The Trump administration's proposed federal funding freeze, affecting numerous US nonprofits, has been halted by court orders for the time being. This situation underscores the significant reliance of nonprofits on federal funds and the essential services they provide, which are often aligned with government policy. A report by Independent Sector reveals that while nonprofits generate substantial revenue independently, government funding constitutes an essential 20-30% of their total income, showcasing the vital role these organizations play in societal support. Notably, nonprofits contributed over $1.4 trillion to the economy in 2023, underlining their economic impact.
An attempted across-the-board federal funding freeze by the Trump administration, affecting thousands of US nonprofits, has been halted by court orders - for now.
The ongoing battle over critical federal funding has highlighted the interdependence of the federal government and the nonprofit sector.
On the one hand, the attempted funding freeze revealed how many nonprofits rely in some way on federal funds to carry out their work.
Nonprofits generated more than $1.4 trillion in economic activity in 2023.
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