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: $144k
Revenue: $143k
Employees: 3
MISSION:
TO HONOR THE MEMORIES OF PAST AND PRESENT VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS AND TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES FOR THEIR SACRIFICES TO OUR GREAT NATIONS.
Lexington, KY
Assets: $144k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in sports involving horseback riding and jumping. Coaching, access to riding and jumping facilities and officials for competitions are generally included.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $144k
Revenue: $445k
MISSION:
INTERNATIONAL LABOR UNION LOCAL REPRESENTING STAGEHANDS AND STAGE EMPLOYEES IN THE LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY METRO AREA.
Owensboro, KY
Assets: $144k
Revenue: $117k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the private foundations whose grant funds are derived primarily from the contributions of a profit-making business organization.
Carrollton, KY
Assets: $143k
MISSION:
LOCAL ROTARY CLUB - MEETINGS HELD WEEKLY, CIVIC ACTIVITIES, FUNDRAISERS HELD FOR BENEFIT OF LOCAL STUDENTS SEEKING POST SECONDARY EDUCATION.
Germantown, KY
Assets: $143k
Revenue: $285k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to operate facilities for cooperative group living experiences in the out-of-doors; and which provide opportunities to learn campcraft, nature lore and conservation, and participate in a wide range of indoor and outdoor recreational, athletic and group social activities including cookouts.
Flemingsburg, KY
Assets: $143k
Revenue: $8k
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.
Georgetown, KY
Assets: $143k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions.
Lexington, KY
Assets: $143k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to publish a variety of materials on diverse topics. Includes university presses.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $143k
Revenue: $367k
MISSION:
GYMNASTIC SCHOOL FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS WITH GYMNASTIC INSTRUCTION AND COMPETITION. TUMBLING INSTRUCTION FOR CHEERLEADERS IS ALSO PROVIDED.
Covington, KY
Assets: $143k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the organizations like chambers of commerce, business leagues and commercial trade associations whose members are businessmen and women and merchants who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting the general commercial interests of the community or the interests of their own trade. [Many of these are found in section 501(c)(6) business leagues; and 501(c)(6) chambers of commerce.]
Lexington, KY
Assets: $142k
Revenue: $559k
MISSION:
THE COMMONWEALTH CENTER FOR FATHERS AND FAMILIES, INC.'S (CCFF) MISSION IS TO SUPPORT FATHERS IN PROVIDING CHILD AND FAMILY SAFETY, ECONOMIC STABILITY, AND OVERALL COMMUNITY WELL-BEING THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND COLLABORATION.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $142k
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)
Lexington, KY
Assets: $142k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide in-person or telephone assistance for people who are in acute emotional distress; who are a danger to themselves or to others; who are having suicidal feelings; or who are hysterical, frightened or otherwise unable to cope with a problem that requires immediate action.
Florence, KY
Assets: $142k
Revenue: $518k
MISSION:
THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE AND CHILDREN OF LOW-INCOME SINGLE-PARENTS WITH THE SAME OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO DUAL-PARENT, MIDDLE- AND UPPER-CLASS FAMILIES.
Henderson, KY
Assets: $142k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to operate organizations that provide educational programs within the formal educational system or offered as an adjunct to the traditional school curriculum which help students succeed in school and prepare for life. Includes organizations that partner parents, families, schools, business and/or community leaders to broker resources for the benefit of local schools.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $142k
Revenue: $292k
Employees: 6
MISSION:
PROMOTING THE TEACHINGS OF THE BIBLE REGARDING THE ROLES OF MEN AND WOMEN.
Covington, KY
Assets: $142k
Revenue: $3k
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.
Lexington, KY
Assets: $142k
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: $142k
Revenue: $82k
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WITH SIGNIFICANT NEEDS.