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 |
Columbia, KY
Assets: $643k
Revenue: $352k
Employees: 1
MISSION:
SHELTER, FOOD, AND SUPPORT TO HELP PROVIDE LIFES NEEDS TO THOSE WHO ARE STRUGGLING-CLOTHING, TEMPORARY LODGING, RENT, FOOD, GAS, UTILITIES, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, ETC
Lexington, KY
Assets: $643k
Revenue: $507k
MISSION:
THE FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NURSING RESEARCH (FININR) PROVIDES RESOURCES TO SUPPORT NURSING RESEARCH AND ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NURSING RESEARCH.
Madisonville, KY
Assets: $643k
Revenue: $116k
MISSION:
LABOR ORGANIZATION REPRESENTING MEMBERS TO IMPROVE WAGES, HOURS AND WORKING CONDITIONS.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $642k
Revenue: $221k
MISSION:
TO CONDUCT MEETINGS AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO PROMOTE THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION OF ITS MEMBERS.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $642k
Revenue: $660k
Employees: 1
MISSION:
THE MISSION OF THE KHC IS TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH HEALTHCARE PURCHASERS AND STAKEHOLDERS TO BUILD HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES THROUGH HIGH QUALITY, AFFORDABLE, AND EQUITABLE HEALTHCARE ACROSS KENTUCKY AND SOUTHERN INDIANA. THE KHC'S VISION IS A MORE EQUITABLE SYSTEM FOR HEALTH WHERE ALL PEOPLE IN KENTUCKY AND SOUTHERN INDIANA HAVE ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY AND AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE.
Paducah, KY
Assets: $642k
Revenue: $22k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)
Murray, KY
Assets: $641k
Revenue: $64k
MISSION:
TO FUND GRANTS FOR TEACHERS AND TO ASSIST STUDENTS WITH AWARDS, TUITION ASSISTANCE AND COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS.
Ashland, KY
Assets: $641k
Revenue: $393k
MISSION:
THE KINGS DAUGHTERS HOSPITAL AUXILIARY WAS ORGANIZED IN 1955. THE PURPOSE OF THE AUXILIARY IS TO COOPERATE WITH THE BOARD OF MANAGERS AND THE MEDICAL STAFF OF THE KINGS DAUGHTERS MEDICAL CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE HOSPITAL AND TO SECURE COMMUNITY INTEREST AND SUPPORT
Williamsburg, KY
Assets: $640k
Revenue: $55k
Employees: 3
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide services for the mutual aid and benefit of their members; that ordinarily have a lodge system whereby activities are carried out under a form of organization that comprises local branches, chartered by a parent organization and largely self-governing, and that make provision for the payment of death benefits, and for benefits in case of accident, sickness, or old age. This code is used exclusively for organizations exempt from federal taxes under 501(c)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Covington, KY
Assets: $639k
Revenue: $55k
MISSION:
THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELIMINATING BLIGHT AND REVITALIZING NORTHERN KENTUCKY'S URBAN CORE NEIGHBORHOODS IN THE CITIES OF COVINGTON AND NEWPORT, THROUGH ACTIVITIES INCLUDING MAKING AND FACILITATING TARGETED INVESTMENTS IN REAL ESTATE.
Frankfort, KY
Assets: $639k
Revenue: $652k
Employees: 2
MISSION:
KBT EDUCATES AND ADVOCATES FOR ALL MODES OF TRANSPORTATION TO PROMOTE A SAFE, SUSTAINABLE NETWORK THAT BRINGS ECONOMIC GROWTH AND IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE TO ALL KENTUCKY COMMUNITIES.
Frankfort, KY
Assets: $639k
Revenue: $12k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.
Cadiz, KY
Assets: $638k
Revenue: $421k
MISSION:
THE PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO PROVIED EXPANDED OPPORTUNTIES TO THE YOUTH AND SENIORS IN TRIGG COUNTY KY. WE HOST AN ANNUAL COMMUNITY AUCTION AT WHICH WE RAISE FUNDS TO ACCOMPLISH THIS GOAL. THE FUNDS ARE DISTIBUTED BETWEEN A SCHOLARSHIPS/GRANTS FUND AND YOUTH AND SENIORS
Maysville, KY
Assets: $637k
Revenue: $77k
MISSION:
FARM BUREAU IS A VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATION OF FARM FAMILIES 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.
Lexington, KY
Assets: $637k
Revenue: $372k
Employees: 6
MISSION:
TO RENDER SERVICE AND AIDE TO VETERANS AND ACTIVE MILITARY MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO SUPPORT AND PROVIDE VOLUNTEER SERVICE TO THE LOCAL VETERANS ADMINISTRATION.
Henderson, KY
Assets: $637k
Revenue: $980k
Employees: 53
MISSION:
TO LEAD INDIVIDUALS IN DEVELOPING THEIR SELF-WORTH AND INDEPENDENCE THROUGH QUALITY TRAINING AND SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES.
Hopkinsville, KY
Assets: $636k
Revenue: $658k
MISSION:
TO PROMOTE AND ADVANCE THE LOCAL TOURISM INDUSTRY AND ECONOMY WHILE SERVING THE ENTERTAINMENT, CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL INTERSTS OF THE PUBLIC.
Prospect, KY
Assets: $634k
Revenue: $812k
MISSION:
PROVIDING ONLINE AND IN-PRINT CONTINUING EDUCATION ACTIVITIES FOR PHYSICIANS AND DENTISTS.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $634k
Revenue: $159k
MISSION:
RESIDENTIAL RENTAL OF APARTMENTS TO LOW AND MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES SUBSIDIZED BY GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAMS.
Jamestown, KY
Assets: $633k
Revenue: $370k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the residential options exclusively for older adults who want to have a simpler, maintenance-free lifestyle and enjoy the company of peers with common interests, or who require a moderate amount of support in the activities of daily living to maintain independent living.