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 |
Lebanon, KY
Assets: $407k
Revenue: $155k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to build, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing for low-income individuals and families, older adults and people with disabilities; or which make purchasable housing available to low or moderate income families by offering lower priced housing and/or affordable payment plans, by arranging for interest or mortgage subsidies or by involving eventual owners in the construction process (sweat equity).
Union, KY
Assets: $407k
Revenue: $95k
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.
Augusta, KY
Assets: $407k
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.
Prestonsburg, KY
Assets: $406k
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.
Bowling Green, KY
Assets: $406k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Education major group area.
Madisonville, KY
Assets: $406k
Revenue: $417k
Employees: 13
MISSION:
TO ENSURE THE HUMANE AND COMPASSIONATE TREATMENT OF ALL ANIMALS.
Gravel Switch, KY
Assets: $406k
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)
Elkton, KY
Assets: $405k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to represent the interests of agricultural producers and rural communities.
Sandy Hook, KY
Assets: $405k
Revenue: $27k
Employees: 1
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO FAMILIES IN ELLIOTT COUNTY, KY WHICH INCLUDE CHILD CARE, JOB TRAINING, CNA TRAINING, AND ASSISTANCE TO COMMUNITY PROGRAMS SUCH AS DRUG REHAB, HOUSING AND FOOD DISTRIBUTION
Louisville, KY
Assets: $405k
Revenue: $12k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is the fund-raising entity for a single institution within the Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations major group area.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $405k
Revenue: $430k
MISSION:
AMVETS IS A VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATION WHOSE MEMBERS, HAVING SERVED OR NOW SERVING IN THE U.S. ARMED FORCES, ARE UNITED TO UPHOLD AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES; TO SAFEGUARD THE PRINCIPLES OF FREEDOM, LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL
Richmond, KY
Assets: $405k
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 94
MISSION:
LAFONTAINE PREPARATORY SCHOOL IS AN INSTITUTION WHERE DYNAMIC LEARNING EXPERIENCES CREATE A COMMUNITY OF ENGAGED LEARNERS AND FAMILIES.
Louisa, KY
Assets: $404k
Revenue: $96k
MISSION:
FURNISH INSURANCE, OTHER FARM SERVICES & AGRICULTURE PROGRAMS TO MEMBERS IN ORDER TO IMPROVE PRODUCTION; WORK WITH YOUTH & 4-H GROUPS TO IMPROVE AGRICULTURE PROGRAMS & FARM SERVICES.
Lexington, KY
Assets: $404k
Revenue: $60k
MISSION:
TO ENHANCE THE GENERAL PUBLIC'S AWARENESS OF OPERA IN CENTRAL KENTUCKY AND THROUGHOUT THE COMMONWEALTH
Burlington, KY
Assets: $404k
Revenue: $112k
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.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $404k
Employees: 1
MISSION:
TO PROMOTE AND ADVANCE THE PROFESSIONAL SURVEYORS PROFESSION WITHIN THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY BY PROVIDING A CENTRALIZED MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION FOR THE ACHIEVEMENT OF COMMON INTERESTS AND THE CONTINUED ADVANCEMENT OF THE PROFESSION.
Union, KY
Assets: $404k
Revenue: $426k
Employees: 1
MISSION:
PROMOTING AWARENESS, EDUCATION, AND MEDICAL SAFETY MEASURES OF ALL CARDIAC RELATED EPISODES FOR COMPETITIVE YOUTH AND HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS.
Carrollton, KY
Assets: $404k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is the fund-raising entity for a single institution within the Community Improvement & Capacity Building major group area.
Carrollton, KY
Assets: $404k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to maintain cemeteries, or provide burial or funeral services for charitable purposes.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $403k
Revenue: $16k
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.