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: $6m
Revenue: $836k
Employees: 20
MISSION:
CKRH IS A PREMIER ACCREDITED CENTER OF PATH INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION (PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP INTERNATIONAL) LOCATED AT THE KENTUCKY HORSE PARK IN LEXINGTON. WE PROVIDE EQUINE ASSISTED ACTIVITIES AND THERAPIES IN A MANNER THAT CHALLENGES INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO ACHIEVE THEIR MAXIMUM POTENTIAL, MAINTAIN EXCELLENCE IN THE CARE AND MANAGEMENT OF OUR THERAPEUTIC HORSE HERD, VALUE OUR DONORS BY THE WORK WE PRODUCE, RECOGNIZE THAT OUR VOLUNTEERS ARE OUR MOST IMPORTANT RESOURCE, PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL, AND ENCOURAGE DIVERSITY IN ALL ASPECTS OF OUR PROGRAM.
Glasgow, KY
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 132
MISSION:
TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $430k
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.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $212k
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.
London, KY
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $5m
Employees: 51
MISSION:
PROVIDING HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN SOUTH EAST KENTUCKY AND NORTHERN TENNESSEE.
Pikeville, KY
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 114
MISSION:
TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $4m
Employees: 95
MISSION:
TO ENABLE YOUTH TO REALIZE AND DEVELOP THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS CITIZENS IN A GLOBAL SOCIETY.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $99k
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.
Frankfort, KY
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $427k
Employees: 15
MISSION:
COLLECT AND PRESERVE MANUSCRIPTS, TRADITIONS, RELICS AND MEMENTOS OF BYGONE DAYS; TO PRESERVE AND RESTORE BUILDINGS CONNECTED WITH THE EARLY HISTORY OF OUR COUNTRY; TO EDUCATE FELLOW CITIZENS AND OURSELVES IN OUR COUNTRY'S HISTORY AND THUS DIFFURE HELPFUL AND INTELLIGENT INFORMATION CONCERNING THE PAST, TO CREATE AN INTEREST IN OUR COLONIAL HISTORY, AND STIMULATE A SPIRIT OF TRUE PATRIOTISM AND GENUINE LOVE OF COUNTRY AND TO IMPRESS UPON YOUNG THE SACRED OBLIGATION OF HONORING THE MEMORY OF THOSE HERIOC ANCESTORS WHOSE ABILITY, VALOR, SUFFERINGS AND ACHIEVEMENTS ARE BEYOND ALL PRAISE.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $7m
Employees: 26
MISSION:
PROVIDE KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL EVENTS TO PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE IN THE GREATER LOUISVILLE AREA.
Covington, KY
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 53
MISSION:
PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER TO ADULTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND STRIVES TO ASSIST GUESTS WORKING ON GOALS TO END THEIR HOMELESSNESS. OPEN TO THOSE WHO ARE HOMELESS, STRANDED, OR WITHOUT UTILITIES.
Lexington, KY
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $385k
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.
Covington, KY
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $768k
Employees: 27
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to operate inpatient facilities, also known as convalescent hospitals and nursing homes, that provide skilled nursing and personal care over an extended period of time for people who are no longer in an acute phase of their illness.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 3
MISSION:
TO ASSIST, ADVANCE & STRENGTHEN BAPTIST HEALTH LEXINGTON HOSPITAL.
Owensboro, KY
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 121
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy the organized recreational activity, sport or game of their choice. These programs may be offered by local clubs devoted to a particular activity or sport; may provide individual or team coaching assistance or instruction, access to equipment and facilities, and uniforms, if necessary; and may sponsor or make arrangements for athletes to participate in amateur competitions, usually at the local or regional level, and provide officials for games. These events are generally for the enjoyment of the athletes and are not at a high enough competitive level to be considered spectator sports.
Goshen, KY
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 24
MISSION:
CREASEY MAHAN NATURE PRESERVE IS A PUBLIC CHARITY ESTABLISHED IN 1975 THROUGH THE LEGACY OF VIRGINIA CREASEY MAHAN AND HOWARD MAHAN, SERVING 50,000 VISITORS EACH YEAR. THE NATURE PRESERVE IS A 170-ACRE FAMILY-FRIENDLY DESTINATION WITH NINE MILES OF HIKING TRAILS, CAMPING, WATERFALLS, SPRINGS, AN EDUCATIONAL NATURE CENTER, AN HISTORIC MAHAN MANOR, SPRING HOUSE, TWO-ACRE WOODLAND GARDEN FEATURING NATIVE WILDFLOWERS AND FERNS, AN ADA-ACCESSIBLE FOREST FRIENDS PLAYGROUND, AND SPECIAL EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS INCLUDE THRIVE FOREST SCHOOL -- THE FIRST FULL-TIME OUTDOOR PRESCHOOL IN THE STATE -- AND THRIVE SUMMER CAMP, AFTERNOON ADVENTURERS, MONTHLY NATURALIST-LED HIKES, AND SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS.
Prospect, KY
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $292k
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.
Paducah, KY
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $4m
Employees: 28
MISSION:
LOTUS WILL IMPROVE SAFETY, HEALING, AND JUSTICE OUTCOMES THROUGH SPECIALIZED INTERVENTION AND RESTORATIVE SERVICES FOR OVER 1,600 CHILD AND ADULT SURVIVORS AS WELL AS THEIR SUPORTIVE FAMILY MEMBERS. STRONG FAMILIES ARE THE BEST PREVENTION FOR CHILD ABUSE WHICH IS WHY WE FOSTER RESILIENCE TO EMPOWER CAREGIVERS, INCREASE PROTECTIVE FACTORS, AND KEEP CHILDREN SAFER. WE WILL ENGAGE MORE THAN 7,500 YOUTH AND ADULTS THROUGH IMPACT DRIVEN COMMUNITY COLLABORATION, OUTREACH, PREVENTION EDUCATION, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE ADVOCACY AIMED TO END CHILD ABUSE AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE.
Lexington, KY
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $130k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)
Frankfort, KY
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $4m
Employees: 83
MISSION:
THE FRANKFORT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY IS STRUCTURED TO PROVIDE A CREATIVE, LOVING, ACADEMIC ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN TO GROW SOCIALLY, EMOTIONALLY, PHYSICALLY, ACADEMICALLY AND SPIRITUALLY. THIS IS ACHIEVED THROUGH INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP LEARNING EXPERIENCES UNDER THE GUIDANCE AND NUTURE OF CAREFULLY CHOSEN CHRISTIAN TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS.