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 |
Barlow, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $248k
Employees: 11
MISSION:
BALLARD COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS, INC. PROVIDES PROGRAM SERVICES SUCH AS MEALS, TRANSPORTATION, AND LOW INCOME HOUSING TO THE SENIOR CITIZENS OF BALLARD COUNTY, KENTUCKY.
Richmond, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $341k
Employees: 16
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to maintain cemeteries, or provide burial or funeral services for charitable purposes.
Lexington, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $3m
MISSION:
GREEN FORESTS WORK EXISTS TO RE-ESTABLISH HEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE FORESTS ON FORMERLY MINED LANDS IN APPALACHIA.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $39k
MISSION:
PROVIDE COMFORTABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR UP TO FOUR MISSION CO-WORKERS AND THEIR FAMILIES ON HOME ASSIGNMENT FROM OVERSEAS SERVICE TO THE CHURCH. IT AFFORDS THE SEMINARY COMMUNITY AN OPPORTUNITY FOR DIALOGUE WITH EXPERIENCED MISSIONARIES, FRATERNAL WORKERS, AND INTERNATIONAL VISITORS.
Lexington, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 4
MISSION:
ENGAGED IN PUBLIC AWARENESS OF DIABETES AND PARTNERING WITH DIABETES RELATED ORGANIZATIONS
Covington, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $76k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide education services where the major purpose is unclear cannot be accurately assigned.
Danville, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $369k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide housing or shelter services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $953k
Employees: 20
MISSION:
TO HELP CHILDREN REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH PROVEN, PLAYFUL INTERVENTION
Frankfort, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $233k
Employees: 2
MISSION:
THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE IS TO SUPPORT THE KENTUCKY NATIONAL GUARD BY PROVIDING AN INSURANCE PROGRAM AND SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROMOTES RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY AND THE KENTUCKY NATIONAL GUARD.
Danville, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $309k
Employees: 3
MISSION:
THE MISSION OF THE DANVILLE-BOYLE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY IS TO PROMOTE THE HUMANE TREATMENT OF ANIMALS THROUGH COMPASSIONATE CARE, ENGAGEMENT, AND SUPPORT.
Lexington, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $68k
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
Employees: 6
MISSION:
TO CONVENE, STRENGTHEN AND ELEVATE NONPROFIT IMPACT AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $31k
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.
Newport, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $109k
Employees: 6
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to develop, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing that is available to people who qualify on the basis of income, age or disability for publicly subsidized housing e.g., HUD housing or housing assistance under Section 8 of the Housing and Urban Development Act.
Owensboro, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 103
MISSION:
OPERATES THREE FACILITIES: A LICENSED EMERGENCY SHELTER WITH TREATMENT, THAT PROVIDES SAFE HOUSING AND CARE FOR ABUSED, NEGLECTED, AND ABANDONED CHILDREN. A SEPARATE HOUSE FOR BOYS PROVIDING LONG TERM RESIDENCE. A SEPARATE HOUSE FOR GIRLS PROVIDING LONG TERM RESIDENCE.
Elizabethtown, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $149k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization
Lexington, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 13
MISSION:
SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT OF EQUESTRIAN SPORTS THROUGH THE STAGING OF EVENTS AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL. EEI SEEKS TO PROVIDE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR RIDERS, HORSES, AND EQUINE ORGANIZATIONS, AND TO ELEVATE THE COMPETITIVENESS OF THE UNITED STATES INTERNATIONALLY.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $1m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the facilities, usually located in residential neighborhoods, that provide 24-hour non-medical care for individuals with disabilities who need supervision and/or assistance with activities of daily living.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $60k
Employees: 1
MISSION:
CHARLIE'S KIDS ADVOCATES FOR SAFE SLEEP TO PREVENT INFANT DEATH.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $803k
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.