How many nonprofits are there in Kentucky?

Kentucky has 22,606 tax-exempt organizations registered with the IRS — the 29th-most of any state.

How much revenue do Kentucky nonprofits generate?

Nonprofits in Kentucky report about $43.6B in combined annual revenue on their latest IRS filings.

Which Kentucky city has the most nonprofits?

Louisville has the most registered nonprofits in Kentucky, with 4,668 organizations.

Kentucky nonprofit statistics

There are 22,606 tax-exempt organizations registered in Kentucky — the 29th-most of any U.S. state, reporting about $43.6B in combined annual revenue. Figures come from the IRS Business Master File, refreshed monthly.

Registered organizations

22,606

Combined annual revenue

$43.6B

Rank among states

#29

Largest cities by nonprofit count

Causes in Kentucky

Religion-Related2,161
Education2,136
Human Services1,683
Recreation & Sports1,472
Arts, Culture & Humanities1,093
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations915
Community Improvement & Capacity Building912
Animal-Related576

Frequently asked questions

How many nonprofits are there in Kentucky?: Kentucky has 22,606 tax-exempt organizations registered with the IRS — the 29th-most of any state.
How much revenue do Kentucky nonprofits generate?: Nonprofits in Kentucky report about $43.6B in combined annual revenue on their latest IRS filings.
Which Kentucky city has the most nonprofits?: Louisville has the most registered nonprofits in Kentucky, with 4,668 organizations.

All Kentucky nonprofits Largest in Kentucky National statistics

Data: IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns via CharityIndex.