Kentucky Gives Day
Save the Date!
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Stay tuned for more information. Nonprofit registration will open in February 2025.
Kentucky Gives Day is an opportunity for Kentuckians, near and far, to come together to make donations to Kentucky charities in an effort to raise as much money as possible in 24 hours. On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, from 12 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. ET, supporters of Kentucky nonprofits will go online, connect with causes they care about and make tax-deductible donations. Supporters will search for participating nonprofits and simply click to donate. By engaging as many donors as possible to give to their favorite Kentucky charities, Kentucky Gives Day showcases the collective power of philanthropy to strengthen Kentucky communities.
Note: The Kentucky Gives Day site will open for donations from May 1 through May 14, but leaderboard placement and prizes will be determined based on gifts made only on Kentucky Gives Day itself (May 13, 2025).
In the meantime, here’s how to get a head start on the registration process:
- ENSURE YOUR KNN MEMBERSHIP IS UP TO DATE! KY Gives Day registration is open to all 501(c)(3) nonprofits operating in Kentucky and is free to current members of Kentucky Nonprofit Network (membership must be active/paid as of 5/13/25). Now is a great time to renew your KNN membership if it expires prior to 5/13/25.
- COMPLETE YOUR ANNUAL CHARITABLE SOLICITATION REGISTRATION WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE. To participate in Kentucky Gives Day, all nonprofits must be registered with the Kentucky Office of the Attorney General.
- Whether or not you participate in KY Gives Day, if you are soliciting funds in Kentucky, annual registration is required by Kentucky law. Read more here.
- Click here to locate your organization’s name on the list of Current Nonprofit Entities Filing IRS Tax Form 990 with the Attorney General.
- If you do not see your organization listed or have questions, click here to view the registration instructions and check out these additional resources on charitable solicitation registration(including a step-by-step guide) on KNN’s website.
- Remember – this is an annual registration. If you have appeared on the list in the past but are no longer on the list, you need to register again.
- Does Your Nonprofit Need to Register? Likely, yes, but check out this one-page guide to be sure.
2024 Results ~ Thank you, Kentucky!
12-year total: $5.8 million
$674,521
raised in 2024
3,413
total donors
234
nonprofits
Check out the results at www.kygives.org
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