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 |
Irvington, KY
Assets: $265k
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.
Ashland, KY
Assets: $265k
Revenue: $103k
Employees: 2
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are in the real estate business who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting the interests of their trade.
Owensboro, KY
Assets: $265k
Revenue: $726k
Employees: 30
MISSION:
THE MISSION OF GCA IS TO GLORIFY GOD BY EQUIPPING STUDENTS WITH A SPIRITUALLY AND ACADEMICALLY SOLID CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW.
Frankfort, KY
Assets: $265k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide human services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.
Lexington, KY
Assets: $265k
Revenue: $512k
Employees: 5
MISSION:
TO PROMOTE THE GROWTH OF AND APPRECIATION OF THE GAME OF SOCCER. WE STRIVE TO TEACH THE RULES OF SOCCER, TO INSTILL SPORTSMANSHIP, AND PROMOTE AND ENHANCE ENJOYMENT OF THE GAME OF SOCCER BY PROVIDING ORGANIZED PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS IN FAYETTE COUNTY AND THE SURROUNDING BLUEGRASS AREA.
Florence, KY
Assets: $265k
Revenue: $230k
MISSION:
THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN, REWARDING KIDS TO STAY ACTIVE AND EXCEL IN SCHOOL.
Wilmore, KY
Assets: $265k
Revenue: $623k
Employees: 3
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to work to relieve poverty in developing countries by providing funds, technical assistance and supplies which improve the health, education, welfare, social well-being and self-reliance of individuals and families. Also included are organizations that provide relief services in response to a major disaster or large-scale emergency that occurs abroad.
Prospect, KY
Assets: $264k
Revenue: $226k
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE MAINTENANCE OF COMMON AREAS FOR THE OWNERS OF THE 140 DOCKS LOCATED IN THE MARINA
Louisville, KY
Assets: $264k
Revenue: $647k
Employees: 7
MISSION:
THE MISSION OF DISCIPLESHIP GLOBAL INC. IS TO RAISE UP, TRAIN, AND EQUIP BELIEVES TO BECOME DISCIPLE MAKERS AND TRAINERS OF DISCIPLE MAKERS IN ORDER TO CATALYZE DISCIPLE MAKING MOVEMENT AND CHURCH PLANTING MOVEMENTS ACROSS THE GLOABL.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $264k
Revenue: $87k
MISSION:
VETERANS BROTHERHOOD LODGE WE PROVIDE A PLACE FOR VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS TO HAVE FELLOWSHIP AND GOODWILL MEETINGS.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $264k
Revenue: $44k
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: $264k
Revenue: $228k
MISSION:
CHAMPION PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL NEIGHBORHOOD THROUGH PUBLICATIONS, FORUMS AND NEWSLETTERS.
Calvert City, KY
Assets: $263k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to serve the interests of the community as a whole and provide services which meet the needs of people who own or rent apartments, condominiums, townhomes, mobile home parks or other housing complexes who are their members.
Lexington, KY
Assets: $263k
Employees: 1
MISSION:
TO RESTORE, BY THE GRACE OF GOD, PEOPLE'S SPIRIT, CONFIDENCE, AND BELIEF IN THEIR OWN ABILITIES, BY THE HELP WE PROVIDE. WE PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE THROUGH LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $263k
Revenue: $661k
Employees: 1
MISSION:
EXEMPT PURPOSEPREPARING DIVERSE YOUTH FOR THE ADVERSE MOMENTS IN LIFE.
Frankfort, KY
Assets: $262k
Revenue: $484k
MISSION:
PROMOTE THE COMMON GOOD AND GENERAL WELFARE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THAT OF THE PEOPLE OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY, BY SUPPORTING, EDUCATING AND ADVOCATING ON POSITIONS AND ISSUES INCLUDING FREE ENTERPRISE, LIMITED GOVERNMENT, AND ECONOMIC GROWTH.
Burlington, KY
Assets: $262k
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.
Somerset, KY
Assets: $262k
Revenue: $171k
Employees: 1
MISSION:
TO EXPLORE OUR PRESENT RELATIONSHIP TO THE WORLD THROUGH THE LENS OF OUR PAST INTERACTIONS AS A COMMUNITY AND THROUGH THE PASSIONATE PURSUIT OF THEATER THAT SPEAKS TO THE SOUL.
West Liberty, KY
Assets: $261k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to represent the interests of agricultural producers and rural communities.
Bowling Green, KY
Assets: $261k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to emphasize the total development of young people through work on animal, engineering, family/consumer health, resource, plant or social science projects in consultation with their parents and supervising adult volunteers. Members also participate in camping activities, leadership conferences, awards programs and community service activities.