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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: April 2026 Expires: April 2028

The Prichard Committee

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
Accreditation seal
(859) 233-9849
2285 Executive Dr Ste 120
Lexington, KY, 40505-4835
https://www.prichardcommittee.org/
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

The Prichard Committee meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
The mission of the Prichard Committee is to promote vastly improved education for all Kentuckians.

Year, State Incorporated:
1983, KY

Also Known As:
Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence

The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving education outcomes for all Kentuckians, from early childhood through postsecondary and workforce success, to help ensure a strong future for the Commonwealth.

The organization engages families, educators, policymakers, and community leaders to advance policies and practices that support student achievement and opportunity.

Key programs include the Commonwealth Institute for Parent Leadership (CIPL), which equips families with the knowledge and skills to advocate for student success; the Groundswell Initiative, a statewide network that mobilizes members to support education improvement efforts; and Strong Start KY, a coalition focused on strengthening early childhood systems and policy. The organization also convenes stakeholders, conducts research and analysis, and provides actionable recommendations to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement in Kentucky's education system.

For the year ended December 31, 2024, The Prichard Committee's program expenses were:

Program services $7,368,465
Total Program Expenses $7,368,465

Chief Executive
Brigitte Blom, President & CEO

Chair of the Board
Dr. Julia L. Roberts

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Western Kentucky University

Board Size
16

Paid Staff Size
16

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Telephone appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Membership appeals, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 4.23%

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on The Prichard Committee's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024.

Source of Funds
Grants and contracts $7,517,550
Unrealized and realized gains on investments $439,137
Contributions $270,108
Miscellaneous $162,781
Interest and dividends $97,836
Total Income $8,487,412

Programs: 88% Fundraising: 4% Administrative: 8%

Total Income $8,487,412
Total expenses: $8,380,360
  Program expenses $7,368,465
  Fundraising expenses $329,078
  Administrative expenses $682,817
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $107,052
Beginning Net Assets $5,283,416
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $5,390,468
Total Liabilities $1,585,017
Total Assets $6,975,485
Ending net assets as reported above include $2,331,594 without donor restrictions and $3,058,874 with donor restrictions.

Total assets as reported above include $222 in property and equipment, net.

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