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Kentucky disease-focused nonprofits

There are 286 medical disease and disorder focused nonprofits in Kentucky. Combined, these Kentuckian disease-focused nonprofits employ 4,491 people, earn more than $618 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $531 million.
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Types of disease-focused nonprofits in Kentucky

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Organizations focused on specific diseases
 
63
 
$71,200,210
Cancer nonprofits
 
51
 
$17,628,928
Medical specialty organizations
 
39
 
$448,426,472
Disease and disorder focused professional societies
 
32
 
$58,872,322
Organ disease nonprofits
 
29
 
$17,119,914
Organizations supporting multiple disease or disorder focused nonprofits
 
22
 
$680,595
Autism awareness organizations
 
21
 
$12,026,247
Genetic disorder and birth defect organizations
 
18
 
$2,003,667
Arthritis, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, and epilepsy organizations
 
11
 
$860,777
HIV / AIDS focused organizations
 
10
 
$47,516,922
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Disease-focused nonprofits by major Kentucky cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Louisville
 
111
 
$494,418,218
Lexington
 
68
 
$63,830,350
Cincinnati, OH
 
22
 
$3,272,602
Bowling Green
 
11
 
$7,330,833
Huntington, WV
 
8
 
$735
Owensboro
 
7
 
$877,796
Elizabethtown
 
5
 
$58,967
Evansville, IN
 
4
 
$28,586,394
Clarksville, TN
 
4
 
$468,895
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Job trends for Kentucky disease-focused nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
53
1-10
 
38
11-25
 
6
26-100
 
6
101 to 1,000
 
3
1,000+
 
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Sizes of disease-focused nonprofits in Kentucky

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
96
$250k to $1M
 
37
$1M to $5M
 
21
$5M to $25M
 
3
$25M to $100M
 
2
$100M+
 
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Directory of disease-focused nonprofits in Kentucky

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University of Louisville Physicians

UL Physicians provide medical services in various specialties, to enhance staff's skills and patient populations. They also conduct research and teaching.
Revenue
$442.4m
Assets
$160.5m
Employees
3,633
EIN
27-3645560
IRS type
501(c)(3)

House of Ruth

House of Ruth provides housing support services to individuals and families infected and affected by hiv and aids.
Revenue
$7.8m
Assets
$8.9m
Employees
28
EIN
61-1231355
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Matthew 25 Aids Services

Matthew 25 Aids Services provides holistic health care, education, and support for individuals impacted by HIV and STIs, fostering community partnerships to enhance quality of life.
Revenue
$28.5m
Assets
$9.6m
Employees
114
EIN
61-1351672
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM)

To promote excellence in medical care through educational and scientific initiatives. Through certification and maintenance of certification programs the ABFM pursues its mission by establishing, maintaining, and measuring high standards of excellence.
Revenue
$45.7m
Assets
$187.4m
Employees
128
EIN
43-0921226
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Livwell Community Health Services

To provide counseling, outreach referral, housing, and medical Services to hiv/aids positive persons.
Revenue
$9.1m
Assets
$11.5m
Employees
57
EIN
31-1525402
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bluegrass Center for Autism

Bluegrass Center for Autism prepares children with autism and related disabilities to transition successfully into the adult world through education and support.
Revenue
$7.4m
Assets
$7.5m
Employees
132
EIN
27-2279128
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lifeworks at Wku

WKU's Lifeworks program helps adults with autism transition from school to work and independent living through a two-year program.
Revenue
$3.5m
Assets
$8.2m
Employees
0
EIN
84-2235321
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Eye Bank of Kentucky

KLEB's mission is to restore sight through corneal transplant, ocular research, and medical education. It also promotes organ, eye, and tissue donation while respecting and honoring the donors and their families who so selflessly give.
Revenue
$3.8m
Assets
$1.5m
Employees
56
EIN
81-4274526
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Edith and Henry Heuser Hearing Institute

To provide educational, audiological, diagnostic, cochlear implant, and ear related medical services. To provide educational, audological, diagnostic, cochlear implant, and ear related medical services.
Revenue
$4.5m
Assets
$3.3m
Employees
0
EIN
61-1383955
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Gilda's Club Kentuckiana

See Sch O: To create welcoming communities of free support for everyone living with cancer - men, women, teens and children - along with their families and friends.
Revenue
$3.7m
Assets
$20.5m
Employees
23
EIN
20-1635170
IRS type
501(c)(3)

International Gynecologic Cancer Society

International society advancing education and communication about gynecologic cancer and improving standards of care through member services and mentorship.
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$3.3m
Employees
4
EIN
75-3269205
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Visually Imparied Preschool Services

VIPS provides early intervention services and education for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers who are blind or visually impaired in Kentucky and Indiana.
Revenue
$4.0m
Assets
$7.5m
Employees
48
EIN
61-1061973
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Down Syndrome of Louisville

DSOL supports Down Syndrome individuals and their families by providing advocacy, education, and age-appropriate programs from birth through adulthood in Louisville.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
55
EIN
61-1214126
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kentucky Optometric Association

The Kentucky Optometric Association monitors changes in optometry, conducts annual conferences with various lecturers and business meetings pertaining to current topics, and provides continuing professional education for 200-300 people.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
4
EIN
61-0592885
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Lexington Medical Society

Lexington Medical Society unites and advocates for physicians, supports wellness, fosters collaboration, and provides resources to strengthen medical practice and community health.
Revenue
$936.8k
Assets
$1.0m
Employees
29
EIN
61-6032171
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Kentucky Nephrology Research Trust

Kentucky Nephrology Research Trust operates clinics, funds research, and supports patients with kidney disease.
Revenue
$838.3k
Assets
$4.3m
Employees
2
EIN
43-1952943
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Twisted Pink

Twisted Pink funds metastatic breast cancer research and raises awareness to provide hope and connection.
Revenue
$1.7m
Assets
$300.4k
Employees
6
EIN
47-1140389
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hope Scarves

Hope Scarves supports cancer patients by sharing scarves and survivor stories, raising funds for research, and fostering a community of hope and connection.
Revenue
$759.7k
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
9
EIN
45-3578278
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Child Neurology Foundation

The Child Neurology Foundation connects families with resources, supports research funding, and fosters collaborations to enhance care for children with neurologic conditions.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$739.0k
Employees
12
EIN
41-1984675
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition

Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition elevates patient voices to shape state and federal policy, advancing access to diabetes care, medications, devices, and advocacy training.
Revenue
$4.6m
Assets
$2.6m
Employees
5
EIN
47-2704127
IRS type
501(c)(4)
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