The Latest Breaking News from Nonprofits

We’re researchers tracking the nonprofit crisis. Philanthropy’s response is not enough

Foundations hold $1.8 trillion in assets but are not meeting nonprofits’ moment of crisis.

Fortune · Sep 26

Federal Funding Expiration Could Leave 24,000 Migrant Children Without Legal Representation

The federal government has reportedly not reimbursed more than $65 million for work performed since last November, forcing many nonprofits to rely on reserve funds

Latin Times · Aug 3

Why Nonprofits Are Losing Ground in the AI Search Era

AI-generated summaries, chatbots, LLM search tools, and zero-click experiences are reshaping how organizations are discovered online, often before a user even visits a website.

International Business Times · Jun 9

FEMA has denied or not advanced most Kerr County aid applications after deadly July 4 flood

Advocates are questioning why so many applicants from the flood-ravaged county have not received federal disaster help. Nonprofits are trying to fill in the gaps. The post FEMA has denied or not advanced most Kerr County aid applications after deadly July 4 flood appeared first on The Texas Tribune.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 16, 2025

Nonprofits: You’ll miss them when they’re gone

Nonprofits cannot replace government. They have always served to complement the government and the private sector.

Fortune · Sep 7, 2025

Nevada Becomes the 21st State To Strengthen Donor Privacy Protections

A new law prohibits the state from requiring nonprofits to disclose the personal information of their supporters, protecting Americans’ First Amendment right to free association.

Reason · Jun 2, 2025

Another Court Enjoins Implementation of Trump's Funding Freeze

Has any other president in US history taken so many actions "substantially likely" to have been illegal in his first 100 days? Or, for that matter, in his entire term?

Reason · Apr 17, 2025

DOGE wanted to assign staff to the nonprofit Vera Institute of Justice because it got federal funds

The nonprofit Vera Institute of Justice says staff from Elon Musk’s DOGE contacted them to “assign” a team to the organization and said DOGE staff told them they intended to “assign” teams to all nonprofits that receive funds appropriated by Congress

The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2025

Nonprofits in limbo as DOJ deletes domestic violence grant notice - Roll Call

Nonprofits say the removal of grant information has left them in the lurch on funding to assist domestic violence victims.

Roll Call · Apr 7, 2025

Nonprofits that provide shelter for homeless people, disaster recovery help, and food for low-income Americans rely heavily on federal funding – they would be reeling if Trump froze that money

On Jan. 27, 2025, the Trump administration ordered a freeze on federal grants and contracts covering a wide array of aid programs to take effect at 5 p.m. the following day. This freeze was partially prevented when a judge responded to a lawsuit filed by the National Council of Nonprofits…

The Conversation · Jan 31, 2025