From public IRS filings
APPALACHIAN RESEARCH & DEFENSE FUND OF KY INC
PRESTONSBURG, KY · Crime & Legal-Related
Mission
To provide high quality civil legal services to low income and other vulnerable populations.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$6.2M
Total expenses
$6.4M
Total assets
$7.2M
Program expense ratio
81%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds APPALACHIAN RESEARCH & DEFENSE FUND OF KY INC
$11.7M in foundation grants on record from 19 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Services | $9.6M | 4 |
| Kentucky Bar Foundation | $1M | 4 |
| West Tennessee Legal Services | $289K | 4 |
| Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky | $194K | 3 |
| Ky Access to Justice Commission | $112K | 1 |
| American Electric Power Foundation | $100K | 2 |
| Equal Justice Works | $53K | 3 |
| National Legal Aid and Defender Association | $47K | 1 |
| Community Foundation of Louisville | $40K | 2 |
| Legal Aid Society | $31K | 3 |
Leadership
Carolyn Layne — Board Chairman (Principal officer)
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