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 |
Lexington, KY
Assets: $403k
Employees: 8
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide preventive, diagnostic and inpatient, outpatient and residential treatment services as well as transitional support for people who have a physical and/or psychological dependency on alcohol and/or drugs.
Williamsburg, KY
Assets: $403k
Revenue: $513k
Employees: 10
MISSION:
SENIOR CITIZENS OF WHITLEY COUNTY, INC. WAS ORGANIZED AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE, ENTERTAINMENT, RECREATION, SOCIAL OPPORTUNITY, FELLOWSHIP AND GENERAL WELFARE TO AGED AND ELDERLY PERSONS.
Lexington, KY
Assets: $403k
Revenue: $56k
MISSION:
TO DEVELOP & BUILD A 7-UNIT APT BUILDING FOR THE LOW-INCOME ELDERLY
Owensboro, KY
Assets: $402k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to conduct research which can be used to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases or conditions, including stroke, that affect the heart, lungs and blood vessels. The related medical specialty is cardiovascular medicine, a subspecialty of internal medicine.
Paducah, KY
Assets: $402k
Revenue: $150k
MISSION:
THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A CLUB FOR THE BENEFIT OF MEMBERS AND GUESTS AND PROVIDES FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES FOR LOCAL AND NATIONAL CHARITIES.
Lewisburg, KY
Assets: $402k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to are responsible for the control and extinction of fires; and the inspection of buildings, hillside property and industrial plants to ensure compliance with fire codes.
Hopkinsville, KY
Assets: $401k
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)
Cadiz, KY
Assets: $400k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to acquire, preserve and exhibit collections of objects including fine art, decorative art, folk/ethnic art and textiles that are collected primarily for their aesthetic qualities and their importance as representatives of a particular artistic tradition or style.
Nicholasville, KY
Assets: $400k
Revenue: $243k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in soccer. Coaching, access to a soccer field, soccer equipment, uniforms, and officials for competitions are generally included.
Maysville, KY
Assets: $400k
Employees: 3
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.
Lexington, KY
Assets: $399k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide technical assistance training and material resources to support the capacity-building efforts of nations outside the U. S. with a focus on agricultural and rural development, health, education, social welfare, small business development and industrial growth.
Berea, KY
Assets: $399k
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 10
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide education services where the major purpose is unclear cannot be accurately assigned.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $399k
Revenue: $34k
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS ENROLLED IN COMMUNITY COLLEGES THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF KENTUCKY. WHILE IT IS NOT MANDATORY, IT IS PREFERRED THAT THE STUDENT MAJOR IN EDUCATION. A SCHOLARSHIP IS OFFERED TO A STUDENT AT EACH OF THE COMMUNITY COLLEGES. FINANCIAL NEED ASSESSMENTS ARE PERFORMED AT THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE LEVEL.
Lynch, KY
Assets: $399k
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 4
MISSION:
BACKROADS OF APPALACHIA IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION TO PROVIDE NEW ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITIES OF EASTERN KENTUCKY AND SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA.
Versailles, KY
Assets: $398k
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: $398k
Revenue: $16k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the organizations concerned with civil society, philanthropy, and the nonprofit sector who seek to promote the practice of charitable giving and voluntarism through a variety of strategies including advocacy, disclosure, information exchange, and research. (rev. 1/05)
Elizabethtown, KY
Assets: $398k
Revenue: $784k
Employees: 2
MISSION:
KASBO PROVIDES SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT TO THOSE WHO ARE IN BUSINESS MGMT OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Louisville, KY
Assets: $398k
Revenue: $67k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the organizations concerned with civil society, philanthropy, and the nonprofit sector who seek to promote the practice of charitable giving and voluntarism through a variety of strategies including advocacy, disclosure, information exchange, and research. (rev. 1/05)
Falmouth, KY
Assets: $397k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to maintain cemeteries, or provide burial or funeral services for charitable purposes.
Franklin, KY
Assets: $397k
Revenue: $148k
MISSION:
ORGANIZED TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES, PROVIDE A FACILITY FOR SOCIAL INTERACTION AND VETERAN SUPPORT