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 |
Walton, KY
Assets: $255k
Revenue: $228k
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.
Owensboro, KY
Assets: $254k
Revenue: $177
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE HOUSING AND PERSONAL CARE FOR PERSONS WITH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, PHYSICAL, DEVELOPMENTAL OR INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $254k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the organizations, sometimes referred to as public charities, that derive their funding or support primarily from the general public in carrying out their social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare. Although public foundations may provide direct charitable services to the public as other nonprofits do, their primary focus is on grantmaking.
Lexington, KY
Assets: $254k
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.
Barbourville, KY
Assets: $254k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions.
Versailles, KY
Assets: $254k
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).
Covington, KY
Assets: $254k
Revenue: $174k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to help youngsters develop their potential and grow into healthy, educated, responsible and productive adults.
Jamestown, KY
Assets: $254k
Revenue: $211k
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).
Mammoth Cave, KY
Assets: $253k
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.
Lexington, KY
Assets: $253k
Revenue: $127k
Employees: 3
MISSION:
THE MISSION OF KEMI IS TO PROVIDE AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM THAT WILL ENABLE STUDENTS TO GAIN A HANDS-ON KNOWLEDGE OF THE EQUINE INDUSTRY AND APPLY WHAT THEY LEARN IN A CLASSROOM OUT ON A FARM EXPOSING THEM TO THE DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS OF A FARM AND THE OVERALL MANAGEMENT OF HORSES FROM A BUSINESS PERSPECTIVE.
Bardstown, KY
Assets: $253k
Revenue: $490k
Employees: 18
MISSION:
BLUEGRASS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY PARTNERS WITH FAMILIES TO EDUCATE STUDENTS IN THE CLASSICAL TRADITION AND FORM THEM INTO GOD-HONORING PEOPLE WHO GROW IN WISDOM, VIRTUE AND SERVICE TO OTHERS.
Lexington, KY
Assets: $253k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in baseball or softball. Coaching, access to a baseball field, baseball equipment, uniforms, and managers and umpires for games are generally included.
Flemingsburg, KY
Assets: $253k
Revenue: $12k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)
Louisville, KY
Assets: $253k
Revenue: $1m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the organizations, sometimes referred to as public charities, that derive their funding or support primarily from the general public in carrying out their social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare. Although public foundations may provide direct charitable services to the public as other nonprofits do, their primary focus is on grantmaking.
Nicholasville, KY
Assets: $253k
Revenue: $206k
Employees: 1
MISSION:
LEAD THE PEOPLE OF JAMAICA TO A SAVING RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST.
Florence, KY
Assets: $252k
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.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $252k
Revenue: $322k
Employees: 24
MISSION:
REPRESENTATION OF UNION MEMBERS IN THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH THEIR EMPLOYERS.
Dawson Spgs, KY
Assets: $252k
Revenue: $105k
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)
Barbourville, KY
Assets: $252k
Revenue: $185k
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE DECENT, SAFE AND SANITARY HOUSING FOR LOW INCOME AND HANDICAPPED PERSONS. 14 UNITS AVAILABLE FOR ASSISTANCE.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $252k
Revenue: $2m
MISSION:
THE PARK COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION STRIVES TO BUILD A MORE VIBRANT COMMUNITY WHERE EVERYONE HAS EQUITABLE ACCESS TO LEARN, GROW, AND THRIVE.