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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

Todd County Industrial Foundation

Elkton, KY

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $215k

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION IS ENGAGED IN RECRUITING INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS IN THE COMMUNITY TO RECRUIT INDUSTRY AND JOBS FOR THE COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A LIASION BETWEEN EXISTING INDUSTRY AND LOCAL STAKEHOLDERS TO MEET THE EXPANSION AND TRAINING NEEDS OF THOSE INDUSTRIES.

Mayfield And Graves County Need Line Inc

Mayfield, KY

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $662k

MISSION:

THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IF THE MAYFIELD-GRAVES COUNTY NEED LINE IS TO COORDINATE THE EFFORTS OF CHURCHS AND OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS IN SERVING AS A REFERRAL AGENCY AND RESPONDING DIRECTLY TO THE EMERGENCY NEEDS OF LOCAL CITIZENS. AID TO THE NEEDY IS USED TO PAY FOR RENT, UTILITIES, MEDICINE AND FOOD.

Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation

Owensboro, KY

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $487k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to represent the interests of agricultural producers and rural communities.

John And Ellen Zembrodt Family Foundation

Ft Wright, KY

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $156k

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.

United Way Of Central Kentucky Inc

Elizabethtown, KY

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $989k

MISSION:

TO IMPROVE LIVES BY PROVIDING SUPPORT THROUGH FUNDING LOCAL AGENCIES AND PERFORMING COMMUNITY GROWTH ACTIVITIES.

Murray Calloway Need Line Association Inc

Murray, KY

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $346k

MISSION:

ASSISTANCE (FOOD, UTILITIES, TRANSPORTATION) TO NEEDY FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY.

Green River Regional Rape Victim Services Inc

Owensboro, KY

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION IS INVOLVED IN RAPE VICTIM COUNSELING, CRISIS INTERVENTION, AND EDUCATION IN A SEVEN COUNTY AREA.

Middle Creek National Battlefield Foundation Inc

Prestonburg, KY

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $-8k

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.

Watch Inc

Murray, KY

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

WATCH, INC.'S MISSION IS TO ASSIST DEVELOPMENTALLY/INTELLECTUALLY DISABLED ADULTS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURIES IN BECOMING FULLY INITEGRATED INTO THEIR COMMUNITY THROUGH WORK TRAINING.

Soky Food Bank Inc

Adolphus, KY

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $855k

MISSION:

THE PURPOSE OF SOKY FOOD BANK, INC. IS TO PROVIDE FOOD AND RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE IN NEED.

St James Court Historic Foundation Inc

Louisville, KY

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $323k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to interpret, collect and preserve the historical heritage of a specific geographic location.

Specialized Alternatives For Families And Youth Of Kentucky Inc

Lexington, KY

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $12m

MISSION:

TO CREATE THRIVING FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES WHERE EVERY INDIVIDUAL CAN REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.

International Association Of Fire Fighters

Lexington, KY

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $428k

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATIONS PROMOTES & PROTECTS INTERESTS OF ITS 594 MEMBER FIREFIGHTERS WORKING IN LEXINGTON, KY & FAYETTE COUNTY, KY.

Pioneer Voc Indstrl Services Inc

Danville, KY

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $586k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide job training and employment experiences for individuals with disabilities, people who have been disabled by use of drugs or alcohol or people with emotional difficulties, with the objective of helping them to become economically self-sufficient.

Fayette Circuit Court Portrait And Art Charitable Tr

Lexington, KY

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $6k

MISSION:

THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FAYETTE CIRCUIT COURT PORTRAIT AND ART TRUST (THE TRUST) ARE TO MAINTAIN PORTRAITS AND ART IN THE FAYETTE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURTHOUSE (THE COURTHOUSE), AND TO PURCHASE NEW PORTRAITS AND ART FOR THE COURTHOUSE.THE ACTIVITIES OF THE TRUST WILL BE CONDUCTED BY THE TRUSTEES WHO WILL SECURE THE SERVICES OF PROFESSIONALS WHICH ARE NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE ACTIVITIES.THE ACTIVITIES WILL BE CONDUCTED IN FAYETTE COUNTY, KENTUCKY.THE ACTIVITIES WILL FURTHER THE TRUSTS EXEMPT FUNCTION BY SUPPORTING THE COURTHOUSE.THE TRUSTEES WILL ALLOCATE ON AVERAGE LESS THAN 1.0% OF THEIR TIME TO THE TRUST.THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FAYETTE CIRCUIT COURT PORTRAIT AND ART TRUST WILL BE FUNDED BY THE INITIAL CONTRIBUTION OF THE PORTRAITS AND WORKS OF ART IN THE COURTHOUSE INTO THE TRUST, AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM MEMBERS OF THE FAYETTE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL FUND THE MAINTENANCE OF THOSE ITEMS, AND THE PURCHASE OF NEW PORTRAITS AND WORKS OF ART.IN 2002, AT THE FORMATION OF

Elderserve Inc

Louisville, KY

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $941k

MISSION:

ELDERSERVE, INC. PROVIDES SERVICES EMPOWER OLDER ADULTS TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY WITH DIGNITY IN LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY.

Heart Of Kentucky United Way

Danville, KY

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $594k

MISSION:

HEART OF KENTUCKY UNITED WAY ADVANCES THE COMMON GOOD BY CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR A BETTER LIFE FOR ALL.

Kentucky Chamber Foundation Inc

Frankfort, KY

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

THE KENTUCKY CHAMBER FOUNDATION SUPPORTS RESEARCH, PROGRAMS, AND TRAINING INITIATIVES THAT ADVANCE THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY AND ITS CITIZENS.

Le Foundation

Elizabethtown, KY

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $323k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.

D1 Discipleship

La Grange, KY

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $61k

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION IS A 9 MONTH INTENSIVE DISCIPLESHIP AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM FOR POST-COLLEGE MEN FROM AROUND THE UNITED STATES. DURING THE PROGRAM, PARTICIPANTS WILL GAIN A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE BIG PICTURE OF THE BIBLE FROM BOTH OLD AND NEW TESTAMENTS IN ADDITION TO LEARNING SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY, APOLOGETICS, WORLDVIEW, AND CHURCH HISTORY. MEN WILL GROW SPIRITUALLY THROUGH INTENTIONAL DISCIPLESHIP AND INVOLVEMENT IN THE LOCAL CHURCH.