Every other year, KNN releases a new More Than Charity report to increase understanding of the economic importance of Kentucky’s nonprofit sector, as well as it current challenges.

Charitable nonprofits are essential to Kentucky’s economy and communities. As the fourth-largest private sector employer in the state, nonprofits support 178,864 jobs, generate $11.6 billion in annual wages, and contribute $32.5 billion in expenditures benefiting Kentucky’s economy. Approximately one in ten private-sector jobs in Kentucky is at a nonprofit employer.

Nonprofits provide critical services that touch every Kentuckian – from health care and housing to arts, recreation, and faith communities. These organizations help fill gaps that government alone cannot address, ensuring individuals and families across the Commonwealth have access to vital support.

The majority of charitable nonprofits are small organizations and regardless of their size, organizations large and small across Kentucky are experiencing increased demand for services unprecedented funding and operational challenges. Strong nonprofit partnerships across government, philanthropy, and the private sector are essential to ensuring Kentucky communities can continue to thrive.