KNN’s 2026 More Than Charity report highlights the impact that charitable nonprofits have on Kentucky’s economy and 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. Check out the full report to learn more, and explore data by county and local workforce area on the More Than Charity Dashboard.

KNN’s Principles & Practices for Nonprofit Excellence in Kentucky tools provide Kentucky-specific information on the legal requirements for operating a nonprofit organization, as well as information on recognized nonprofit management best practices. Included in these tools is our NEW Legal Compliance Checklist – a free 4-page resource.

If you’ve formed a nonprofit, you’ll want to know the filings required to maintain your nonprofit corporation and federal tax-exempt status. We provide information as a general guide to what it takes to maintain compliance for your 501(c) nonprofit, although it may not be exhaustive or applicable to all nonprofits. We also provide information on charitable solicitation registration, which is required by law for most nonprofits.