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 |
Paducah, KY
Assets: $563k
Revenue: $8k
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.
Jamestown, KY
Assets: $562k
Revenue: $336k
MISSION:
IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH EXCEPTIONALITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES.
Crestview Hills, KY
Assets: $562k
Revenue: $489k
Employees: 5
MISSION:
THE MISSION OF CASA OF THE NORTHERN BLUEGRASS REGION IS TO PROVIDE COURT-APPOINTED VOLUNTEER ADVOCACY FOR ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN SO THAT THEY CAN THRIVE IN SAFE, PERMANENT HOMES.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $562k
Revenue: $20k
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.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $562k
Revenue: $511k
Employees: 4
MISSION:
EXPAND EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, AND LITERARY OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNDERREPRESENTED LOUISVILLE RESIDENTS
Bowling Green, KY
Assets: $561k
Revenue: $45k
MISSION:
THE AEOLIAN LODGE #51 WAS ORGANIZED TO IMPROVE AND ENHANCE THE CHARACTER OF MAN. DEATH BENEFITS ARE PROVIDED TO WIDOWS AND CHILDREN OF MEMBERS.
Paducah, KY
Assets: $561k
Revenue: $160k
Employees: 1
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE HOMEOWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW TO MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS
Henderson, KY
Assets: $560k
Revenue: $214k
MISSION:
OUTREACH PROGRAM ASSISTING WITH FOOD, UTILITIES, RENT AND MEDICINE
Lexington, KY
Assets: $560k
Revenue: $596k
Employees: 5
MISSION:
PROVIDE FOR THE SPIRITUAL, EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL, SOCIAL & EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF FAMILIES WORKING IN THE HORSE RACING INDUSTRY.
Henderson, KY
Assets: $560k
Revenue: $57k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to protect our natural resources from abuse, neglect, waste or exploitation and preserve their availability for future generations.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $559k
Revenue: $572k
Employees: 4
MISSION:
TO EMPOWER KENTUCKY ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES IN PROVIDING QUALITY, ACCESSIBLE AND COMPASSIONATE HEALTHCARE THROUGH EDUCATION, LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY.
Lexington, KY
Assets: $559k
Revenue: $371k
Employees: 18
MISSION:
THE MISSION OF KENTUCKY HUMANE CENTER, INC. (KYEHC) IS TO PROVIDE HUMANE TREATMENT AND SHELTER WHILE WORKING AS A CLEARINGHOUSE TO SEEK ADOPTIVE HOMES FOR ALL OF KENTUCKY'S UNWANTED EQUINES, REGARDLESS OF BREED. KYEHC IS ALSO COMMITTED TO EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT THESE ISSUES.
Boaz, KY
Assets: $558k
Revenue: $23k
MISSION:
THE MISSION OF THE CHARLIE MOZEE MEMORIAL TRUST IS TO ASSIST IN PREVENTING AND RELIEVING SUFFERING AND DISTRESS AMONG POOR AND UNFORTUNATE PERSONS RESIDING IN GRAVES COUNTY, KENTUCKY, BY PROVIDING TO OR FOR THEM AND THEIR DEPENDANTS, NECESSARY FOOD, RAIMENT
Hopkinsville, KY
Assets: $558k
Revenue: $644k
Employees: 24
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in the game of golf. Coaching, access to a golf course, golf equipment, and officials for competitions are generally included.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $557k
Revenue: $377k
Employees: 4
MISSION:
THE CAIN CENTER FOR THE DISABLED, INC. WAS FORMED TO ENGAGE IN AND PROMOTE CHARITABLE, BENEVOLENT, EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL, LITERARY, CULTURAL, ATHLETIC AND SCIENTIFIC PURSUITS INVOLVING HANDICAPPED INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES. SPECIFICALLY, THE ORGANIZATION HAS BUILT AND IS CURRENTLY OPERATING AND MANAGING SEVERAL MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING FACILITIES FOR HANDICAPPED INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF LIVING QUARTERS, ATTENDANT CARE OPPORTUNITIES AND RECREATIONAL PROJECTS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OWNS THE CAIN-BINGHAM APARTMENTS, AN 8-UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX LOCATED IN LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY.
Bowling Green, KY
Assets: $556k
Revenue: $23k
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.
Frankfort, KY
Assets: $556k
Revenue: $131k
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.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $556k
Revenue: $13k
MISSION:
We could not find a description of this organization.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $555k
Revenue: $133k
MISSION:
TO SERVE NEEDY HANDICAPPED VETERANS AND ESPECIALLY CHILDREN
Melbourne, KY
Assets: $554k
Revenue: $275
MISSION:
JEANNE D'ARC RESIDENCE PROVIDES SAFE, AFFORDABLE, AND TEMPORARY HOUSING FOR YOUNG WOMEN.