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 |
Fisherville, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $314k
Employees: 1
MISSION:
TO STRENGTHEN GODS KINGDOM THROUGH PARTNERING WITH CHURCHES TO CREATE HIGH QUALITY SUSTAINABLE RETREATS WHICH PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THEIR MEMBERS TO DEVELOP A DEEPER RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST.
Hopkinsville, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $426k
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.
Benton, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $190k
MISSION:
THE KENTUCKY ELKS ASSOCIATION "KIDS WITH CANCER" CHARITIABLE FUND, INC. IS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE TO CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH ANY TERMINAL OR CRITICAL DISEASE OR ILLNESS AT ANY MEDICAL FACILITY IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT TO YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS WHOSE MISSION AND FOCUS ARE DEDICATED TO PROVIDING RECREASTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN WITH TERMINAL DISEASE OR CRITICAL ILLNESS. TO PROVIDE EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH A TERMINAL DISEASE OR CRITICAL ILLNESS.
Stanford, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $151k
Employees: 1
MISSION:
IMPROVEMENT IN QUALITY AND EFFICIENCY OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY
Louisville, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $3k
MISSION:
THE LOUISVILLE PRESERVATION FUND,INC. REVITALIZES HISTORIC PLACES THROUGH DIRECT REAL ESTATE ACTION AND PARTNERSHIPS TO ENHANCE COMMUNITY AND PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Brandenburg, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $588k
Employees: 9
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE MENTALY DISADVANTAGED ADULTS CAN LIVE AND DEVELOPE NORMAL LIFE SKILLS.
Danville, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $254k
MISSION:
TO PROMOTE CLEAN, AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR NEEDY PERSONS IN BOYLE COUNTY, KENTUCKY.
Frankfort, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $767k
Employees: 5
MISSION:
We could not find a description of this organization.
Georgetown, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 44
MISSION:
AN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER THAT PROVIDES A SAFE, LOVING ENVIRONMENT THAT MEETS THE NEEDS OF THE WHOLE CHILD.
Paris, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $112k
Employees: 1
MISSION:
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PRESERVE AND FOSTER A KNOWLEDGE OF AND APPERCIATION FOR CULTURE, HISTORY, ART AND ARCHITECTURE, WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON THE UNIQUE FEATURES OF BOURBON COUNTY AND THE SURROUNDING REGION.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $437k
Employees: 40
MISSION:
CEDAR RIDGE IS A MISSION AND MINISTRY OF THE PRESBYTERY OF MID-KENTUCKY SERVING CHRIST AS WE DEVELOP AND NURTURE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN PEOPLE, NATURE, AND GOD. THE CAMP OFFERS SUMMER CAMP AND OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS A PLACE FOR RETREAT AND MISSION/WORK GROUPS.
Paducah, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $36k
MISSION:
PROVIDE TEMPORARY SHELTER, FOOD, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND TRAINING FOR HOMELESS WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
Pikeville, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $419k
MISSION:
THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE AND HEALTH ACTIVITIES OF PIKEVILLE MEDICAL CENTER, INC.
Bowling Green, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $63k
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.
Harrodsburg, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $31k
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE LOW INCOME RESIDENTS WITH AFFORDABLE HOME OWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Florence, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $4m
Employees: 105
MISSION:
THE MISSION OF FAMILY NURTURING CENTER IS TO END THE CYCLE OF CHILD ABUSE BY PROMOTING INDIVIDUAL WELL-BEING AND HEALTHY FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS. WE ENVISION A WORLD WITH SAFE CHILDREN, THRIVING FAMILIES AND NURTURING COMMUNITIES AND OFFER A FULL RANGE OF EVIDENCE BASED PREVENTION AND TREATMENT SERVICES TO MAKE THAT DREAM A REALITY FOR OUR REGION.
Leitchfield, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 6
MISSION:
GRAYSON COUNTY ALLIANCE'S MISSION IS TO REACH OUT TO HELP THE CITIZENS OF GRAYSON COUNTY, KENTUCKY BY PROVIDING SERVICES THAT ARE OTHERWISE NOT AVAILABLE. THIS IS DONE BY PROVIDING BLENDED AND ACCESSIBLE HUMAN SERVICES THAT WILL ENABLE NEEDY PEOPLE TO PROGRESS TOWARD SELF-SUFFICIENCY, STABILITY AND SAFETY. WE STRIVE TO ACHIEVE FOOD SECURITY, ENCOURAGE FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE, AND NURTURE HEALTHY FAMILIES THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, MENTORING AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.
Bardstown, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $188k
MISSION:
PROMOTE WELFARE AND THE IMPROVEMENT OF FARMING IN NELSON COUNTY AND ITS SURROUNDING AREA.
Ashland, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $146k
Employees: 2
MISSION:
PRESERVING THE HUMAN AND LITERARY LEGACY OF JESSE STUART AND OTHER KENTUCKY AND APPALACHIAN WRITERS.
louisville, KY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $252k
MISSION:
THE PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE OF THE ALUMNI ASS0CIATION IS TO PROMOTE AND PRESERVE THE TRADITIONS AT MANUAL HS. THE CORPORATION SHALL PROMOTE AND SUPPORT SCHOOL ACTIVITIES THAT ENHANCE MANUAL HS.