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 |
Georgetown, KY
Assets: $711k
Revenue: $899k
Employees: 57
MISSION:
WE CREATE PROFESSIONAL THEATRE AND TRAIN THE NEXT GENERATION OF THEATRE ARTISTS, SO THAT OUR COMMUNITY CAN ENJOY A SHARED EXPERIENCE OF MASTERFUL STORYTELLING.
Lexington, KY
Assets: $711k
Revenue: $31k
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.
Leitchfield, KY
Assets: $711k
Revenue: $167k
MISSION:
FARM BUREAU IS DEDICATED TO SERVING AS THE VOICE OF AGRICULTURE BY IDENTIFYING PROBLEMS, DEVELOPING SOLUTIONS AND TAKING ACTIONS WHICH WILL IMPROVE NET FARM INCOME, ACHIEVE BETTER ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL.
Harrodsburg, KY
Assets: $711k
Revenue: $147k
Employees: 4
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to satisfy their inner needs and enhance their spiritual growth through organized worship or through other devotional activities under the auspices of one of the group of religious faiths that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Use this code for Christian denominations that are not specified below as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools. (rev. 11/04)
Louisville, KY
Assets: $710k
Revenue: $333k
Employees: 3
MISSION:
THE ORGANIZATION EXISTS TO COALESCE OUR COMMUNITY'S PRIVATE AND PUBLIC RESOURCES TO PROVIDE EQUITABLE, ACCESSIBLE HOUSING CHOICES FOR ALL PERSONS THROUGH ADVOCACY, PUBLIC EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROVIDERS.
Leitchfield, KY
Assets: $710k
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 19
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE CHILD DAY CARE SERVICES TO ALLOW PARENTS TO REMAIN GAINFULLY EMPLOYED.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $709k
Revenue: $393k
MISSION:
THE MISSION OF SPONSOR 4 SUCCESS INC. ("S4S") IS TO IMPROVE THE LIVING AND ECONOMIC CONDITIONS IN POOR AND UNDER-SERVED COMMUNITIES. S4S ACHIEVES ITS PURPOSE BY SPONSORING (I) THE CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS OF FINANCIALLY CHALLENGED PARENTS AND HELPING THEM TO DEFER THE COST OF EDUCATIONAL, ATHLETIC AND VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS, (II) DISADVANTAGED SENIOR CITIZENS' COST OF MINOR HOME REPAIRS, AND (III) THE PROGRAMS OF SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, AND OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND MORE.
Ashland, KY
Assets: $708k
Revenue: $173k
MISSION:
SUPPORT OF HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC SCHOOL'S OPERATIONAL COSTS, TUITION SUPPLEMENTS, SUPPLIES, MAINTENANCE.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $706k
Revenue: $58k
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR EIGHT MEN AND WOMEN WITH MENTAL ILLNESS
David, KY
Assets: $705k
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 25
MISSION:
ST VINCENT MISSION INC PROVIDES EMERGENCY SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES INCLUDING A FOOD PANTRY, SECOND HAND STORE, ANNUAL CHRISTMAS STORE, EMERGENCY FINANCES, HOME REPAIRS, SCHOLARSHIPS FOR BOOKS AND GARDEN SUPPORT.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $705k
Revenue: $406k
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.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $705k
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 17
MISSION:
PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AND SUPPORT TO KENTUCKY'S FAMILY OF GOLF ORGANIZATIONS.
Lexington, KY
Assets: $704k
Revenue: $292k
Employees: 6
MISSION:
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A RADIO READING SERVICE FOR THE BLIND AND THE PRINT-HANDICAPPED IN LEXINGTON, CENTRAL & EASTERN KENTUCKY, LOUISVILLE METRO AREA, AND ADJACENT COUNTIES IN KENTUCKY AND INDIANA WHERE BROADCASTS MAY BE RECEIVED. THROUGH THIS SERVICE, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ACCESS TO PREVIOUSLY UNAVAILABLE INFORMATION INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOCAL AND NATIONAL NEWSPAPERS, CURRENT PERIODICALS, AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS ADDRESSED TO THE INTERESTS OF THE AUDIENCE.
Alexandria, KY
Assets: $703k
Revenue: $415k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to represent the interests of agricultural producers and rural communities.
Scottsville, KY
Assets: $703k
Revenue: $11k
MISSION:
PROVIDES AGRICULTURE INFORMATION TO MEMBERS PROVIDED BY STATE AND NATIONAL FARM ORGANIZATIONS.
Lexington, KY
Assets: $703k
Revenue: $164k
MISSION:
THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED IT'S SIGNATURE ANNUAL TOY PROGRAM, AS WELL AS VARIOUS COMMUNITY AWARENESS ACTIVITIES, THE MONUMENT TO THE FALLEN AND THE FIREFIGHTERS STAIRCLIMB.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $703k
Revenue: $706k
Employees: 1
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide a broad range of social services for individuals or families.
Bowling Green, KY
Assets: $702k
Revenue: $28k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are business and professional men and/or women or other individuals who have a common interest in improving the life of the community, which conduct fund-raising events to finance community service projects. Many service clubs are chapters of national or international organizations.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $701k
Revenue: $25k
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.
Lagrange, KY
Assets: $701k
Revenue: $48k
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.