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: $624k
Revenue: $51k
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.
Melbourne, KY
Assets: $624k
Revenue: $97k
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION AND MEDIAL SERVICES IN AND AROUND THE CITY OF MELBOURNE, KENTUCKY
Bardstown, KY
Assets: $623k
Revenue: $12k
MISSION:
TO ELIMINATE SUBSTANDARD HOUSING IN THE TRI-COUNTY AREA OF MARION, NELSON AND WASHINGTON BY BUILDING HOMES FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES
Lexington, KY
Assets: $623k
Revenue: $558k
Employees: 16
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in sports involving horseback riding and jumping. Coaching, access to riding and jumping facilities and officials for competitions are generally included.
Belfry, KY
Assets: $623k
Revenue: $179k
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.
Morehead, KY
Assets: $623k
Revenue: $94k
Employees: 1
MISSION:
ADVANCE AND IMPROVE IN ROWAN CO. KY THE SCIENCE AND ART OF AGRICULTURE, HOME ECONOMICS, HORTICULTURE, AND ANIMAL INDUSTRY. PROVIDE INSURANCE SERVICES TO MEMEBERS. PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS.
Lexington, KY
Assets: $623k
Revenue: $539k
Employees: 10
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE MEALS, LODGING AND MEETING FACILITIES FOR THE MEMBERS OF CHI OMEGA SORORITY, LAMBDA ALPHA CHAPTER.
Middlesboro, KY
Assets: $620k
Revenue: $90k
MISSION:
LEGISLATIVE PROGRAMS-WE DID NOT LOBBY, BUT PASSED RESOLUTIONS TO ASK STATE AND NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS TO PROMOTE AGRICULTURAL ISSUES.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $620k
Revenue: $6m
Employees: 46
MISSION:
FEED LOUISVILLE MEETS THE DAILY BASIC HUMAN NEEDS OF OUR UNHOUSED COMMUNITY WHILE WORKING TO REMOVE THE BARRIERS TO PERMANENT HOUSING.
Monticello, KY
Assets: $618k
Revenue: $312k
Employees: 20
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to operate facilities for cooperative group living experiences in the out-of-doors; and which provide opportunities to learn campcraft, nature lore and conservation, and participate in a wide range of indoor and outdoor recreational, athletic and group social activities including cookouts.
Lexington, KY
Assets: $618k
Revenue: $508k
MISSION:
TO SUPPORT SCAPA, A PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL IN FAYETTE CO, KENTUCKY
Murray, KY
Assets: $618k
Revenue: $57k
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.
Lexington, KY
Assets: $618k
Revenue: $10m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions.
Lexington, KY
Assets: $617k
Revenue: $415k
Employees: 3
MISSION:
EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS AND WORKERS
Leitchfield, KY
Assets: $616k
Revenue: $33k
Employees: 2
MISSION:
We could not find a description of this organization.
Benton, KY
Assets: $616k
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 5
MISSION:
WME, INC. IS A RELIGIOUS NON-PROFIT OF THE STATE OF KENTUCKY. WME, INC. PROVIDES SUPPORT TO CHRISTIAN MISSIONARIES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES TO PLANT CHURCHES AND MAKE DISCIPLES IN UNREACHED AREAS.
Bowling Green, KY
Assets: $615k
Revenue: $83k
Employees: 1
MISSION:
THE HOUSE CORP IS CHARGED WITH PROVIDING SAFE AND ENJOYABLE COLLEGIATE LIVING FACILITIES FOR HOUSE RESIDENTS AND CHAPTER MEMBERS AND BE ACTIVE IN COMMUNITY SERVICE AND IN THE PROGRAMS THAT THE NATION CHAPTER SUPPORTS.
Hopkinsville, KY
Assets: $614k
Revenue: $594k
Employees: 4
MISSION:
TO PROMOTE THE WELL BEING OF FAMILIES IN THE HOPKINSVILLE/CHRISTIAN COUNTY COMMUNITY THROUGH CRISIS RELIEF FOR RENT, UTILITIES & MEDICATION; A FOOD PANTRY TO SERVE PERSONS IN NEED OF EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE & EDUCATION SERVICES DESIGNED AROUND PREPARING CLIENTS FOR SELF SUFFICIENCY.
Hopkinsville, KY
Assets: $614k
Revenue: $359k
Employees: 25
MISSION:
TO CONSULT AND EDUCATE INDIVIDUALS IN A CRISIS PREGNANCY ABOUT THEIR ALTERNATIVES AND RELATED COUNSELING AND EDUCATION SERVICES.
Winchester, KY
Assets: $614k
Revenue: $216k
Employees: 1
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide for the humane care, protection and control of animals and which investigate instances of cruelty to animals.