Charitable nonprofits are more than charity — they are employers, service providers, and economic engines for Kentucky communities. As the fourth-largest private-sector employer in the state, charitable nonprofits employ 178,864 Kentuckians, generate $11.9 billion in annual wages, and contribute $32.5 billion in expenditures benefiting Kentucky’s economy. Nearly one in ten private-sector jobs in Kentucky is at a charitable nonprofit employer.

Strong charitable nonprofits help Kentucky’s workforce, economy, and communities thrive. When charitable nonprofits succeed, Kentucky communities succeed.

Charitable nonprofits provide critical services in every county across Kentucky and touch the lives of every Kentuckian — from health care and housing to arts, recreation, and faith-based organizations. Nonprofits help fill gaps that government alone cannot address, ensuring individuals and families across the Commonwealth have access to vital supports.

The majority of charitable nonprofits are small, local organizations, and regardless of their size — organizations across Kentucky are experiencing increased demand for services and unprecedented funding and operational challenges.