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US nonprofits face funding crisis amid federal cuts and rising demand

The US nonprofit sector is facing a financial crisis due to federal funding cuts, with a recent survey indicating that 66% of organizations are concerned about their financial stability. This situation is exacerbated by increased demand for services, driven by inflation and reduced federal programs. Nonprofits are increasingly competing for private donations as government grants, which total at least $240 billion annually, have decreased. AI

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US nonprofits face funding crisis amid federal cuts and rising demand

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Emily Peck ·

    Nonprofits say they are in a crisis

    <p>The country's nonprofit sector — organizations from food banks and homeless shelters to immigrant aid groups — is facing a crisis in the wake of federal funding cuts, advocates say.</p><p><strong>Why it matters: </strong>The nation's most vulnerable people rely on these groups…