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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

United Way Of Southern Kentucky Inc

Bowling Green, KY

Assets: $5m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

TO BE THE LEADER IN BRINGING TOGETHER THE RESOURCES TO BUILD A STRONGER, MORE CARING COMMUNITY.

New Pathways For Children Inc

Melber, KY

Assets: $5m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide alternative living arrangements for people who require care, supervision and support on a 24-hour basis or during part of the day.

Saint Joseph Berea Hospitalfoundation Inc

Lexington, KY

Assets: $5m

Revenue: $584k

MISSION:

SAINT JOSEPH BEREA FOUNDATION SUPPORTS CHI SAINT JOSEPH HEALTH'S DRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE BY INSPIRING DONORS TO MAKE A TANGIBLE DIFFERENCE THROUGH THEIR PHILANTHROPIC INVESTMENT IN OUTSTANDING PATIENT CARE FACILITIES AND SERVICES, THE EDUCATION OF CAREGIVERS, ADVANCED CLINICAL RESEARCH AND IMPROVED ACCESS TO QUALITY MEDICAL CARE.

Dream Factory Inc

Louisville, KY

Assets: $5m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

GRANTING OF DREAMS TO CRITICALLY AND/OR CHRONICALLY ILL CHILDREN

Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Kentuckiana Inc

Louisville, KY

Assets: $5m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

TO CREATE AND SUPPORT ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS THAT IGNITE THE POWER AND PROMISE OF YOUTH.

Kentucky Lions Eye Foundation Inc

Louisville, KY

Assets: $5m

Revenue: $474k

MISSION:

THE KENTUCKY LIONS EYE FOUNDATION PROVIDES VISION SERVICES THROUGH EDUCATION, DETECTION, PREVENTION, TREATMENT AND EMPOWERMENT. THROUGH COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS, WE ENABLE GREATER INDEPENDENCE AND INCREASED QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL KENTUCKIANS WHILE FOCUSING ON CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN FINANCIAL NEED.

Bluegrass Center For Autism Inc

Louisville, KY

Assets: $5m

Revenue: $5m

MISSION:

STUDENT-SPECIFIC STUDY PROGRAM TO HELP CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITES TRANSITION SUCCESSFULLY INTO THE ADULT WORLD. WORKING COOPERATIVELY WITH FAMILIES, BLUEGRASS ASPIRES TO REMEDIATE DEFICITS AND STRENGTHEN ABILITIES IN THE CRITICAL AREAS OF COMMUNICATION, SOCIAL INTERACTION, EMOTIONAL REGULATION AND ACADEMIC ACCOMPLISHMENT.

Snowy Owl Foundation

Louisville, KY

Assets: $5m

Revenue: $288k

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 Housing Opportunities And Microenterprise Comm Dev Loan

Louisville, KY

Assets: $5m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

LHOME IS A MISSION-DRIVEN, NONPROFIT FINANCIAL INSTITUTION THAT PROVIDES ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE LOAN PRODUCTS AND FINANCIAL COACHING SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS, HOMEOWNERS, AND RESIDENTS OF LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY. LHOME IS A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTION (CDFI), CERTIFIED BY THE U.S. TREASURY. LHOME IS SHORT FOR THE LOUISVILLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES AND MICRO-ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LOAN FUND, INC.LHOME IS COMMITTED TO SERVING THE PEOPLE AND BUSINESSES OF LOUISVILLE'S LOW- AND MODERATE- INCOME CENSUS TRACTS, PRIMARILY OUR WEST AND SOUTH END NEIGHBORHOODS, AND CREATING INTERGENERATIONAL WEALTH OPPORTUNITIES, PARTICULARLY FOR LOUISVILLE'S BLACK AND BROWN RESIDENTS. OVER 70% OF LHOME CLIENTS ARE NON-WHITE, AND OVER 90% RESIDE IN THESE HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED AND DISCRIMINATED SECTIONS OF OUR CITY.

George And Mary Jo Budig Family Foundation

Fort Mitchell, KY

Assets: $5m

Revenue: $154k

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.

Grace Community Housing

Louisville, KY

Assets: $5m

Revenue: $5m

MISSION:

PROVIDING AND PROMOTING THE AVAILABILITY AND QUALITY OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND SERVICES FOR LOW INCOME, ELDERLY, AND SPECIAL NEEDS INDIVIDUALS WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, CREED, OR STATUS AND TO SUPPORT THE EFFORTS TO SERVE THE VARIOUS HOUSING NEEDS FOR LOW INCOME PERSONS, ELDERLY OR SPECIAL NEEDS PERSONS

Lester E Yeager Charitable Trust B

Owensboro, KY

Assets: $5m

Revenue: $388k

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.

Hopkins County Family Young Mens Christian Association Inc

Madisonville, KY

Assets: $5m

Revenue: $4m

MISSION:

THE PURPOSE OF THIS ASSOCIATION IS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF ALL WE COME IN CONTACT WITH BY CONNECTING INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES WITH OPPORTUNITIES BASED UPON CHRISTIAN VALUES THAT STRENGTHEN SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY TO MEET THE CHALLENGES OF TODAY AND TOMORROW.

Pennyroyal Hospice Inc

Hopkinsville, KY

Assets: $5m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE HOSPICE CARE AND SUPPORT TO TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Headley-Whitney Museum Inc

Lexington, KY

Assets: $5m

Revenue: $459k

MISSION:

THE MUSEUM SEEKS TO CONNECT PEOPLE WITH THEIR CULTURE AND THE CULTURE OF OTHERS THROUGH THE COLLECTIONS, INTERPRETATION AND EXHIBITION OF THE ARTS - JEWELRY, FURNITURE, PAINTINGS, PHOTOGRAPHY AND TEXTILES.

Map Foundation Inc

Lexington, KY

Assets: $5m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO PROGRAMS THAT BENEFIT YOUNG PEOPLE BY SUPPLYING ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MENTORING AS WELL AS THE DEVELOPMENT OF WELL ROUNDED INDIVIDUALS WHO WILL BE OF BENEFIT TO OUR COMMUNITIES.

Kentucky Refugee Ministries Inc

Louisville, KY

Assets: $5m

Revenue: $40m

MISSION:

KENTUCKY REFUGEE MINISTRIES PROVIDES SERVICES TO REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS.

Central Kentucky Japanese School Inc

Lexington, KY

Assets: $5m

Revenue: $418k

MISSION:

IN ORDER TO SUPPORT JAPANESE EDUCATION PROGRAM TO JAPANESE COMMUNITY. CENTRAL KENTUCKY AREA.

Kirksville Water Association

Richmond, KY

Assets: $5m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

TO SERVE THE CITIZENS OF MADISON COUNTY WHO DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO WATER THROUGH OTHER UTILITY DISTRICTS

Highlands Foundation Inc

Prestonsburg, KY

Assets: $5m

Revenue: $440k

MISSION:

TO SUPPORT OTHER CHARITABLE TAX-EXEMPT OR GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES WITHIN EASTERN KENTUCKY FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE PROMOTION OF HEALTH, ESTABLISHING PROGRAMS OF COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION AND INVOLVEMENT, AND DEVELOPMENT OF HEALTH RELATED COMMUNITY SERVICES.