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
Uniontown, KY
Assets: $137k
Revenue: $81k
MISSION:
WE ARE COMMITTED TO THE EXEMPLIFICATION OF CHARITY, UNITY, FRATERNITY, PATRIOTISM, AND TO THE DEFENSE OF THE PRIESTHOOD. OUR ORDER IS CONSECRATED TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY AND IS FIRMLY COMMITTED TO THE PROTECTION OF HUMAN LIFE, FROM CONCEPTION TO NATURAL DEATH, AND TO THE PRESERVATION AND DEFENSE OF THE FAMILY.
The United States Pony Clubs Inc
Lexington, KY
Assets: $136k
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.
Department Of Kentucky Aux To The Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The Us
Maysville, KY
Assets: $136k
Revenue: $142k
MISSION:
THE LADIES AUXILIARY'S PURPOSE IS TO ASSIST VETERANS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THEIR SURVIVORS, AND TO PROVIDE SOCIAL INTERACTION, CARE, AND ASSISTANCE TO VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
Hope For Tomorrow Guatemala Inc
Lawrenceburg, KY
Assets: $136k
Revenue: $394k
MISSION:
FUNDRAISING ENTITY FOR CHILDREN'S HOME IN GUATEMALA. TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN CHILDREN'S HOME TO SERVE ORPHANED AND AT RISK CHILDREN. TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A GROUP HOME TO SERVE OLDER TEENAGERS IN AN INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM. TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A PRESCHOOL FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES.
Brain Injury Alliance Nky Inc
Covington, KY
Assets: $136k
Revenue: $33k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to assist in the prevention or treatment of diseases or conditions including brain injuries that affect the brain.
Muhlenberg County Fair Inc
Greenville, KY
Assets: $136k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to sponsor, organize and promote fairs and festivals. Includes collectible/antique fairs, county and state fairs, street fairs, festivals, parades, and other similar activities during religious and patriotic holidays and other special occasions.
Paddling For Cancer Awareness Inc
Highland Hgts, KY
Assets: $136k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to assist in the prevention or treatment of breast cancer.
Hickory Hills Country Club Inc
Liberty, KY
Assets: $136k
Revenue: $261k
Employees: 8
MISSION:
GOLF COURSE AND POOL OPERATED FOR THE RECREATIONAL BENEFIT OF MEMBERS
Logan County Humane Society Inc
Russellville, KY
Assets: $136k
Revenue: $309k
Employees: 21
MISSION:
TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF COMPANION ANIMALS IN THE COMMUNITY AND FIND PERMANENT AND LOVING ADOPTIVE HOMES FOR THE CATS AND DOGS IN OUR CARE.
Trinity Hill Child Care Center Inc
Lexington, KY
Assets: $136k
Revenue: $533k
Employees: 22
MISSION:
THE PURPOSE OF TRINITY HILL CHILD CARE CENTER IS TO PROVIDE CHILDCARE TO THE COMMUNITY WITH AN EMPHASIS ON CHRISTIAN GROWTH AS WELL AS PHYSICAL, SPIRITUAL, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND INTELLECTUAL GROWTH.
Kentucky Association For College Admission Counseling Inc
Lexington, KY
Assets: $136k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.
Jessamine Chamber Of Commerce
Nicholasville, KY
Assets: $135k
Revenue: $283k
Employees: 2
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.]
Wooton Volunteer Fire And Rescue Inc
Wooton, KY
Assets: $135k
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.
Operation Open Arms Inc
Louisville, KY
Assets: $135k
Revenue: $419k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to deal specifically with the prevention of child abuse including incest through educational interventions which may focus on children of various ages, parents, people who work with families and/or the community at large.
Boone County Education Foundation Inc
Florence, KY
Assets: $135k
Revenue: $115k
MISSION:
THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES GRANTS FOR TEACHERS AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS IN THE BOONE COUNTY SCHOOLS
Kentuckys Junior Miss Scholarship Foundation Inc
Versailles, KY
Assets: $135k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.
Downtown Morehead Inc
Morehead, KY
Assets: $135k
Revenue: $181k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to stimulate the economy, expand employment opportunities, encourage the establishment and growth of commerce and industry and otherwise enhance the economic development of the community.
Blue North Ky Inc
Covington, KY
Assets: $135k
Revenue: $596k
Employees: 3
MISSION:
WE OPERATE UNDER GRANTS WITH THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY TO PROVIDE CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE TO ENTREPRENEURS, START UPS, AND SMALL BUSINESSES TO CREATE A SCALABLE BUSINESS.
Kofc Kentucky Association For Mentally Disabled I
Louisville, KY
Assets: $135k
Revenue: $118k
MISSION:
(TOOTSIE ROLL DRIVE) RAISES MONEY FOR STATEWIDE ORGANIZATIONS WITH THIS SAME MISSION.
Thomas F & Catherine Mary Hastings Foundation Inc
Nicholasville, KY
Assets: $134k
Revenue: $177
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.