Nonprofit News Updates

The prolonged federal government shutdown and the Trump administration’s NSPM-7 directive targeting nonprofits now dominate the operating environment for charitable organizations. Frozen reimbursements, halted grant reviews, furloughed federal partners, and rising service demand are creating immediate liquidity crises for nonprofits across...

The federal government shutdown continues with no resolution, devastating nonprofit operations nationwide through frozen grants, delayed payments, and furloughed federal partners. One-third of nonprofits report government funding disruptions since January, with organizations facing unprecedented threats including criminal investigations of major...

The federal government shutdown continues with devastating impacts across the nonprofit sector as reductions-in-force begin and 900,000 workers remain furloughed while critical programs face funding exhaustion. Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought announced substantial permanent layoffs have commenced, with the Department of...

The nonprofit sector faces unprecedented operational challenges as the federal government shutdown enters its second week, disrupting grant payments, workforce stability, and regulatory oversight. Organizations must navigate immediate cash flow pressures while the administration escalates investigations targeting progressive foundations and...

The nonprofit sector faces unprecedented challenges as the September 30 government shutdown deadline approaches with zero appropriations bills enacted. Federal funding cuts potentially totaling 22.6% ($163 billion) in domestic discretionary spending—a portion of which represent cuts in nonprofit funding-- threaten organizational sustainability,...

The nonprofit sector faces unprecedented challenges as September 30th federal budget deadline approaches. Trump administration prepares executive actions targeting left-leaning organizations through tax-exempt status investigations following conservative activist Charlie Kirk's assassination. Healthcare and social services organizations confront...

The nonprofit sector faces unprecedented federal funding disruptions as government shutdown threatens with September 30 deadline while none of 12 appropriations bills are signed. Trump administration's executive orders assert political control over grants, freeze foreign aid, and target DEI programs through new DOJ enforcement initiatives....

Nonprofit organizations face critical operational deadlines and evolving regulatory challenges in September 2025. Federal electronic payment transitions mandate immediate action by September 30, while cybersecurity threats surge 30% year-over-year, requiring enhanced board governance and infrastructure investments. A landmark federal court...

The nonprofit sector faces unprecedented challenges as federal funding cuts accelerate, and regulatory oversight intensifies. Major philanthropic organizations are severing progressive partnerships while new federal requirements create compliance burdens and funding barriers. The Gates Foundation's $450 million withdrawal from Arabella Advisors...

The nonprofit sector faces unprecedented challenges as federal grant oversight intensifies under new executive orders requiring political appointee review, while donor-advised fund activity reaches historic highs with $14.9 billion in 2024 distributions. Critical developments include EPA's termination of the $7 billion Solar for All program,...

The nonprofit sector faces a crisis on multiple fronts. Federal oversight has intensified dramatically, with new executive orders targeting diversity programs and organizations that oppose administration priorities. This threatens funding for nonprofits serving immigrant, LGBTQ+, and environmental communities. The workforce crisis is severe:...

This comprehensive analysis examines critical nonprofit developments from June 23-30, 2025, highlighting the Senate Finance Committee's release of revised tax legislation affecting charitable giving incentives, federal executive actions targeting tax-exempt organizations, and evolving regulatory compliance requirements. Key developments include...

The nonprofit sector confronts significant federal policy changes as university settlements reach record levels, with Harvard facing potential $500 million penalties and Columbia completing a $221 million agreement. Critical cybersecurity vulnerabilities in SharePoint systems threaten nonprofit infrastructure. Federal funding cuts include $2.7...

This analysis examines critical regulatory and operational developments affecting nonprofit organizations during the 7 days ending July 28, 2025. Major federal developments include IRS policy reversals enabling church political endorsements, grant terminations reaching $17 billion across 700 programs, and Supreme Court approval of federal...

This comprehensive analysis examines critical nonprofit developments from July 14-21, 2025, highlighting Congressional passage of President Trump's $9.4 billion rescission package eliminating federal public broadcasting funding, IRS Johnson Amendment settlement allowing church political speech, tax law changes restructuring charitable...