,379 | CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $162,483 | Same NTEE code J20, revenue within 2x |
| NORTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD | WI | J20 | $3,560,305 | $3,551,423 | Executive Director | $132,130 | Same NTEE code J20, revenue within 2x |
| SOUTHWESTERN WEST VIRGINIA REGION 2 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD INCORP | WV | J20 | $2,242,128 | $2,190,976 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $101,806 | Same NTEE code J20, revenue within 2x |
| NORTHERN AREA LOCAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD | NM | J20 | $4,333,984 | $4,322,247 | Executive Dir. | $84,240 | Same NTEE code J20, revenue within 2x |
| WORKFORCE CONNECTIONS INC | WI | J20 | $2,887,820 | $3,012,980 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $158,698 | Same NTEE code J20, revenue within 2x |
| WORKFORCE INVESTMENT COUNCIL OF CLACKAMAS COUNTY INC | OR | J20 | $4,110,542 | $4,140,048 | EXECUTIVE DI | $163,572 | Same NTEE code J20, revenue within 2x |
| WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF HERKIMER MADISON AND ONEIDA COUNTI | NY | J20 | $6,541,227 | $6,347,424 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $226,571 | Same NTEE code J20, revenue within 2x |
| NEW WORKFORCE DIRECTIONS INC | OK | J20 | $3,646,037 | $3,946,080 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $192,663 | Same NTEE code J20, revenue within 2x |
| WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS FOR NORTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA INC | PA | J20 | $5,604,444 | $5,565,527 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $98,116 | Same NTEE code J20, revenue within 2x |
| WORKFORCE INNOVATIONS | TN | J20 | $6,533,377 | $6,554,419 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $156,087 | Same NTEE code J20, revenue within 2x |
| REGION 10 WORKFORD BOARD INC | IN | J20 | $5,865,384 | $5,839,872 | EXECUTIVE DIR. | $141,227 | Same NTEE code J20, revenue within 2x |
| FINGER LAKES WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD INC | NY | J20 | $2,073,262 | $2,086,814 | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | $77,370 | Same NTEE code J20, revenue within 2x |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990 · $3,499,833 spent · pay $805,755 · grants $0 · events $7,413
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | SUBGRANTEE EXPENSES | $1,890,270 | $1,890,270 | - | - | 54.0% |
| Other salaries and wages | $587,768 | $518,485 | $69,283 | - | 16.8% | |
| All other expenses | $155,791 | $118,367 | $37,424 | - | 4.5% | |
| Fees: other services | $153,251 | $22,874 | $130,377 | - | 4.4% | |
| Other (as described) | REFUGEE EMP ENGAGEMENT | $137,745 | $137,745 | - | - | 3.9% |
| Other (as described) | YOUTH CAREER COACH | $133,427 | $133,427 | - | - | 3.8% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $124,235 | $124,235 | - | - | 3.5% | |
| Occupancy | $107,060 | $43,905 | $63,155 | - | 3.1% | |
| Payroll taxes | $93,752 | $84,377 | $9,375 | - | 2.7% | |
| Other (as described) | REFUGEE VOCATIONAL TRAIN | $68,084 | $68,084 | - | - | 1.9% |
| Travel | $36,722 | $33,177 | $3,545 | - | 1.0% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $7,413 | $3,876 | $3,537 | - | 0.2% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $4,315 | - | $4,315 | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $3,499,833 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990 · $3,077,444 spent · pay $787,568 · grants $0 · events $10,027
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | SUBGRANTEE EXPENSES | $1,848,422 | $1,848,422 | - | - | 60.1% |
| Other salaries and wages | $575,524 | $516,487 | $59,037 | - | 18.7% | |
| Fees: other services | $155,653 | $25,250 | $130,403 | - | 5.1% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $107,076 | $107,076 | - | - | 3.5% | |
| Payroll taxes | $104,968 | $94,998 | $9,970 | - | 3.4% | |
| Occupancy | $102,842 | $38,396 | $64,446 | - | 3.3% | |
| Other (as described) | REFUGEE EMP ENGAGEMENT | $52,435 | $52,435 | - | - | 1.7% |
| All other expenses | $45,896 | $35,830 | $10,066 | - | 1.5% | |
| Other (as described) | COVID-19 EXPENSES | $36,000 | $36,000 | - | - | 1.2% |
| Travel | $18,204 | $16,395 | $1,809 | - | 0.6% | |
| Other (as described) | TELEPHONE | $16,082 | $14,945 | $1,137 | - | 0.5% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $10,027 | $9,157 | $870 | - | 0.3% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $4,315 | - | $4,315 | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $3,077,444 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $3,592,645 spent · pay $216,031 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | PROGRAM EXPENSES | $3,027,801 | $3,027,801 | - | - | 84.3% |
| Other (as described) | ADMINISTRATION EXPENSES | $275,480 | - | $275,480 | - | 7.7% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $111,608 | $111,608 | - | - | 3.1% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $68,999 | $68,999 | - | - | 1.9% | |
| Fees: other services | $44,396 | $44,396 | - | - | 1.2% | |
| Payroll taxes | $35,424 | $35,424 | - | - | 1.0% | |
| Other (as described) | COMMUNICATIONS | $9,717 | $9,717 | - | - | 0.3% |
| Other (as described) | SUPPLIES | $6,698 | $2,384 | $4,314 | - | 0.2% |
| Occupancy | $5,984 | $5,984 | - | - | 0.2% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $4,315 | - | $4,315 | - | 0.1% | |
| Insurance | $1,772 | $1,772 | - | - | 0.0% | |
| Travel | $454 | $454 | - | - | 0.0% | |
| All other expenses | -$3 | -$3 | - | - | -0.0% | |
| Total | $3,592,645 | 100% |