With 14,000+ U.S. nonprofits at risk of running out of cash within three months if government grantmaking halts, Candid mobilizes resources to help nonprofits find new funding pathways

NEW YORK, April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- New research from Candid, the most comprehensive source of data on nonprofits and philanthropy, reveals that 14,015 nonprofits across the United States would be at risk of exhausting their cash within three months if government grants were to stop today, potentially jeopardizing nearly 2.8 million nonprofit jobs.

In New York State alone, 1,366 nonprofits could run out of cash within three months if government grantmaking stops, putting more than 361,000 nonprofit jobs at immediate risk. The hardest-hit fields include human services, education, housing and shelter, and the humanities—sectors that millions of Americans rely on for basic needs every day.

The analysis offers the clearest picture to date of how quickly these funding cuts might affect nonprofits' sustainability, especially among organizations that rely heavily on government funding. Candid's research team is closely examining how even a temporary disruption in that funding stream could threaten nonprofit survival and destabilize essential community services.

"Government grants are a primary revenue source for many nonprofits. Over 35,000 nonprofits—about a third of government grantees—rely on these grants for more than 50% of their total revenue," said Cathleen Clerkin, Ph.D., associate vice president of research at Candid. "Our team is analyzing this data not just nationally, but at the state level, across subsectors, and even down to individual congressional districts, to better understand where the risks are most acute."

"When nonprofits go under or scale back severely on services they provide, entire communities feel the loss. From veteran support services to community centers to youth arts programs, nonprofits deliver the services that create thriving communities," said Ann Mei Chang, chief executive officer at Candid. "We're here to help nonprofit leaders weather uncertainty and find new paths to funding."

For a limited time, Candid is offering free resources to help nonprofits that have lost federal funding find alternative sources of support:

• Free access to Foundation Directory Professional: our best-in-class prospect research tool that helps nonprofits identify and connect with over 240,000 U.S. grantmakers. Smaller nonprofits with under $10 million in revenue that have lost federal funding are now eligible. Learn more here.
• Free live training: Funding Beyond Federal: How to Diversify Funding to Ensure Stability in Uncertain Times (May 12, 2025 | 1-4 p.m. ET): This free, hands-on session will focus on finding alternative funding sources and practical strategies for resilience. Register here.

Candid is committed to helping the sector navigate this critical moment. Visit candid.org for access to research, tools, and training.

About Candid
Candid is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides the most comprehensive data and insights about the social sector. Every year, millions of nonprofits spend trillions of dollars around the world. Candid finds out where that money comes from, where it goes, and why it matters. Candid was formed in 2019 when GuideStar and Foundation Center merged. Candid combined GuideStar's tools on nonprofits and Foundation Center's tools on foundations with new resources to offer more comprehensive, real-time information about the social sector. Find out more at candid.org and on LinkedIn and Instagram.

SOURCE Candid