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Kentucky

The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Kentucky

Kentucky is home to 21k nonprofit organizations. In aggregate, these organizations account for $40b in revenue and employ 271.2k individuals.

Where Do Kentucky Nonprofits Focus?

The IRS classifies nonprofits along 25 different categories or NTEE classifications.

*Remaining NTEE categories account for 0 organizations.

Where are Nonprofits located in Kentucky?

CityOrganization Count
Lexington2,323
Bowling Green632
Frankfort484
Owensboro427
Paducah354
Elizabethtown285
Covington269
Richmond267
Somerset240
Hopkinsville239
Georgetown239
Ashland206
Florence201
Nicholasville192
Danville190
Madisonville180
Winchester172
London169
Henderson163
Murray158

Explore Nonprofits in Kentucky

International Book Project Inc

Lexington, KY

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE EDUCATION AND LITERACY WHILE BROADENING AMERICANS' UNDERSTANDING OF THEIR NEIGHBORS.

Green Meadow Country Club Inc

Pikeville, KY

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $537k

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENT FOR SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS, GOLF,TENNIS,SWIMMING,DINING, AND OTHER SOCIAL GATHERINGS AND OCCASIONS FOR THE MEMBERSHIP SO AS TO PROMOTE INTERACTION BETWEEN THE MEMBERS.

Fern Creek Highview United Ministries Inc

Louisville, KY

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $644k

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO LOW INCOME AND ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS IN THE FERN CREEK/HIGHVIEW AREA.

The Right To Life Educational Foundation Of Kentucky Inc

Louisville, KY

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $267k

MISSION:

THE RIGHT TO LIFE EDUCATION FOUNDATION, INC WAS INCORPORATED IN 1979 WITH THE PRIMARY GOAL OF EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON ABORTION.

Carnegie Literacy Center Inc

Lexington, KY

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

TO EMPOWER PEOPLE TO EXPLORE & EXPRESS THEIR VOICES THROUGH IMAGINATIVE LEARNING AND LITERARY ARTS

Fayette County Bar Foundation Inc

Lexington, KY

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $45k

MISSION:

SOLICITATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS FOR LAW RELATED PROJECTS, ACTIVITIES, AND EDUCATION

Mary Rose Mission Inc

Florence, KY

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $289k

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE COMFORT FOR TERMINALLY ILL CLIENTS AND TO PROMOTE THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN GRENADA AND HELP FEED THE HUNGRY IN NORTHERN KENTUCKY

Kentucky Resources Council Inc

Frankfort, KY

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

KENTUCKY RESOURCES COUNCIL (KRC) IS A PUBLIC-INTEREST ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS TO PROTECT AND DEFEND THE PEOPLE, COMMUNITIES, AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF KENTUCKY. KRC USES LEGAL AND STRATEGIC ADVOCACY TO PROTECT KENTUCKY'S NATURAL RESOURCES, ADVOCATE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND JUSTICE, AND TEACH CITIZENS TO BE EFFECTIVE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDS. WE PROVIDE OUR LEGAL SERVICES WITHOUT CHARGE TO INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT CANNOT FIND OR AFFORD REPRESENTATION ON ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS.

Elizabeth Katzman Irr Charitable Tua

Louisville, KY

Assets: $1m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

Prestonsburg Economic Development Foundation

Prestonsburg, KY

Assets: $999k

Revenue: $17k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide community improvement, capacity building services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

The Greenwell Foundation Inc

Owensboro, KY

Assets: $999k

Revenue: $-4k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

Roena Cornett Foundation

Hardin, KY

Assets: $998k

Revenue: $123k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that use a bulk of their resources to provide charitable services or run charitable programs of their own. They make few, if any, grants to outside organizations and, like private independent foundations, they generally do not raise funds from the public.

Haven Ministries

Louisville, KY

Assets: $998k

Revenue: $392k

MISSION:

PROVIDE RELIGIOUS GUIDANCE AND SANCTUARY AS WELL AS COMMUNITY OUTREACH.

Fern Creek High School Alumni Association Inc

Louisville, KY

Assets: $997k

Revenue: $351k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to support and fund raise for a single institution within the Education major group.

Louisville Orthopedic Research & Educational Foundation Inc

Louisville, KY

Assets: $996k

Revenue: $78k

MISSION:

THE MISSION IS TO ENGAGE IN RESEARCH IN THE FIELD OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY RELATING TO TOTAL JOINT REPLACEMENT, SPORTS MEDICINE, FRACTURES AND OSTEOPOROSIS. THE FOUNDATION IS ENGAGED DIRECTLY IN THE CONTINUOUS ACTIVE CONDUCT OF MEDICAL RESEARCH IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, INC. D/B/A UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE HOSPITAL, A QUALIFIED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION.

Benevolent & Protective Order Of Elks Of The Usa

Florence, KY

Assets: $991k

Revenue: $509k

MISSION:

HOLD FUNCTIONS TO RAISE MONEY FOR COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND TO MAINTAIN THE FACILITY FOR OUR MEMBERS

Kentucky Music Educators Assn Inc

Richmond, KY

Assets: $991k

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO ADVANCE THE CAUSE OF MUSIC EDUCATION THROUGHOUT THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY BY ENCOURAGING THE STUDY AND MAKING OF MUSIC BY ALL OF THE POPULATION AND BY SERVING AS A STRONG ADVOCATE FOR ISSUES AFFECTING THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF THAT MISSION. KMEA ORGANIZES AND PRODUCES A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES WHICH INCLUDE THE MUSIC EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE, PERFORMENCE ASSESSMENT EVENTS FOR MARCHING BANDS, CONCERT CHOIRS, BANDS, ORCHESTRAS, SOLOS, AND ENSEMBLES, AND THE QUARTERLY PUBLICATION OF THE BLUEGRASS MUSIC NEWS.

Frances Howard Kohlhepp Trust

Louisville, KY

Assets: $989k

Revenue: $32k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)

Bethlehem High School Foundationinc

Bardstown, KY

Assets: $989k

Revenue: $39k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to support and fund raise for a single institution within the Education major group.

Orphan Care Alliance Inc

Louisville, KY

Assets: $988k

Revenue: $835k

MISSION:

ORPHAN CARE ALLIANCE EQUIPS, CONNECTS, AND MOBILIZES CHRISTIANS TO SERVE VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.