The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Kentucky
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.
Where are Nonprofits
located in Kentucky?
| 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 |
Explore Nonprofits in Kentucky
Knights Of Columbus
Louisville, KY
Assets: $313k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide services for the mutual aid and benefit of their members; that ordinarily have a lodge system whereby activities are carried out under a form of organization that comprises local branches, chartered by a parent organization and largely self-governing, and that make provision for the payment of death benefits, and for benefits in case of accident, sickness, or old age. This code is used exclusively for organizations exempt from federal taxes under 501(c)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Monterey Volunteer Fire Department Inc
Owenton, KY
Assets: $313k
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.
Lesley & Rhyan Prather Foundation
Valley Station, KY
Assets: $313k
Revenue: $413k
MISSION:
OUR MISSION IS TO HELP CHILDREN, WOMEN & FAMILIES IN NEED BY BEING THERE TO SUPPORT THEM IN TIMES OF NEED.
Fairness Campaign Inc
Louisville, KY
Assets: $313k
Revenue: $505k
MISSION:
WORKING FOR EQUALITY & ENDING ANTI-GAY DISCRIMINATION.
The@wehling Family Charitable Foundation Inc
Augusta, KY
Assets: $312k
Revenue: $44k
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.
Henry W Richardson Memorial Service Foundation Inc
Shepherdsville, KY
Assets: $312k
MISSION:
We could not find a description of this organization.
Campbell County Firefighters Education Association Inc
Newport, KY
Assets: $312k
Revenue: $343k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide education services where the major purpose is unclear cannot be accurately assigned.
Kentucky Hospice Network Inc
Owensboro, KY
Assets: $311k
Revenue: $10k
MISSION:
ALLEVIATE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DISTRESS OF DYING, AND TO DEVELOP, COORDINATE AND SUPPORT THE OPERATION AND ACTIVITIES OF ITS MEMBERS.
Hazard Lions Montessori School
Hazard, KY
Assets: $311k
Employees: 15
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide foundation-level learning for children (usually age two through five and four and one half or five respectively) prior to entering the formal school setting.
Biology Integration And Outreach For Science Education
Ryland Heights, KY
Assets: $311k
Revenue: $6k
MISSION:
BIOLOGY INTEGRATION AND OUTREACH FOR SCIENCE EDUCATION'S (BIOSE) MISSION IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN LIFE SCIENCE TO THE PEOPLE OF NORTHERN KENTUCKY AND THE GREATER CINCINNATI AREA AND PROMOTE SCIENCE EDUCATION.
Volunteers Of America Inc
Louisville, KY
Assets: $310k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the separately incorporated, local Volunteers of America sites.
Property Valuation Administrators Association Of Kentucky Inc
Danville, KY
Assets: $310k
Revenue: $216k
MISSION:
ASSIST PVA ADMINISTRATORS IN ADMINISTERING KENTUCKY PVA LAWS
Ovi Violet International
Somerset, KY
Assets: $309k
Revenue: $178k
MISSION:
OVI HEALTHCARE TRANSFORMS THE HEALTH, HAPPINESS AND SECURITY OF VULNERABLE CHIDREN.WE GIVE FREE, LIFE-SAVING TREATMENT TO CHILDREN WHO NEED IT, NOW. WE SHOW COMPLETE CARE THAT GOES WAY BEYOND PHYSICAL HEALTH. AND WE REBUILD LOVING FAMILIES, WHENEVER POSSIBLE PREVENTING CHILDREN FROM BECOMING INSTITUTIONALIZED ORPHANS. BY UNDERSTANDING WHY CHILDREN ARE ABANDONDED, WE WORK TOWARDS A FUTURE WHERE NO CHILD IS ALONE.
American Legion
Versailles, KY
Assets: $309k
Revenue: $278k
MISSION:
PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, DONATE THROUGH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM GAMING, SUPPORTING LOCAL SCHOOLS, FIRE DEPARTMENTS, POLICE DEPARTMENTS AND THE LIBRARY
Paducah Alliance Of Neighbors
Paducah, KY
Assets: $308k
Revenue: $243k
Employees: 3
MISSION:
COORDINATE & FACILITATE HOMEOWNERS, THE CITY, VOLUNTEERS, & CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS IN QUALIFYING AND ASSISTING LOW INCOME HOMEOWNERES IN REHABILITATION OF THEIR PROPERTIES BRINGING THEM UP TO CURRENT BUILDING CODES
Franklin-Simpson Educational Coalition Inc
Franklin, KY
Assets: $308k
Revenue: $110k
MISSION:
PROVIDE FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR THE FRANKLIN SIMPSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Mid Kentucky Kennel Club Inc
Campbellsville, KY
Assets: $308k
Revenue: $233k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to offer services which help individuals develop an understanding of the animal species in which they have an interest and/or to work more effectively with their pets.
Oak Hill Recreational Association Inc
Clinton, KY
Assets: $308k
Revenue: $222k
Employees: 17
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to operate societies, professional councils, and other organizations that bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Recreation, Sports, Leisure, Athletics major group area.
Kentucky Association For Environmental Education
Elizabethtown, KY
Assets: $308k
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 45
MISSION:
THE MISSION OF KAEE IS TO INCREASE ENVIRONMENTAL KNOWLEDGE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN KY THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
Kenneth Reutlinger Foundation Inc
Lousville, KY
Assets: $307k
Revenue: $18k
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.