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 |
Morgantown, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $36k
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.
Barbourville, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $133k
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE DECENT, SAFE AND SANITARY HOUSING TO LOW INCOME, ELDERLY PERSONS AND HOUSEHOLDS. 20 UNITS AVAILABLE FOR ASSISTANCE.
Somerset, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $24k
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.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $28k
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.
Jamestown, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $65k
MISSION:
THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THIS ORGANIZATION IS TO PROMOTE GENERALLY, THE ECONOMY OF JAMESTOWN, KY AND TO FURTHER FACILITATE THE PROVISION AND DELIVERY OF SERVICE PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ASSIST SENIOR CITIZENS, ECONOMIC DEPRIVED GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS, AND TO GENEARLLY FACILITATE THE ADMINISTRATION AND DELIVERY OF SERVICES. AS A MEANS OF IMPLEMEINTING THESE SERVICES, THE CORPORATION SEEKS TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE STRUCTUAL FACILITIES, INCLUDING OFFICES, CONFERENCE ROOMS, ADMINISTRATVIE FACILITES, OTHER FACILITIES AND THINGS OF A GENERAL NATURE FOR LAKE CUMBERLAND COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY, INC.
Lexington, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $107k
Employees: 1
MISSION:
THE MUSEUM IS A LIBRARY THAT SERVES AS A SOURCE OF HISTORICALLY ACCURATE TECHNICAL INFORMATION ON ANIMAL-DRAWN VEHICLES AND RELATED SUBJECTS. IT IS THE ONLY FULL TIME LIBRARY DEDICATED EXCLUSIVELY TO THE CARRIAGE INDUSTRY.
Grayson, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $350k
Employees: 4
MISSION:
TO ORGANIZE AND PROMOTE LABOR, PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS, NEGOTIATE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS ON BEHALF OF MEMBERS FOR FAIR WAGES AND BENEFITS.
Lexington, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $751k
MISSION:
THE ASSOCIATION OF MEDICAL ILLUSTRATORS FURTHERS THE USE OF VISUAL MEDIA TO ADVANCE SCIENCES, MEDICINE AND HEALTHCARE THROUGH A WORLDWIDE NETWORK OF HIGHLY SPECIALIZED INTERDISCIPLINARY PROFESSIONALS.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $304k
Employees: 1
MISSION:
THE EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO ORGANIZE, ARRANGE, SPONSOR, AND PROMOTE ACTIVITIES OF ALL DESCRITPION OF THE FUTHERANCE OF PATRIOTISM, EDUCATION, AND HISTORICAL AWARENESS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, TO PERPETUATE THE MEMORY AND SPIRIT OF THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO ACHIEVED AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE, AND TO ARRANGE AND PROMOTE SOCIAL AND FRATERNAL GATHERINGS AND ACTIVITIES OF ALL TYPES FOR THE MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC AND TO CONDUCT ANY BUSINESS ACTIVITIES NECESSARY, INCLUDING BUYING, SELLING, LEASING, AND ENCUMBERING REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE ACT OF INCORPORATION AND BY-LAWS OF THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.
Frankfort, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $482k
Employees: 1
MISSION:
PROTECT AND IMPROVE WELFARE OF THE VETERINARY PROFESSION IN KENTUCKY.
Hazard, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $42k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to operate societies, professional councils, and other organizations that bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Crime, Legal Related major group area.
Paducah, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $669k
Employees: 3
MISSION:
FOR THE WELL-BEING OF ITS MEMBERS THROUGH COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION, ORGANIZATION AND PROMOTING BETTER WORKING WAGES AND CONDITIONS.
Shelbyville, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 22
MISSION:
OPERATION CARE IS A CHRISTIAN MINISTRY THAT SEEKS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PHYSICAL, SPIRITUAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF PEOPLE IN NEED OF A LOVING, COMPASSIONATE ENVIRONMENT IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST.
Franklin, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $458k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the private foundations whose grant funds are derived primarily from the contributions of a profit-making business organization.
Lexington, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $1m
MISSION:
TO SERVE, CHALLENGE AND EMPOWER OUR MEMBERS AND CONSTITUENTS BY EDUCATING, COMMUNICATING AND TRAINING; ADVOCATING AND INFLUENCING; ACTING AS A RESOURCE AND CONDUIT FOR INFORMATION, IDEAS AND SUPPORT; DEVELOPING STANDARDS AND MODELS; AND COLLABORATING WITH OTHER DISCIPLINES.
Mayfield, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $-47k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization
Louisville, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 12
MISSION:
PROVIDE TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAL COURSES FOR APPRENTICES IN THE IRONWORKING AND STEEL ERECTORS TRADE.
Frankfort, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 4
MISSION:
TO ADVANCE THE PROFESSION OF OPTOMETRY THROUGH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION, AND PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 65
MISSION:
THE ORGNAIZATION IS A COOPERATIVE PRESCHOOL AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZES AN INCLUSIVE POPULATION, WHICH INCLUDES CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES EXPERIENTIAL CHILD-CENTERED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $63k
MISSION:
BUDDHIST TEMPLE - CARRIES OUT ITS MISSION OF EDUCATING BUDDHIST PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES NOT ONLY TO ITS MEMBERS BUT ALSO TO PUBLIC AT LARGE IN LOUISVILLE, KY AREA.