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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

Murray State University Foundation

Murray, KY

Assets: $192m

Revenue: $16m

MISSION:

ENHANCEMENT OF MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY BY ASSISTING IN FUNDRAISING, COLLECTING CONTRIBUTIONS FOR STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS, FACULTY SUPPORT, AND SPECIAL PROJECTS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO ASSISTS IN MANAGING SCHOLARSHIP DISBURSEMENTS AND INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT.

Flaget Healthcare Inc

Bardstown, KY

Assets: $187m

Revenue: $94m

MISSION:

THE HOSPITAL'S VISION IS TO BE THE PREMIER, INTEGRATED, COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH SYSTEM IN THE COMMUNITY PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY CARE CLOSE TO HOME, REDUCING THE INCIDENCE OF DISEASE AND ELIMINATING THE INEQUITIES IN ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE.

American Printing House For The Blind Inc

Louisville, KY

Assets: $181m

Revenue: $24m

MISSION:

MANUFACTURE/DISTRIBUTION OF PRODUCTS/SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED, INCLUDING BRAILLE, LARGE TYPE BOOKS AND EDUCATIONAL AIDS

Blue Grass Community Foundation Inc

Lexington, KY

Assets: $181m

Revenue: $33m

MISSION:

ESTABLISHED IN 1967, BLUE GRASS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE BLUEGRASS REGION BY INCREASING CHARITABLE GIVING AND LEADING ON CRITICAL COMMUNITY ISSUES.

Wku Student Life Foundation Inc

Bowling Green, KY

Assets: $178m

Revenue: $31m

MISSION:

PROVIDE A PREMIER LIVING/LEARNING EXPERIENCE ON THE CAMPUS THAT ENSURES STUDENT SUCCESS.

West Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation

Mayfield, KY

Assets: $176m

Revenue: $101m

MISSION:

DISTRIBUTE ELECTRICITY TO COOPERATIVE'S MEMBERS AT THE LOWEST COST CONSISTENT WITH SOUND MANAGEMENT.

Cave Hill Investment Company

Louisville, KY

Assets: $174m

Revenue: $7m

MISSION:

THE INVESTMENT COMPANY IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED FOR THE BENEFIT OF CAVE HILL CEMETERY COMPANY. THE INVESTMENT COMPANY PROVIDES PAYMENTS TO CAVE HILL CEMETERY COMPANY FOR THE GENERAL CEMETERY MAINTENANCE FROM THE INVESTMENT EARNINGS OF THE PRESERVATION FUND INVESTMENTS. EARNINGS FROM THE TRUST FUND ARE TRANSFERRED TO THE CEMETERY TO PROVIDE SPECIAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE ON THE DONORS RESPECTIVE AREAS.

Nolin Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation

Elizabethtown, KY

Assets: $174m

Revenue: $103m

MISSION:

PROVIDE ELECTRIC SERVICE ON A PATRONAGE BASIS TO A MONTHLY AVERAGE OF 36,794 CONSUMERS.

Answers In Genesis Inc

Petersburg, KY

Assets: $173m

Revenue: $42m

MISSION:

WE PROCLAIM THE ABSOLUTE TRUTH AND AUTHORITY OF THE BIBLE WITH BOLDNESS. WE RELATE THE RELEVANCE OF A LITERAL GENESIS TO THE CHURCH AND THE WORLD TODAY WITH CREATIVITY. WE OBEY GOD'S CALL TO DELIVER THE MESSAGE OF THE GOSPEL, INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY.

Disabled American Veterans National Service Foundation

Erlanger, KY

Assets: $172m

Revenue: $12m

MISSION:

DEVELOPS FINANCIAL RESOURCES FOR THE ASSISTANCE, AID, MAINTENANCE, CARE, SUPPORT AND REHABILITATION OF SICK AND INJURED VETERANS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS, EITHER DIRECTLY OR BY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SERVICE PROGRAMS OF THE DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OR ITS DEPARTMENTS OR CHAPTERS.

Clean Streams Foundation Inc

Lexington, KY

Assets: $171m

Revenue: $8m

MISSION:

THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO ASSURE THAT FUNDS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN WATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS TO PREVENT OR ABATE POLLUTION AND PROTECT NATURAL RESOURCES AND PUBLIC HEALTH.

Asbury College

Wilmore, KY

Assets: $170m

Revenue: $69m

MISSION:

A CHRISTIAN LIBERAL ARTS UNIVERSITY COMMITTED TO ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND SPIRITUAL VITALITY, EQUIPPING STUDENTS FOR A LIFETIME OF LEARNING, LEADERSHIP, AND SERVICE.

St Claire Medical Center Inc

Morehead, KY

Assets: $165m

Revenue: $187m

MISSION:

THE MISSION IS TO PROCLAIM GOD'S GOODNESS THROUGH A HEALING MINISTRY TO THE PEOPLE OF EASTERN KY.

University Of Louisville Real Estate Foundation

Louisville, KY

Assets: $164m

Revenue: $31m

MISSION:

TO ACQUIRE, MAINTAIN, IMPROVE, LEVERAGE, MANAGE, LEASE, AND CONVEY PROPERTY (SEE SCHEDULE O) FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE.

Jackson Purchase Energy Corporation

Paducah, KY

Assets: $157m

Revenue: $99m

MISSION:

DISTRIBUTION SALES OF ELECTRICITY TO APPROXIMATELY 30,459 MEMBER OWNERS ON A PATRONAGE BASIS.

Fischer Fam Foundation 2008 Charita Ble Tr

Fort Mitchell, KY

Assets: $156m

Revenue: $85m

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.

American Board Of Family Medicine Inc

Lexington, KY

Assets: $156m

Revenue: $36m

MISSION:

ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARDS FOR EDUCATION, TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS

Gheens Foundation Inc

Louisville, KY

Assets: $156m

Revenue: $9m

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.

Inter-County Energy Cooperative Corporation

Danville, KY

Assets: $155m

Revenue: $71m

MISSION:

PROVIDE ELECTRIC SERVICE TO MEMBER OWNERS ON A PATRONAGE BASIS. SERVE AN AVERAGE OF APPROXIMATELY 27,747 CUSTOMERS PER MONTH.

National Association Of State Procurement Officials

Lexington, KY

Assets: $154m

Revenue: $35m

MISSION:

PROMOTE GOVERNMENT EXCELLENCE BY DELIVERING SUPERIOR PROCUREMENT SOLUTIONS.