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 |
Taylorsville, KY
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 5
MISSION:
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING A PLACE FOR THE WORSHIP OF ALMIGHTY GOD, OUR HEAVENLY FATHER; TO PROVIDE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP FOR THOSE OF LIKE PRECIOUS FAITH, WHERE THE HOLY CHRIST MAY BE HONORED ACCORDING TO OUR DISTINCTIVE TESTIMONIES; TO ASSUME OUR SHARE OF RESPONSIBILITY AND THE PRIVILEGE OF PROPAGATING THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST BY ALL AVALILABLE MEANS, BOTH AT HOME AND IN FOREIGN LANDS; TO RECOGNIZE OURSELVES AS A LOCAL ASSEMBLY IN FELLOWSHIP WITH AND A PART OF THE GENERAL COUNCIL OF THE ASSEMBLIES OF GOD; AND, TO ADOPT THE ARTICLES OF CHURCH
Ryland Heights, KY
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 8
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.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 35
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE EDUCATION TO ALL CHILDREN FOCUSING ON CHILDREN WITH DOWNS SYNDROME
Louisville, KY
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 20
MISSION:
ST. MARY'S CENTER WAS FORMED TO SERVE ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITES. APPROXIMATELY 60 ADULTS ARE CURRENTLY ENROLLED.
Hopkinsville, KY
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $184k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to acquire, preserve, research, exhibit and provide for the educational use of works of art, objects or artifacts that are related to the study of zoology, biology, botany, mineralogy, geology and other natural sciences; history; archeology; or science and technology.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $195k
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.
Hazard, KY
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $803k
Employees: 4
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide youth development services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.
Lexington, KY
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $152k
Employees: 4
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide informal classes which acquaint participants with particular aspects of their environment and increase their understanding of and appreciation for ecological balance.
Paducah, KY
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $78k
MISSION:
We could not find a description of this organization.
Lawrenceburg, KY
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 8
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to train people in the specific skills they will need to obtain employment in a particular industry or which provide work experience for youth or others who have no employment history.
Paducah, KY
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $936k
Employees: 4
MISSION:
TO FOCUS THE CARING POWER OF THE COMMUNITY TO IMPROVE PEOPLE'S LIVES.
Morehead, KY
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 80
MISSION:
PRIVIDE HIGH QUALITY CHRISTIAN EDUCATION TO ROWAN AND THE SURROUNDING COUNTIES
Lexington, KY
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $556k
Employees: 2
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the organizations, sometimes referred to as public charities, that derive their funding or support primarily from the general public in carrying out their social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare. Although public foundations may provide direct charitable services to the public as other nonprofits do, their primary focus is on grantmaking.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 37
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE A SPECTRUM OF SERVICES FOR THE MANY DIVERSE RESIDENTS OF LOUISVILLE METRO. THESE SERVICES ENABLE PEOPLE TO DISCOVER AND UTILIZE RESOURCES TO BUILD STRONG FAMILIES, CREATE A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY AND REALIZE THEIR INDIVIDUAL POTENTIAL.
Rogers, KY
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $548k
Employees: 5
MISSION:
FRIENDS OF MUIR VALLEY IS A VOLUNTEER-BASED ORGANIZATION CONSISTING OF LIKE-MINDED INDIVIDUALS WHOSE GOAL IT IS TO ENSURE MUIR VALLEY REMAINS OPEN AND FREE TO THE PUBLIC INTO PERPETUITY. THE MOST SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS THIS GOAL IS TIME, TALENT, AND EFFORT. HOWEVER, AS THE POPULARITY OF THE AREA INCREASED, THE NEED FOR MONETARY CONTRIBUTIONS BECAME CRITICAL. FRIENDS OF MUIR VALLEY ACCEPTS MONETARY DONATIONS WHICH ARE PUT TO USE TOWARDS OPERATING EXPENSES OF MUIR VALLEY (PROPERTY INFRASTRUCTURE, MAINTENANCE, ANNUAL TRAIL DAY EXPENSES, ETC). BASED ON FRIENDS OF MUIR VALLEY'S SUCCESS IN SUPPORTING AND MAINTAINING MUIR VALLEY, THE ORGANIZATION ACCEPTED THE DONATION OF THE MUIR VALLEY PROPERTY IN 2015.
Whitesburg, KY
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 13
MISSION:
ACLC IS A NONPROFIT LAW FIRM THAT ENGAGES IN STRATEGIC LITIGATION AND POLICY WORK IN THE AREA OF MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, LEGACY COST OF EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES ON THE PEOPLE, LAND AND ECONOMY OF THE CENTRAL APPALACHIAN REGION, AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY
Morehead, KY
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $188k
Employees: 1
MISSION:
PROMOTE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN ROWAN COUNTY
Louisville, KY
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $434k
Employees: 18
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to satisfy their inner needs and enhance their spiritual growth through organized worship or through other devotional activities under the auspices of one of the group of religious faiths that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Use this code for Christian denominations that are not specified below as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools. (rev. 11/04)
Manchester, KY
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 13
MISSION:
PROVIDE WATER TO RURAL COMMUNITY IN A DEPRESSED PART OF THE COUNTRY.
Lexington, KY
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $615k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide all forms of support except for financial assistance or fund raising for other organizations within the Medical Research major group area.