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 |
Lexington, KY
Assets: $810k
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 38
MISSION:
SINCE EDUCATION IS A CONTINUOUS GROWTH PROCESS, BEGINNING WITH BIRTH AND CONTINUING THROUGHOUT LIFE, WE BELEIVE THAT MAXIMUM LEARNING CAN BE ATTAINED ONLY BY PROVIDING EACH CHILD WITH DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE MATERIALS AND ACTIVITIES THROUGH A THEME BASED CENTER ORIENTED PROGRAM.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $810k
Revenue: $535k
MISSION:
TO PROMOTE THE IMPROVEMENT OF HEALTH CARE QUALITY AND PATIENT SAFETY, COLLECTION OF PATIENT SAFETY WORK PRODUCT AND RELATED INFORMATION AND USE OF THIS COLLECTED DATA AND INFORMATION IS THE BASIS FOR EDUCATING HEALTHCARE ENTITIES, AND HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS TO MAKE ADVANCES IN THE AREAS OF PATIENT SAFETY, ERROR PREVENTION, AND IMPROVEMENT IN THE QUALITY OF HEALTH CARE DELIVERED TO THE PUBLIC.
Langley, KY
Assets: $808k
Revenue: $125k
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE SAFE, DECENT, AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO THE ELDERLY IN THE FLOYD COUNTY, KENTUCKY AREA.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $808k
Revenue: $745k
Employees: 31
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE FARM-BASED FOOD AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES WITH THE GOAL OF INSPIRING A NEW GENERATION OF PEOPLE TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH HEALTHY FOOD, FARMING AND THE LAND.
Newport, KY
Assets: $808k
Revenue: $13m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide for the payment of life, sick, accident, or other benefits to the voluntary members of associations or their dependents or designated beneficiaries. This code is used exclusively for organizations exempt from federal taxes under 501(c)(9) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Lexington, KY
Assets: $807k
Revenue: $5m
Employees: 33
MISSION:
PROVIDE THE HIGHEST INTERDISCIPLINARY PALLIATIVE CARE TO ALL IT SERVES WITH THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE PATIENT AND FAMILY. PROVIDE EDUCATION TO THE GROWING NUMBER OF HOSPICES, HOSPITALS, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS SEEKING TO START OR STRENGTHEN THEIR OWN PALLIATIVE CARE PROGRAMS. WE ALSO OFFER PRIMARY CARE AS PART OF OUR EXPANDED SERVICES FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR PATIENTS.
Lexington, KY
Assets: $807k
Revenue: $272k
MISSION:
TO ATTRACT MORE WOMEN INTO ENERGY THROUGH OUTREACH PROGRAMS THROUGH GROWTH IN CHAPTERS AND RELATED MEMBERSHIP. WE WILL RETAIN AND DEVELOP WOMEN IN ENERGY BY FOSTERING RELATIONSHIPS, DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES AND INDUSTRY INSIGHT THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS WITH COMPANIES, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS.
Hebron, KY
Assets: $805k
Revenue: $129k
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.
Frankfort, KY
Assets: $805k
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 7
MISSION:
TO PROMOTE CONSISTENCY IN ADDRESSING AND RESOLVING RADIATION PROTECTION ISSUES,TO ENCOURAGE HIGH STANDARDS IN QUALITY IN RADIATION PROTECTION PROGRAMS,AND TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP IN RADIATION SAFETY AND EDUCATION.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $804k
Revenue: $531k
Employees: 5
MISSION:
PROMOTION OF THE RESTAURANT INDUSTRY IN KENTUCKY THROUGH EDUCATION, EXHIBITS, PROMOTIONS, AND TRAINING
Hawesville, KY
Assets: $804k
Revenue: $128k
Employees: 1
MISSION:
THE DUES AND ASSESSMENTS OF THE PREMIUM IS TO CREATE A FUND TO PAY ALL LOSSES OF THE POLICY HOLDER AS WELL AS THE EXPENSE OF THE COMPANY. INTEREST RECEIVED IS USED FOR THE SAME AS DUES.
Lexington, KY
Assets: $804k
Revenue: $567k
Employees: 3
MISSION:
ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE A NON-PROFIT ASSOCIATION OF BREEDERS, OWNERS AND OTHER INTERESTED INVIDIVUDALS FOR THE PROMOTION AND PRESERVATION OF THE REGISTERED (KWPN) DUTCH WARMBLOOD HORSE IN NORTH AMERICA.
Lexington, KY
Assets: $802k
Revenue: $158k
Employees: 1
MISSION:
THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF LEXINGTON IS AN ORGANIZATION OF WOMEN WHOSE MISSION IS TO ADVANCE WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP FOR MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY IMPACT THROUGH VOLUNTEER ACTION, COLLABORATION, AND TRAINING. THE LEAGUE'S PURPOSE IS EXCLUSIVELY EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $799k
Revenue: $23k
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.
Owensboro, KY
Assets: $799k
Revenue: $662k
MISSION:
THE PROMOTION, ENCOURAGEMENT, AND SOLICITATION OF NEW AND EXPANDED INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES IN THE OWENSBORO-DAVIESS COUNTY AREA
Harlan, KY
Assets: $799k
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 49
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the residential facilities for older adults who are unable to function in an independent living environment because they need assistance with toileting, bathing, dressing, medication, meals and housekeeping and other activities of daily living, but do not require nursing care on a regular basis.
Benton, KY
Assets: $798k
Revenue: $203k
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE A MEANS FOR CHARITABLE AND BENEVOLENT GIVING TO ASSIST IN SUPPORTING THE MIKE MILLER COUNTY PARK AND ALL ITS ACTIVITIES, UPKEEP AND FUTURE EXPANSION PROJECTS.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $795k
Revenue: $59k
MISSION:
UTILIZE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION TO ENCOURAGE THE HUMANE TREATMENT OF HORSES IN THE EQUINE INDUSTRY AND TO CREATE AND DEVELOP PROGRAMS IN THE EQUINE INDUSTRY.
Lexington, KY
Assets: $794k
Revenue: $681k
Employees: 5
MISSION:
PROVIDE POOLED TRUST SERVICES TO DISABLED INDIVIDUALS WHO RECEIVE MEANS TESTED BENEFITS. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES, AT NO CHARGE TO ATTENDEES, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILY MEMBERS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, CONSULTATIONS ABOUT SERVICES AVAILABLE IN KENTUCKY, AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO CONDUCTS INFORMATIONAL PROGRAMS ABOUT KENTUCKY MEDICAID WAIVERS AND OTHER SERVICES AT NO CHARGE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, THEIR FAMILIES, CASE MANAGERS AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS. THE ORGANZIATION ALSO ASSISTS, AT NO CHARGE, ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS TO ESTABLISH ABLE ACCOUNTS TO PROTECT ELIGIBILITY FOR DISABILITY-RELATED SERVICES AND BENEFITS.
Central City, KY
Assets: $794k
Revenue: $70k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to are responsible for the control and extinction of fires; and the inspection of buildings, hillside property and industrial plants to ensure compliance with fire codes.