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: $452k
Revenue: $113k
MISSION:
THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS ITS VETERAN MEMBERS AS WELL AS HANDICAPPED AND HOSPITALIZED VETERANS WHO ARE HOSPITALIZED IN THE LOCAL VETERANS HOSPITAL. IT PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT/FELLOWSHIP VIA ITS FACILITIES.
Robards, KY
Assets: $451k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide or coordinate a wide variety of programs and services for people with developmental disabilities.
Lexington, KY
Assets: $451k
Revenue: $197k
MISSION:
ACCEPT DONATIONS AND RAISE FUNDS TO PROVIDE CLOTHING FOR NEEDY SCHOOL CHILDREN AND TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO LOCAL STUDENTS
Louisville, KY
Assets: $451k
Revenue: $157k
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)
Lebanon, KY
Assets: $451k
Revenue: $588k
Employees: 8
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to make available to members and their guests and facilities for recreational activities, sports and games. Also included are social clubs that provide opportunities for people to meet and socialize with their peers at dances, parties, picnics, barbecues and other companionable events; and special interest clubs which enable people to share hobbies or other interests with individuals with those same interests.
Prospect, KY
Assets: $450k
Revenue: $617k
Employees: 5
MISSION:
PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL REHABILITATION, RETRAINING, AND PLACEMENT OF RETIRED THOROUGHBRED RACEHORSES
Louisville, KY
Assets: $450k
Revenue: $456k
MISSION:
THE ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR, DEDICATED TO CHARITY, TRUTH, AND LOVING KINDNESS, IS THE LARGEST ORGANIZATION IN THE WORLD TO WHICH MEN AND WOMEN MAY BELONG.
Lexington, KY
Assets: $450k
Revenue: $363k
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE ENERGY ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS DEMONSTRATING NEED IN KENTUCKY.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $449k
Revenue: $309k
MISSION:
OUR FOUNDATIONAL MISSION IS TO PROVIDE CONNECTION, HEALING, RECOVERY, HOUSING, AND EMPLOYMENT FOR THE VETERAN COMMUNITY. WE HAVE SEVERAL PROGRAMS THAT ALLOW US TO FACILITATE EACH OF THESE KEY INITIATIVES TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF OUR COMMUNITIES VETERANS.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $449k
MISSION:
THE PRIMARY PURPOSES ARE TO PRESENT A CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERT SERIES TO THE PUBLIC AND TO HOLD AN ANNUAL CHAMBER MUSIC COMPETITION FOR STUDENT ENSEMBLES.
Henderson, KY
Assets: $449k
Revenue: $355k
Employees: 12
MISSION:
TO PROMOTE FELLOWSHIP AND COMRADERY AMONG PAST AND PRESENT MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES
Elizabethtown, KY
Assets: $448k
Revenue: $421k
Employees: 6
MISSION:
SUPPORT AND APPOINT COURT APPOINTED VOLUNTEER ADVOCACY FOR ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN SO THAT THEY CAN THRIVE IN SAFE PERMANENT HOMES
Elizabethtown, KY
Assets: $448k
Revenue: $331k
Employees: 11
MISSION:
TO NURTURE AND RESTORE HOPE TO CHILDREN AT RISK, BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL, EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT TO HELP THEM REACH THEIR POTENTIAL AND FIND THEIR PURPOSE IN LIFE AS ONE COMMUNITY LOCKS ARMS AND WORKS TOGETHER.
Lexington, KY
Assets: $447k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the organizations, sometimes referred to as public charities, that derive their funding or support primarily from the general public in carrying out their social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare. Although public foundations may provide direct charitable services to the public as other nonprofits do, their primary focus is on grantmaking.
Wayland, KY
Assets: $447k
Revenue: $478k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to acquire, preserve, research and exhibit collections of objects including documents, tools, implements and furnishings that have significance in helping to interpret or understand the past.
Covington, KY
Assets: $446k
Revenue: $-24k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide a broad range of social services for individuals or families.
Frankfort, KY
Assets: $446k
Revenue: $62k
MISSION:
KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU IS A GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATION THAT BEGAN IN 1919 TO REPRESENT THE INTERESTS OF ITS MEMBER-FAMILIES THROUGH PROGRAMS AND SUPPORTING EFFORTS.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $446k
Revenue: $181k
MISSION:
ALL ACTIVITIES REPRESENT HISTORICAL LIFE AND SHOWCASE HISTORICAL ACTIVITY
Ashland, KY
Assets: $445k
Revenue: $248k
Employees: 5
MISSION:
TO OFFER MEALS ON A DAILY BASIS TO THOSE IN NEED OF FOOD
Scottsville, KY
Assets: $445k
Revenue: $545k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide a broad range of social services for individuals or families.