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: $1m
Revenue: $275k
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: $1m
Revenue: $1m
MISSION:
THE PRESBYTERIAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSICIANS EDUCATES, ENRICHES, AND ENGAGES ITS MEMBERSHIP IN HUMANITY'S CHIEF END: TO GLORIFY AND ENJOY GOD FOREVER. OUR MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THREE ANNUAL CONFERENCES AND A MEMBERSHIP TO THE ORGANIZATION.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $34k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)
Ft Campbell, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $383k
Employees: 4
MISSION:
THE ASSOCIATION IS DEVOTED TO THE PRESERVATION OF THE MEMORY OF THOSE WHO SERVED WITH 101ST AIRBORNE DIVISION.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $344k
Employees: 9
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.
Maysville, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $108k
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND MONETARY GRANTS FOR QUALITY EDUCATION AT ST. PATRICK'S SCHOOL AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS AND ENTITIES THAT PROVIDE CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES. THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION BEING TO AUGMENT THE OVERALL EDUCATION EXPERIENCE BY GRANTING FUNDS FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF EXISTING PROGRAMS AND THE INTRODUCTION OF NEW PROGRAMS AND INNOVATIONS.
South Shore, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $229k
MISSION:
PROVIDING EMERGENCY FIRE AND FIRE PREVENTION SERVICES TO ASSURE PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELFARE TO THE CITIZENS OF GREENUP COUNTY, KENTUCKY.
Bowling Green, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 25
MISSION:
ST. TERESA MINISTRIES BEGAN OPERATING IN MAY 2020.OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE FOOD, BASIC NECESSITIES, AND EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR LOW INCOME EARNERS AND THE ELDERLY BY USING STM THRIFT STORE ASSETS AND BY DEVELOPING AND ENHANCING COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS. WE BELIEVE THAT WE HAVE A PURPOSE AS A NONPROFIT CATHOLIC ORGANIZATION TO HELP THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY WITH THEIR NEEDS IN VARIOUS WAYS. WE LOOK FORWARD TO THE FUTURE OF OUR ORGANIZATION AS THE HOLY SPIRIT GUIDES US TO BE THE HANDS AND FEET OF JESUS CHRIST, IN BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 9
MISSION:
LHCC IS DEDICATED TO THE PROMOTION OF HEALTHCARE AND HAVE COME TOGETHER TO BRING THEIR RESOURCES AND EXPERTISE TO THIS ORGANIZATION, WHICH IS DEDICATED TO A) PROMOTING HEALTHCARE FOR SENIORS, B) PROMOTING LOUISVILLE AND JEFFERSON COUNTY, KENTUCKY, AS AMERICA'S "HEALTHCARE AGING INNOVATION CAPITOL" (THE COUNTRY'S LARGEST CLUSTER OF AGING INNOVATION BUSINESSES), C)PROMOTING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE REGION AND STATE, INCLUDING THROUGH EMPLOYMENT, AND ENTREPRENEURIAL OPPORTUNITIES D) SOLVE NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CHALLENGES RELATED TO AN AGING DEMOGRAPHIC.
Whitesburg, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $323k
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.
Prestonsburg, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $133k
Employees: 4
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).
Covington, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 14
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE FOR THE PHYSICAL & SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF DISADVANTAGED MEN, WOMEN, & CHILDREN OF NORTHERN KENTUCKY
Maysville, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $58k
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: $1m
Revenue: $110k
MISSION:
KY FARM BUREAU IS A VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO SERVING AS THE VOICE OF AGRICULTURE, DEVELOPING SOLUTIONS AND ACTIONS WHICH WILL IMPROVE FARM INCOME AND ECONOMY AND ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL.
Murray, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $649k
Employees: 4
MISSION:
PROMOTION OF POULTRY AND EGG PRODUCTS, ENHANCE THE PUBLIC EXPOSURE, EDUCATION, AND RESEARCH WITHIN THE POULTRY INDUSTRY, MONITOR ENVIRONMENT AND TRANSPORTATION ISSUES, PROMOTE POSITIVE MEDIA COVERAGE.
Frankfort, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $334k
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE MEMBER SERVICES, RESOURCES, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND LEADERSHIP FOR THE BENEFIT OF KENTUCKY FUNERAL DIRECTORS.
Bowling Green, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $83k
MISSION:
THE FOUNDATION SERVES AS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION TO THE CORE OF SCOTTSVILLE AND ALLEN COUNTY, INC. THE FOUNDATION CONTRIBUTES 100% OF ITS NET INVESTMENT INCOME TO THE SUPPORTED PUBLIC CHARITY.
Florence, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $803k
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.
Lexington, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $617k
MISSION:
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO SERVE IN HELPING THE HOMELESS AND DISENFRANCHISED IN AN OUTREACH MINISTRY.
Bowling Green, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $983k
Employees: 12
MISSION:
TO FACILITATE DISPLAYS, EXHIBITS, AND PROGRAMING WHICH PRESERVES AND PRESENTS RAILROAD HISTIOY IN THE CONTEXT OF ITS IMPACT LOCALLY AND AS A VITAL ROLE IN OUR NATIONS SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.`