KNN’s More Than Charity report increases understanding of the economic importance of Kentucky’s nonprofit sector, as well as it current challenges. The 2024 report highlights that over 162,000 jobs in Kentucky are at nonprofit employers, making the nonprofit sector the fourth largest private sector employer in the Commonwealth. Check out data both statewide and by Local Workforce Area.

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.