Nonprofit organizations across the U.S. are facing rising burnout, worsening financial stress and a tougher funding environment as demand for services continues to climb, according to a new report from the Center for Effective Philanthropy, published this week.
The report, titled “State of Nonprofits 2026: What Funders Need to Know,” surveyed 380 nonprofit CEOs in February and found that 46% said their own burnout was “very much a concern,” up from 29% in 2025.
Nearly three-fourths of nonprofit leaders said their organizations experienced increased demand for services since January 2025, while almost 60% reported it had become harder to secure foundation grants.
Funding Pressure Mounts
More than 40% of nonprofit CEOs said they had experienced reduced funding from foundations since January 2025, while over a third reported cuts in government funding from federal, state or local sources.
The report defines the “current context” as federal legislative actions, executive orders and budget decisions introduced starting in 2025 that could have broad effects on nonprofits and philanthropy.
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