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 |
Elizabethtown, KY
Assets: $414k
Revenue: $177k
Employees: 3
MISSION:
TO CONTROL DOG AND CAT OVERPOPULATION IN HARDIN COUNTY, KENTUCKY
W Somerset, KY
Assets: $413k
Revenue: $448k
MISSION:
TO SUPPORT STUDENTS OF HIGH SCHOOL CONSERVATION CLUB FOR EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENT.
Mount Sterling, KY
Assets: $413k
Revenue: $89k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to focus broadly on strengthening, unifying and building the economic, cultural, educational and social services of an urban community or neighborhood.
Paris, KY
Assets: $413k
Revenue: $215k
Employees: 13
MISSION:
BURIALS, CORNER POSTS FOR LOT IDENTIFICATIONS, INSTALLATION OF MONUMENT FOUNDATIONS, AND MAINTAINED 45 ACRES OF GROUND IN A COMMUNITY CEMETERY.
Owensboro, KY
Assets: $413k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in football. Coaching, access to a football field, football equipment, uniforms, and referees for competitions are generally included.
Irvine, KY
Assets: $413k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to represent the interests of agricultural producers and rural communities.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $411k
Revenue: $326k
Employees: 5
MISSION:
TO RESTORE THE FAMILY AND RENEW THE CULTURE BY EDUCATION AND FORMING MEN AND WOMEN WHO UNDERSTAND AUTHENTIC LOVE AND RESPONSIBILITY
Parksville, KY
Assets: $411k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to operate centers which offer, at a single location, a variety of recreational facilities such as athletic fields and courts, a gymnasium, a swimming pool and public lockers. Recreational centers usually offer an organized program of activities for community residents and provide all necessary equipment.
Franklin, KY
Assets: $411k
Revenue: $927k
Employees: 15
MISSION:
MANAGE THE PARKS SYSTEMS FOR FRANKLIN AND SIMPSON COUNTY. UPKEEP AND MAINTAIN THE PARK PROPERTY. ESTABLISH PROGRAMS FOR SIMPSON COUNTY RESIDENTS
Shelbyville, KY
Assets: $410k
Revenue: $340k
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES
Lexington, KY
Assets: $410k
Revenue: $370k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to establish a worldwide Christian (or other religious) unity; to promote cooperation on such common tasks as supporting missions, working with students and sponsoring conferences; to establish mutual understanding regarding the fundamental issues of belief, worship and polity; and to serve as a united witness on world problems.
Wilder, KY
Assets: $409k
Revenue: $198k
Employees: 14
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE CARE AND COMPANIONSHIP TO ABANDONED CATS AND DOGS IN CAMPBELL COUNTY, KENTUCKY.
Frankfort, KY
Assets: $409k
Revenue: $316k
Employees: 2
MISSION:
SUPPORT THE AGENCY AND ITS EMPLOYEES THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE COMMUNITY AND THE PRIVATE SECTOR TO PROMOTE THE INTERESTS OF THE KENTUCKY STATE POLICE IN SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF THE COMMONWEALTH.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $409k
Revenue: $-11k
MISSION:
PROVIDE LOW-COST RENTAL HOUSING TO LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS.
Morgantown, KY
Assets: $409k
Revenue: $219k
Employees: 6
MISSION:
MORGANTOWN MISSION OPERATES A STORE IN MORGANTOWN KY SIMILAR TO A GOODWILL STORE. LOCAL RESIDENTS DONATE OLD CLOTHING, FURNITURE ETC. THE PROCEEDS FOR THE SALES OF THE ITEMS ARE USED TO HELP NEEDY FAMILIES AND DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO DISTRIBUTES FOOD.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $409k
Revenue: $293k
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.
Danville, KY
Assets: $409k
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: $409k
Revenue: $333k
Employees: 18
MISSION:
ELKS CREATE AND PARTICIPATE IN MANY PROGRAMS TO BETTER THEIR COMMUNITIES AND DEMONSTRATE THAT ELKS CARE, INCLUDING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GRADUATING SENIORS, A DRUG AWARENESS PROGRAM TO PREVENT DRUG ABUSE, AND DIFFERENT YOUTH ACTIVITIES.
Hazard, KY
Assets: $408k
Revenue: $121k
MISSION:
THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF INDEPENDENT LIVING APARTMENTS FOR HANDICAPPED INDIVIDUALS IN HINDMAN, KENTUCKY
Louisville, KY
Assets: $408k
Revenue: $201k
MISSION:
THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO CREATIVELY SOLVE PRESSING SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC ISSUES IN THE LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY AREA.