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 |
Bowling Green, KY
Assets: $499k
Revenue: $10k
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.
Scottsville, KY
Assets: $499k
Revenue: $108k
Employees: 1
MISSION:
RENOVATE, IMPROVE, PRESERVE AND MAINTAIN THE HISTORIC DOWNTOWN OF SCOTTSVILLE, KENTUCKY.
Hopkinsville, KY
Assets: $498k
Revenue: $118k
MISSION:
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PERFORM RESCUE ACTIVITIES TO INCLUDE VEHICLE EXTRICATION, WATER RESCUE AND RECOVERY, SEARCH AND RESCUE, HIGH ANGLE RESCUE, LOW ANGLE RESCUE, SEVERE STORM RESPONSE, EMERGENCY EVACUATIONS, AND OTHER SERVICES AS REQUIRED.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $498k
Revenue: $183k
Employees: 1
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE VARIOUS TYPES OF ASSISTANCE RELATED TO EDUCATION, HEALTH, REHAB AND CHILDCARE BASED ON THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF DEPRIVED COMMUNITIES IN THE LOUISVILLE AND JEFFERSON COUNTY KENTUCKY.
Lexington, KY
Assets: $498k
Revenue: $234k
MISSION:
TO ASSIST OTHERS BY PUTTING THOSE WHO HAVE SURPLUS ASSETS AND SURPLUS GOODS IN TOUCH WITH THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE IN NEED OF SUPPORT, BOTH MONETARILY AND BY DIREC ITEM DONATIONS.
Frankfort, KY
Assets: $498k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to focus on the development and improvement of food resources or food procurement through information and technical assistance for agricultural establishments and individuals in rural or urban settings.
Salyersville, KY
Assets: $498k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to represent the interests of agricultural producers and rural communities.
Paducah, KY
Assets: $497k
Revenue: $224k
MISSION:
PROVIDES LODGING & MEALS FOR HOMELESS PEOPLE. THE ORGANIZATION HOUSES AND FEEDS APPROXIMATELY 60 PEOPLE ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTS THE HOMELESS IN OBTAINING JOBS AND TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM WORK. ALSO COUNSELS INDIVIDUALS IN ALCOHOL AND DRUG REHAB.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $497k
Revenue: $362k
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE LGBTQ+ - AFFIRMING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS FOR YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND TO ENGAGE IN OTHER CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES CONSISTENT WITH THIS PURPOSE.
Lexington, KY
Assets: $497k
Revenue: $381k
Employees: 1
MISSION:
TO PROTECT AND DEVELOP THE KENTUCKY EQUINE COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP.
La Center, KY
Assets: $497k
Revenue: $343k
Employees: 4
MISSION:
OSCAR BAPTIST CHURCH, INC. IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR RELIGIOUS PURPOSES. THE CHURCH EXISTS TO GLORIFY GOD BY SHARING CHRIST, STRENGTHENING BELIEVERS, SERVING PEOPLE, AND STARTING CHURCHES.
Franklin, KY
Assets: $497k
Revenue: $24k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to represent the interests of agricultural producers and rural communities.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $496k
Revenue: $361k
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTION, TRAINING, EDUCATION AND MENTORING OF YOUNG PASTORS OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH. THROUGH THE "TIME OF REFRESHING RETREATS" THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES COUNSELING FOR YOUNG PASTORS IN HOW TO BALANCE THEIR WORK AND FAMILY LIFE.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $496k
Revenue: $284k
Employees: 1
MISSION:
LOBBY LOCALLY WITH GENERAL CONTRACTORS TO SECURE WORK FOR UNION MEMBERS.
Jamestown, KY
Assets: $495k
Revenue: $275k
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.
Lexington, KY
Assets: $495k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to operate organizations that provide educational programs within the formal educational system or offered as an adjunct to the traditional school curriculum which help students succeed in school and prepare for life. Includes organizations that partner parents, families, schools, business and/or community leaders to broker resources for the benefit of local schools.
Inez, KY
Assets: $495k
Revenue: $502k
MISSION:
TRANSFORMING COMMUNITIES THROUGH RELATIONSHIPS THAT NURTURE FAITH-INSPIRED HOPE AND HOLISTIC WELLNESS IN INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.
Murray, KY
Assets: $494k
Revenue: $248k
MISSION:
MOTIVATING ARTISTIC GROWTH THROUGH COMMUNITY ARTS DEVELOPMENT
Nicholasville, KY
Assets: $494k
Revenue: $200k
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.
Somerset, KY
Assets: $494k
Revenue: $957k
Employees: 7
MISSION:
PROVIDE RELIGIOUS BROADCASTING TO A 27-COUNTY SERVICE AREA.