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How the Coronavirus affects the nonprofit sector
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has already affected the nonprofit sector in the United States. Government policies to control the epidemic — prohibiting group gatherings, requiring social distancing, and closing non-essential businesses — have caused nonprofits to cancel fundraising events, conferences, conventions, meetings, performances, and exhibitions. Over 100k organizations raise more than $33 billion in income annually through these events. Depending on the prevalence and duration of these policies, when nonprofits hold their events, and whether nonprofits can reschedule their events, nonprofits could lose $5.7 billion to $16.9 billion in income.
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Top 50 Fastest Growing Nonprofits
- Emory Children's Pediatric Institute
- Southwest Washington Accountable Community of Health
- Empower Illinois
- Gaston Area Lutheran Foundation
- Confluence Council
- Eprine Community Services
- The Oak Clinic
- Met Cares Foundation
- Covenant Alzheimer's Services
- Children's Home Foundation
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The Highest Paid Nonprofit CEOs in 2019
- James Skogsbergh, Advocate Aurora Health
- Nick Turkal, Advocate Aurora Health
- Lewis von Thaer, Battelle Memorial Institute
- Nancy Brown, American Heart Association
- Thomas P Campbell, Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Scott A Blackmun, Us Olympic and Paralympic Committee
- Kevan P Lawlor, NSF International
- Prescott Stephen, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
- Howard Nathan, Gift of Life Donor Program
- Clive Gillinson, Carnegie Hall / The Carnegie Hall Corporation
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The Top 100 Charities by Revenue in 2019
- Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
- Battelle Memorial Institute
- Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
- Schwab Charitable Fund
- Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund
- National Philanthropic Trust
- Silicon Valley Community Foundation
- Mother Cabrini Health Foundation
- Feeding America
- Knight Foundation
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Private Foundation Excise Taxes on Undistributed Income
Only 2.1% of non-operating private foundations are subject to the excise tax on undistributed income, while the vast majority give away more money than required by the IRS. Learn more.
Foundation Grants to Individuals
Almost 50k organizations made grants to individuals within the United States worth over $69 billion, helping with hunger, clothing, tuition, general assistance, and more. Learn more.
COVID-19 Grants to Nonprofits
Over 1,500 nonprofits have established COVID-19 relief funds to help fellow nonprofits and community members, with community foundations leading the charge. Learn more.
Gifts from Private Foundations to Donor Advised Funds
More than 12,454 private foundations made over 25,772 contributions to 2,007 donor advised funds, for a combined total of over $2.7 billion in contributions. Learn more.
How to Calculate a Nonprofit Operating Budget
Looking at just total revenue or total expenses can mislead you about how big an organization actually is. That's where operating budget comes in. Learn more.
How the Coronavirus affects the nonprofit sector
Nonprofits could lose $5.7 billion to $16.9 billion in income due to cancelled fundraising events, conferences, conventions, meetings, admission fees, and ticket sales. Learn more.
How Many Nonprofits Are in the US?
There are 1.7 million active nonprofit organizations in the United States. Churches, schools, and foundations account for 40% of these. Learn more about the rest!
Most Common Nonprofit Types by State in 2020
The nonprofit sector varies regionally within the United States, with geographic, economic, and social factors affecting what charitable causes are common in each state. Learn more.
Top 50 Fastest Growing Nonprofits
The fastest growing nonprofits are mostly newer organizations that have just received funding, although some are older nonprofits having a resurgence. Learn more.
Top Environmental Organizations by Employees
The largest environmental organization employers are environmental education programs, energy conservation programs, or land conservation nonprofits. Learn more.
2019 Nonprofit Employment Statistics
The nonprofit sector employs 21.7 million people, about 14% of the workforce, but nonprofits vary widely. Learn more about nonprofit employment statistics.
Largest Nonprofits by Assets in 2019
With $1.6 trillion in combined assets, these foundations, universities, and other nonprofits are the largest. See the list of the largest nonprofits.
The Highest Paid Nonprofit CEOs in 2019
The highest paid charity CEOs earn around $1M to $3M per year, and lead arts organizations, museums, research institutes, and other nonprofits. Learn more.
The Top 100 Charities by Revenue in 2019
With ~$120 billion in combined revenue, these foundations, NGOs, institutes, and other charities are the largest. See the list of top 100 charities.
Top Nonprofit Trends of 2019: Nonprofit Year in Review
Financials are solid, but not all nonprofits are growing equally, and nonprofits are outsourcing more. Learn more insights on nonprofit trends 2019.
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