About KHGN Inc and its Development
Early Beginnings
What would become Kentucky History and Genealogy Network Inc, also known as KHGN Inc., began some time in 2012. Marty Wyatt of Rockcastle County started a photo album. It featured old historical pictures mainly from friends. These included their family pictures. This was done on his personal Facebook platform.
The items were spaced out and posted at a rate of about two new photos per week. They quickly gained a fanbase in the Facebook audience. Soon there were requests for specific photos of which great effort was placed in locating any available in the public. Very soon the audience began to send photos to be posted to Wyatt and these were posted into the album.
This process grew exponentially about the time Facebook began their Groups Campaign. The personal Facebook albums swiftly became overcrowded and the move to make groups on Facebook began. The groups were created and organized into county groups.
They were separated to create a common place to congregate and share items. These grew very quickly and volunteers were recruited to help manage the growing list of groups. In 2018 the decision was made to incorporate the cluster of groups and file for Nonprofit status.
Kentucky History and Genealogy Network Inc is now a Kentucky based 501-C-3 Nonprofit based almost entirely online.
About KHGN Inc and Its Legal Purpose
About KHGN INC
1. This corporation is organized exclusively for charitable, educational, literary and/or scientific purposes as specified in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, including for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code. and, more specifically and in furtherance of this purpose:
a. Foster interpretation, preservation and a deeper understanding and appreciation for Kentucky’s rich history and the heritage, culture and traditions of its people;
b. Operate as a service organization that provides resources, encourages and promotes research, study, publication, education and communication of Kentucky’s history and family genealogy;
c. Provide a communications network for individuals, organizations and societies to include but not limited to interactive social media and dedicated websites ;
d. Publish relevant periodicals, articles, short stories, research studies, historical documents, photographs and other media;
e. Conduct history and genealogy educational projects, activities, events and programs:
f. Encourage and assist family historians and genealogists with research and documentation by providing tutorials and instruction in genealogical research methods and techniques;
g. Subject to the successful application for tax exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, the Corporation will engage in fundraising activities, accept tax deductible donations of money, personal property and/or real property and will apply for, receive and administer grants from all applicable sources to maintain and fund the foregoing as well as any and all such other charitable, educational and literary projects and activities that will further learning, collecting, recording and preserving Kentucky history and Kentucky family genealogy in so much as it is allowed within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service code or any successor sections.
