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.
| City | Organization Count | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | 2,323 | 31,594 | $5,170,744,693 | $766,919,817 |
| Bowling Green | 632 | 10,596 | $1,401,920,235 | $74,810,993 |
| Frankfort | 484 | 1,936 | $495,993,062 | $67,588,648 |
| Owensboro | 427 | 10,851 | $1,330,277,097 | $80,532,984 |
| Paducah | 354 | 3,440 | $490,042,669 | $513,013,620 |
| Elizabethtown | 285 | 1,438 | $255,514,942 | $3,796,471 |
| Covington | 269 | 2,645 | $236,853,089 | $141,308,550 |
| Richmond | 267 | 1,299 | $111,668,764 | $2,156,264 |
| Somerset | 240 | 896 | $298,997,527 | $20,618,362 |
| Hopkinsville | 239 | 2,359 | $407,841,052 | $10,946,953 |
| Georgetown | 239 | 1,116 | $89,469,759 | $8,055,099 |
| Ashland | 206 | 7,321 | $993,850,284 | $189,857,048 |
| Florence | 201 | 1,532 | $86,960,641 | $29,622,684 |
| Nicholasville | 192 | 410 | $194,052,284 | $14,321,265 |
| Danville | 190 | 3,716 | $502,900,651 | $287,795,249 |
| Madisonville | 180 | 2,391 | $335,609,130 | $17,505,580 |
| Winchester | 172 | 1,065 | $1,353,956,717 | $47,845,187 |
| London | 169 | 799 | $66,706,717 | $0 |
| Henderson | 163 | 1,848 | $608,745,240 | $114,311,977 |
| Murray | 158 | 181 | $30,705,606 | $6,309,596 |
Louisville, KY
Assets: $824k
Revenue: $104k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.
Prospect, KY
Assets: $823k
Revenue: $83k
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.
Elizabethtown, KY
Assets: $823k
Revenue: $355k
MISSION:
PROMOTE THE PORK INDUSTRY BY EDUCATING FARMERS, FUTURE FARMERS, 4H MEMBERS AND OTHER AGRICULTURAL YOUTHS REGARDING THE CARE OF THE SWINE AND SWINE MARKETING OPERATIONS.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $823k
Revenue: $91k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.
Versailles, KY
Assets: $822k
Revenue: $2m
MISSION:
THE MISSION OF THE COALITION IS TO SUPPORT HIGHER EDUCATION MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS BY CREATING COLLABORATIVE OPPORTUNITIES TO TRANSFORM PROCESSES, REDUCE COST, AND INCREASE EFFICIENCIES FOR THEIR MEMBER COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES.
Prestonsburg, KY
Assets: $821k
Revenue: $70k
MISSION:
PROMOTING EDUCATION AND YOUTH ACTIVITIES IN 4-H PROGRAMS AND AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES
Louisville, KY
Assets: $821k
Revenue: $734k
Employees: 12
MISSION:
JUSTFAITH MINISTRIES CREATES TRANSFORMATIVE PROGRAMS THAT INSPIRE ACTION TO ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF INJUSTICE WHILE SERVING WITH LOVE.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $820k
Revenue: $61k
MISSION:
CEDAR LAKE - WASHBURN, INC. OFFERS SAFE & AFFORDABLE COMMUNITY-BASED HOUSING (SEE SCH. O). THE HOUSING IS OFFERED TO PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN THE METRO LOUISVILLE REGION OF KENTUCKY.
Gilbertsville, KY
Assets: $820k
Revenue: $268k
MISSION:
THE KINGS EMBRACE PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SPIRITUAL AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT FOR THE UNDERPRIVILEGED PEOPLE OF KENYA
Erlanger, KY
Assets: $820k
Revenue: $192k
MISSION:
ENCOURAGE ORGANIZING & PROMOTE, MAINTAIN, PROTECT & ADVANCE THE UFCW INTERNATIONAL UNION.
Newport, KY
Assets: $816k
Revenue: $575k
Employees: 4
MISSION:
TO MAKE SYMPHONIC MUSIC ATTRACTIVE, ACCESSIBLE, AND AFFORDABLE TO RESIDENTS OF NORTHERN KENTUCKY AND GREATER CINCINNATI REACHING NEARLY 19,250 PEOPLE DURING THE 2021-22 SEASON.
Pewee Valley, KY
Assets: $816k
Revenue: $18k
MISSION:
THE PEWEE VALLEY CEMETERY WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1889 ON APPROXIMATELY 14 ACRES IN PEWEE VALLEY, KENTUCKY. THE EASTERN SECTION WAS ORIGINALLY SEGREGATED AS A THE BLACK CEMETERY, AND ANOTHER SECTION WAS LATER ASSIGNED FOR CONFEDERATE CEMETERY FOR THE VETERANS FROM THE PEWEE VALLEY CONFEDERATE VETERANS HOME. THE PRIMARY CEMETERY HAS BEEN ON THE WEST SIDE OF THESE TWO. A VOLUNTEER, CONTINUES TO OVERSEE THE EASTERN SECTION. THE WESTERN CEMETERY IS MANAGED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Eddyville, KY
Assets: $816k
Revenue: $10k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to operate associations for male and female students which are chapters of national or international organizations, have secret rites and restricted membership, and may undertake, as a part of their activities, community improvement or charitable projects.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $815k
Revenue: $658k
MISSION:
OUR MISSION IS TO DEVELOP NEW NONSTOP AIR SERVICE ROUTES FROM LOUISVILLE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO IMPORTANT DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL DESTINATIONS OVER A MULTI-YEAR PERIOD TO BENEFIT THE ENTIRE REGION.
Hazard, KY
Assets: $815k
Revenue: $6m
Employees: 114
MISSION:
THE NON PROFIT SEEKS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES AND VULNERABLE POPULATION BY ASSURING ACCESS TO QUALITY PRIMARY HEALTH SERVICES
Covington, KY
Assets: $814k
Revenue: $32k
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.
Edmonton, KY
Assets: $814k
Revenue: $749k
Employees: 15
MISSION:
TO PROMOTE CULTURAL AWARENESS IN OUR RURAL COMMUNITY WITH FULL SEASONS OF SHOWS
Elizabethtown, KY
Assets: $811k
Revenue: $247k
MISSION:
TO ANALYZE AGRICULTURAL PROBLEMS AND FORMULATING ACTION TO ACHIEVE EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT, ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT
Lexington, KY
Assets: $811k
Revenue: $796k
Employees: 18
MISSION:
MISSION: TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO CONSIDER BENEFICIAL OPTIONS FOR PREGNANCY AND SEXUAL HEALTH
Owensboro, KY
Assets: $811k
Revenue: $547k
MISSION:
A RESIDENTIAL CHRIST CENTERED MINISTRY FOCUSED ON THE RESTORATION OF PEOPLE WITH SUBSTANCE ADDICTION AND LIFE CONTROLLING ISSUES. THIS IS ACHIEVED THROUGH THE APPLICATION OF BIBLICAL TRUTHS, REHABILITATION AND LIFE SKILLS THAT WILL HELP RESIDENTS TRANSITION BACK INTO THEIR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES AS POSITIVE CONTRIBUTORS.