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Want to contribute financially? You can donate to the Team Kentucky Emergency Relief Fund online or by mail. For checks, make them payable to the Kentucky State Treasurer and send to the Public Protection Cabinet at 500 Mero Street, 218 NC, Frankfort, KY 40601. Online donations start at $1. You'll get a receipt for tax purposes. Contributions are treated as tax-deductible under the Internal Revenue Code, but neither the fund nor the Commonwealth guarantees deductibility—check with your tax advisor. The fund doesn't charge administrative fees, though credit-card processing and treasury fees may apply. Your personal information is protected and used only to process donations. The fund is subject to open-records requests and legislative oversight.
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Donate online through the Relief Fund page by selecting an amount and submitting your donation, or mail a check payable to the Kentucky State Treasurer to Public Protection Cabinet, 500 Mero Street, 218 NC, Frankfort, KY 40601.
Yes. The minimum donation amount is $1.
Yes—donors receive a receipt for tax purposes. Contributions are treated as tax-deductible under the Internal Revenue Code, but deductibility isn’t guaranteed by the fund or the Commonwealth, so check with your tax advisor.
Want to make a meaningful gift in honor of someone at Ballard County Jail? The Team Kentucky Emergency Relief Fund is one option families use to support Kentuckians affected by catastrophic events. Donations are described as tax-deductible. Below, you'll find steps for giving online or by mail—and how to label your gift as an
If your family is dealing with a disaster while a loved one is at Ballard County Jail, the Team Kentucky Emergency Relief Fund might help. Governor Beshear established this statewide fund to support Kentuckians hit by catastrophic events. The fund operates with full transparency—open records and legislative oversight included.
