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Nonprofits in Kentucky

What the IRS records say about tax-exempt organizations in Kentucky.

Tax-exempt organizations
22,861
Of which 501(c)(3)
18,414
File the 990-N (receipts ≤ $50,000)
12,009
File Form 990 or 990-EZ
5,844
Filed a 990-N (latest e-Postcard on record)
16,394
Exemption automatically revoked (all years)
12,955

By city

By category

Category (NTEE)Organizations
Education1,910
Human services1,471
Recreation and sports1,267
Arts, culture and humanities994
Religion-related948
Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations859
Community improvement and capacity building811
Animal-related523
Health care518
Public and societal benefit402
Youth development383
Housing and shelter364
Public safety, disaster preparedness and relief320
Mental health and crisis intervention310
Food, agriculture and nutrition281
Environment264
Mutual and membership benefit253
Voluntary health associations and medical disciplines151
Crime and legal-related151
International, foreign affairs and national security150
Employment146
Unknown117
Civil rights, social action and advocacy92
Medical research49
Science and technology44
Social science8