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 |
Perryville, KY
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $316k
Employees: 27
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide human services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $3m
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE A HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION TO CHILDREN WITH, OR AT RISK FOR, A SPECIAL LEARNING DISABILITY
Catlettsburg, KY
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $4m
MISSION:
TO NEGOTIATE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS AND PROCESS CLAIMS AND GRIEVANCES ARISING FROM THE AGREEMENTS.
Lexington, KY
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $206k
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS AND THE MEDICAL PROFESSION IN THE AREAS OF DIABETES, AS WELL AS VARIOUS OTHER HEARING AND VISION RELATED DISEASES.
Berea, KY
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $126k
MISSION:
APPALACHIAN INVESTMENT CORPORATION WORKS TO INCREASE ECONOMIC ACTIVITY IN THE APPALACHIAN COUNTIES OF KENTUCKY.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $1m
MISSION:
LITTLE WAY PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER IS A CHRISTIAN MINISTRY DEDICATED TO THE EMOTIONAL, SPIRITUAL, AND PRACTICALSUPPORT OF WOMEN AND THEIR LOVED ONES FACING UNPLANNED PREGNANCIES. LITTLE WAY PROVIDES FREE PREGNANCY TESTS,ULTRASOUNDS, PRENATAL VITAMINS, OPTIONS EDUCATION, SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS TESTING AND TREATMENT, PARENTINGEDUCATIONAND ASSISTANCE, AND POST-ABORTIVE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $306k
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: $1m
Employees: 16
MISSION:
TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE COURT-APPOINTED VOLUNTEER ADVOCACY FOR ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN SO THEY CAN THRIVE IN SAFE, PERMANENT HOMES.
Hardin, KY
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $653k
Employees: 5
MISSION:
RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION GIVING BIBLE STUDIES AND CONFERENCES
Lexington, KY
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $190k
Employees: 1
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: 11
MISSION:
TO SERVE AS A COLLABORATIVE CENTER OF EDUCATION, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES LIVING WITH NEUROLOGIC CONDITIONS, AND FACILITATE CONNECTION WITH MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS WHO CARE FOR THEM.
Ashland, KY
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $603k
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.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 21
MISSION:
THE MORTON CENTER PROVIDES HELP AND SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS AND LOVED ONES IN BREAKING THE CYCLE OF ADDICTION.
Paducah, KY
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 4
MISSION:
WE SERVE AS A PILOT TO HELP DEVELOP EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR THE PADUCAH INNOVATIONS HUB AS WELL AS ENTREPRENUERIALINNOVATIONS IN THE REGION.
Paducah, KY
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 5
MISSION:
BRINGING HOPE TO THE FATHERLESS THROUGH THE HEART AND LIFE CHANGING GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $576k
Employees: 9
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide a broad range of social services for individuals or families.
Lexington, KY
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 8
MISSION:
TO ADVANCE THE INTEREST OF NTA MEMBERS AND THE PACKAGED TRAVEL INDUSTRY
Louisville, KY
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $1m
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE MEMBER CREDIT UNIONS WITH EDUCATION MATERIALS, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, ADVERTISING, ANNUAL MEETINGS, ETC.
Lexington, KY
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $920k
Employees: 3
MISSION:
CONDUCTING ACTIVITIES FOR EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN GENERAL HORSEMANSHIP.
Flemingsburg, KY
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $205k
MISSION:
DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE MEDICAL FACILITIES IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY