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 |
Louisville, KY
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $5k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to build, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing for low-income individuals and families, older adults and people with disabilities; or which make purchasable housing available to low or moderate income families by offering lower priced housing and/or affordable payment plans, by arranging for interest or mortgage subsidies or by involving eventual owners in the construction process (sweat equity).
Lexington, KY
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $720k
Employees: 3
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to acquire, preserve, research and exhibit collections of objects including documents, tools, implements and furnishings that have significance in helping to interpret or understand the past.
Lexingon, KY
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $353k
MISSION:
PROVIDE HOUSING FOR DELTA DELTA DELTA SORORITY MEMBERS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY IN LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY
Louisville, KY
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 86
MISSION:
CONDUCT, CARRY ON, PROVIDE, AND MAINTAIN A HOME FOR AGED EASTERN STAR MEMBERS WHO ARE AFFILIATED WITH A REGULAR AND DULY CONSTITUTED EASTERN STAR CHAPTER, UNDER A CHARTER GRANTED BY THE GRAND CHAPTER OF KENTUCKY, ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR, AND FOR THE RECEPTION AND CARE OF SUCH PERSONS IN SAID INSTITUTION; AND SUCH OTHER PERSONS AS MAY BE DESIGNATED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THIS CORPORATION
Pikeville, KY
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 13
MISSION:
SHAPING OUR APPALACHIAN REGION, INC. ("SOAR"), A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, WAS CREATED WITH THE PRIMARY PURPOSE TO ADVANCE AND PROMOTE A RESILIENT AND DIVERSE EASTERN KENTUCKY ECONOMY BY PROVIDING LEADERSHIP, VISION, AND COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS TO SUPPORT INNOVATIVE REGIONAL PRACTICES AND ENHANCE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE INVESTMENTS IN AREAS SUCH AS JOB CREATION, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, TOURISM, EDUCATIONAL AND LIFELONG LEARNING, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, ARTS AND HERITAGE, AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES AND FOOD SYSTEMS.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $17k
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.
Elizabethtown, KY
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 14
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions.
Danville, KY
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $2m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to make available to members and their guests and facilities for recreational activities, sports and games. Also included are social clubs that provide opportunities for people to meet and socialize with their peers at dances, parties, picnics, barbecues and other companionable events; and special interest clubs which enable people to share hobbies or other interests with individuals with those same interests.
Lexington, KY
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 30
MISSION:
PROVIDE PERMANENT HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS.
Danville, KY
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 64
MISSION:
PROVISION OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION TO PROVIDE CREATIVE, LOVING ACADEMIC ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN TO GROW SPIRITUALLY, SOCIALLY, EMOTIONALLY, PHYSICALLY AND ACADEMICALLY THROUGH INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP LEARNING UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF CHRISTIAN TEACHING.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $27k
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: $3m
Revenue: $5m
Employees: 64
MISSION:
THE SHAWNEE CHRISTIAN HEALTHCARE CENTER PROVIDES HOLISTIC HEALTHCARE AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES BY EMPOWERING SHAWNEE RESIDENTS TO WORK ALONGSIDE SCHC STAFF.
Bardstown, KY
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $637k
Employees: 7
MISSION:
THE PRIMARY MISSION IS TO SUPPORT INTELLECTUALLY DISABLED PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND WORK OPPORTUNITIES. OUR GOAL IS TO DEVELOP AND ESTABLISH NEW VOCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR EXISTING CLIENTELE AND TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF INTELLECTUALLY DISABLED INDIVIDUALS THAT CAN BE SERVED BY THE PROGRAMS.
Mayfield, KY
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $1m
MISSION:
TO HELP PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES BECOME MORE INDEPENDENT AND MORE INTEGRATED INTO THE COMMUNITY.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $63k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to promote awareness of and appreciation for history and historical artifacts.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 43
MISSION:
PROMOTE UNION MEMBERSHIP FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF ITS MEMBERS BY EDUCATION, IMPROVED WORKING CONDITIONS, BEST WAGES AVAILABLE AND HEALTH, WELFARE, AND PENSIONS FOR MEMBERS AND RETIRED MEMBERS
Frankfort, KY
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $16m
Employees: 29
MISSION:
TO ABOLISH THE SOCIAL CONDITIONS AND SYSTEMS THAT SPARK, ENABLE, AND AMPLIFY INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE, AND TO CREATE COMMUNITIES WHERE ALL KENTUCKIANS CAN LIVE AND THRIVE IN SAFETY AND PEACE.
Bowling Green, KY
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $2m
MISSION:
THE CORPORATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO ACT AND OPERATE EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN ORDER TO PROVIDE OUTPATIENT RADIATION THERAPY CARE SERVICES IN SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY.
Beaver Dam, KY
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 179
MISSION:
TO SERVE THE VOCATIONAL NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE MENTALLY OR PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED
Louisville, KY
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $3m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)