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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

Nettie Gertrude Brown Marohn Test Charitable Tr

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.

Kceoc Housing Corporation

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.

The Jones Educational Foundation Inc

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.

Ronald P Cook Perpetual Charitable Tr

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.

Progressive Enterprise Development

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.

Carriage Museum Of America

Lexington, KY

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $107k

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.

United Brotherhood Of Carpenters & Joiners Of America 472

Grayson, KY

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $350k

MISSION:

TO ORGANIZE AND PROMOTE LABOR, PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS, NEGOTIATE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS ON BEHALF OF MEMBERS FOR FAIR WAGES AND BENEFITS.

Association Of Medical Illustrators

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.

National Society Of The Daughters Of The American Revolution

Louisville, KY

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $304k

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.

Kentucky Veterinary Medical Association Inc

Frankfort, KY

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $482k

MISSION:

PROTECT AND IMPROVE WELFARE OF THE VETERINARY PROFESSION IN KENTUCKY.

Kentucky Conservation Officers Association Inc

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.

Laborers International Union Of North America

Paducah, KY

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $669k

MISSION:

FOR THE WELL-BEING OF ITS MEMBERS THROUGH COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION, ORGANIZATION AND PROMOTING BETTER WORKING WAGES AND CONDITIONS.

Operaton Care Inc

Shelbyville, KY

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $1m

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.

A L And Virginia Johnson Foundation Inc

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.

Council Of State Governments

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.

Fuller Community Facilities Corporation

Mayfield, KY

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $-47k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization

Associated Steel Erectors Of Ky Apprentice Education Fund

Louisville, KY

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

PROVIDE TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAL COURSES FOR APPRENTICES IN THE IRONWORKING AND STEEL ERECTORS TRADE.

Kentucky Optometric Association

Frankfort, KY

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

TO ADVANCE THE PROFESSION OF OPTOMETRY THROUGH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION, AND PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY.

Friends School Inc

Louisville, KY

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $2m

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.

Buddha Bless Temple Inc

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.