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Kentucky

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?

CityOrganization Count
Lexington2,323
Bowling Green632
Frankfort484
Owensboro427
Paducah354
Elizabethtown285
Covington269
Richmond267
Somerset240
Hopkinsville239
Georgetown239
Ashland206
Florence201
Nicholasville192
Danville190
Madisonville180
Winchester172
London169
Henderson163
Murray158

Explore Nonprofits in Kentucky

The Home For The Aged Of The Little Sisters Of The Poor Inc

Louisville, KY

Assets: $8m

Revenue: $5m

MISSION:

TO OFFER THE NEEDIEST ELDERLY A HOME WHERE THEY WILL BE WELCOMED AND CARED FOR WITH DIGNITY.

The Kentucky Science Center Inc

Louisville, KY

Assets: $8m

Revenue: $6m

MISSION:

ALREADY RECOGNIZED AS A LEADER IN INQUIRY-BASED LEARNING, KENTUCKY SCIENCE CENTER IS ADVANCING A STATEWIDE SCIENCE LITERACY CAMPAIGN TO ENCOURAGE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TO EXPLORE SCIENCE IN EVERYDAY LIFE. ITS FLAGSHIP LOCATION ON LOUISVILLE, KY'S HISTORIC MUSEUM ROW, WELCOMES VISITORS FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE WITH 3 FLOORS OF INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS AND FILMS ON A 4-STORY SCREEN. WITH DAILY PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND ADULTS, THE SCIENCE CENTER PLAYS AN ONGOING ROLE IN THE REGION AS A RESOURCE FOR CAREGIVERS AND TEACHERS, A GATHERING PLACE FOR THE SCIENCE COMMUNITY, AND A CHOSEN SOURCE OF ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL.

Kentucky Soybean Promotion Board

Princeton, KY

Assets: $8m

Revenue: $4m

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE AND STIMULATE THE INCREASED USE AND SALE OF SOYBEANS AND SOYBEAN PRODUCTS.

Green River Regional Education Cooperative Inc

Bowling Green, KY

Assets: $8m

Revenue: $10m

MISSION:

PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE TO SCHOOL BOARDS THAT ARE MEMBERS OF THE COOPERATIVE

Go-Hire Employment And Development

Hazard, KY

Assets: $8m

Revenue: $46m

MISSION:

GO-HIRE EMPLOYMENT AND DEVELOPMENT, INC. IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT WAS FORMED ON OCTOBER 1, 2010 FOR THE PURPOSE TO SERVE AND IMPROVE THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC WELL-BEING OF THE COMMUNITIES IN KENTUCKY BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORK, WORK READINESS EDUCATION, TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT AIMED AT ENABLING SUSTAINABLE AND MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT WITHIN THE STATE.

Kosair Shriners

Louisville, KY

Assets: $8m

Revenue: $994k

MISSION:

DOMESTIC FRATERNAL ORDER OPERATING UNDER THE LODGE SYSTEM

Lees College Inc

Jackson, KY

Assets: $8m

Revenue: $289k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to run postsecondary educational institutions, known alternatively as community colleges or junior colleges and commonly organized into two-year programs, that offer instruction that has been adapted in content, level and schedule to meet the needs of the community in which they are located.

Greater Louisville Medical Society Foundation Inc

Louisville, KY

Assets: $8m

Revenue: $540k

MISSION:

TO SUPPORT THE MEDICAL SOCIETY AND INITIATIVES THAT IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF PHYSICIANS AND OUR COMMUNITY.

Cerebral Palsy K I D S Center

Louisville, KY

Assets: $8m

Revenue: $4m

MISSION:

We could not find a description of this organization.

Hospice East Inc

Winchester, KY

Assets: $8m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INCURABLY ILL PERSONS AND THEIR FAMILIES BY PROVIDING PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SPIRITUAL CARE.

Republic Bank Foundation Inc

Louisville, KY

Assets: $8m

Revenue: $714k

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.

The United States Pony Clubs Inc

Lexington, KY

Assets: $8m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

THE UNITED STATES PONY CLUBS, INC., DEVELOPS CHARACTER, LEADERSHIP, CONFIDENCE AND A SENSE OF COMMUNITY IN YOUTH THROUGH A PROGRAM THAT TEACHES THE CARE OF HORSES AND PONIES, RIDING AND MOUNTED SPORTS.

Marie R And Ervine Turner Educational Foundation Inc

Jackson, KY

Assets: $8m

Revenue: $112k

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.

Foundation Christian Academy Inc

Bowling Green, KY

Assets: $8m

Revenue: $4m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide a formal education for children and adolescents in kindergarten or first grade through grade twelve.

Mccreary County Heritage Foundation Inc

Stearns, KY

Assets: $8m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

TO PRESERVE THE HERITAGE OF MCCREARY COUNTY, KENTUCKY AND TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL BENEFITS TO THE CITIZENS AND VISITORS OF MCCREARY COUNTY.

St Joseph Hospital Foundation Inc

Lexington, KY

Assets: $8m

Revenue: $2m

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.

Arh Advanced Care Inc

Hazard, KY

Assets: $8m

Revenue: $4m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to operate twenty-four hour medical institutions that provide diagnostic and treatment services for people whose illnesses require an overnight stay. Most hospitals also provide a variety of services on an outpatient basis. Use this code for hospitals not specified below.

Lawrence & Augusta Hager Educational Foundation Inc

Owensboro, KY

Assets: $8m

Revenue: $275k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to support and fund raise for a single institution within the Education major group.

Hearts Path Charitable Foundation Inc

Louisville, KY

Assets: $8m

Revenue: $912k

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.

Graves County Economic Development Inc

Mayfield, KY

Assets: $8m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

TO ACTIVELY SEARCH FOR NEW COMPANIES AND INDUSTRIES TO LOCATE IN THE MAYFIELD, KY AND GRAVES COUNTY, KY AREA FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.