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 |
Louisville, KY
Assets: $205k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are followers of the religion of eastern and central Asia that is based on the teachings of Gautama Buddha which stress that suffering is inherent in life and that one can achieve nirvana (release from suffering) through mental and moral self-purification. Includes Zen.
Danville, KY
Assets: $205k
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 12
MISSION:
INTERPRETING SERVICE ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE BOTH SIGN LANGUAGE AND FOREIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETING SERVICES TO DEAF AND NON ENGLISH SPEAKING INDIVIDUALS
Louisville, KY
Assets: $205k
Revenue: $518k
Employees: 3
MISSION:
TO ENCOURAGE AND FOSTER THE ATHLETIC AND RECREATIONAL BENEFITS OF FIGURE SKATING.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $205k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to promote, produce or provide access to a variety of arts experiences encompassing the visual, media or performing arts.
Winchester, KY
Assets: $205k
Revenue: $218k
MISSION:
PROVIDE GOVERNMENT SUBSIDIZED HOUSING IN WINCHESTER, KENTUCKY.
Campton, KY
Assets: $205k
Revenue: $288k
MISSION:
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES RENTAL HOUSING TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES.
Wilmore, KY
Assets: $205k
Revenue: $322k
Employees: 6
MISSION:
THE WORD IS OUT IS A MISSION BASED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT SEEKS TO BRING BIBLICAL LITERACY TO THE WORLD BY LEADERS THROUGH GLOBAL SEMINARS AND CONFERENCES, EQUIPPING CHURCH LEADERS GLOBALLY TO BE COMPETENT INTERPRETERS AND TEACHERS OF THE BIBLE. OUR MISSION IS TO ACQUAINT FOLLOWERS OF CHRIST WITH THE SOURCE DOCUMENTS OF THEIR FAITH.
Prestonburg, KY
Assets: $205k
Revenue: $8k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)
New Hope, KY
Assets: $205k
Revenue: $53k
Employees: 2
MISSION:
EDUCATING PEOPLE ABOUT FREE SPEECH RIGHTS, FREEDOM OF RELIGION AND THE RIGHT TO LIFE
Louisville, KY
Assets: $205k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to administer centralized fundraising efforts and then in turn distribute the contributed funds to several nonprofit agencies. United Way and community chests or funds, the United Jewish Appeal and other religious appeals are examples of federated giving programs. (rev. 1/05)
Hickory, KY
Assets: $205k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions.
Danville, KY
Assets: $205k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to produce plays.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $204k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide education services where the major purpose is unclear cannot be accurately assigned.
Mount Vernon, KY
Assets: $204k
Revenue: $204k
MISSION:
ASPI IS A NON PROFIT CENTER ADVOCATING FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, RESPONSIBLE MANAGEMENT, AND INFORMED PERSONAL CHOICES. WE USE APPLICABLE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY TO BENEFIT ALL ECOSYSTEMS BY PROMOTING INNOVATIVE PROJECTS.
Fort Thomas, KY
Assets: $204k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in swimming, diving, snorkeling, surfing, water skiing, water polo, boating, white water rafting and other water sports. Coaching, access to a swimming pool or other facilities, sports equipment, and officials for competitions are generally included.
Lexington, KY
Assets: $204k
Revenue: $52k
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS AND PROMOTE AND ADVANCE EDUCATION, CAREER DEVELOPMENT, AND LEADERSHIP IN FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING.
Danville, KY
Assets: $204k
Revenue: $91k
MISSION:
THE HOSPITAL AUXILIARY AND GIFT SHOP BENEFIT HOSPITAL PATIENTS, VISITORS, AND EMPLOYEES, IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE HOSPITAL.
Lawrenceburg, KY
Assets: $204k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide services related to diseases, disorders or medical spcialities where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $203k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the residential options exclusively for older adults who want to have a simpler, maintenance-free lifestyle and enjoy the company of peers with common interests, or who require a moderate amount of support in the activities of daily living to maintain independent living.
Owensboro, KY
Assets: $203k
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.