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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. Check out the whole article!
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Top 50 Fastest Growing Nonprofits
- Southwest Washington Accountable Community of Health
- Onestar Foundation
- Valley Health System
- Caviness Sportsplex
- Champaign County Animal Welfare League
- RHF Foundation
- Centre for Effective Altruism USA
- Inspiration Academy
- Addiction Policy Partnership
- Home at Last Community Development Corporation
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The Highest Paid Nonprofit CEOs in 2019
- Juan Sanchez, Southwest Key Programs
- Thomas P Campbell, Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Scott A Blackmun, United States Olympic Committee
- Kevan P Lawlor, NSF International
- Prescott Stephen, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
- Howard Nathan, Gift of Life Donor Program
- Hank A Milius, Meridian Health Services
- Wynton Marsalis, Jazz at Lincoln Center
- Peter Gelb, Metropolitan Opera Association
- C Darby, In-Q-Tel
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The Top 100 Charities by Revenue in 2019
- Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
- Partners Pooled Investment Holdings LLC
- Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
- Battelle Memorial Institute
- The Global Fund
- American National Red Cross
- Schwab Charitable Fund
- Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington
- National Philanthropic Trust
- Feeding America
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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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