The State of the Nonprofit Sector Survey gives a vital look into the financial and operational realities nonprofits face. By listening to nonprofit leaders nationwide, we surface the challenges, trends, and opportunities shaping the sector.
In the 2025 survey, NFF took a look at the data from specific geographies to understand regional trends and nuances. Want to get a sense of how nonprofits in one region are faring financially? Or learn whether government payments to nonprofits in one of these areas are more or less delayed than in the rest of the country? Browse through each regional report for additional insights from the survey data:
- California with a spotlight on:
- Bay Area (coming soon)
- Los Angeles County
- Dallas Fort-Worth (coming soon)
- Georgia (coming soon)
- Hawaii (coming soon)
- New York City
- Greater Philadelphia
Bay Area
Bay Area analysis will be available soon.
Los Angeles County
Los Angeles nonprofits care for us during local crises like devastating wildfires. They protect us, house us, feed us, teach us, and make LA strong and vibrant. And they are doing this in a highly uncertain environment, as LA residents face the impact of extreme weather events, changes to immigration laws and policies, and high inflation in an already high-cost city and county. Just 40% of LA nonprofits were able to pay all staff a living wage in 2024. Learn more about how LA nonprofits are serving their communities, and the challenges they are facing.
“We have accomplished [our] mission over the last 43 years through a community development model. This model has taken many forms, but one thing has remained the same: We only offer programs the community asks for. With this model, we have always taken a ‘ground-up’ approach to our programming instead of a ‘top-down model’, telling the community what they need to thrive. We understand that the best solutions for a community come from the people most deeply affected by the problems facing that community.”
The Los Angeles report was made possible by Center for Nonprofit Management.
Dallas Fort-Worth
Dallas Fort-Worth analysis will be available soon.
Hawaii
Hawaii analysis will be available soon.
Georgia
Georgia analysis will be available soon.
New York City
Across the five boroughs of New York City, nonprofits are working tirelessly to serve, respond, care for, and inspire – while also building community wealth and well-being and contributing to the local economy. But as costs rise, funding declines, and demand for services grows, NYC survey respondents describe a challenging financial picture, with 40% operating with a budget deficit in 2024. For the many local nonprofits with government funding, payment delays are hindering their ability to operate, adapt, and provide critical services to NYC communities.
“[Our special sauce] lies in our deeply rooted, community-first approach, with a unique blend of housing advocacy, youth development, and culturally responsive support that has been shaped by over 60 years of grassroots work. … We’re not just advocates; we’re neighbors. We live the challenges we work to address.”
Greater Philadelphia
Nonprofits in Greater Philadelphia are the vital infrastructure supporting strong and vibrant communities. Survey respondents, along with a dozen local leaders we interviewed, shared stories of how they are pivoting, innovating, and collaborating to best serve their clients in the midst of inflation, funding pullback, and growing demand and uncertainty in their communities. Many local nonprofits are also navigating government payment delays and facing challenges with burnout and employing enough staff.
“There is something about this pride of being a part of Philly. And the deep community roots. Nonprofits do the work with a lot of passion. And that helps in a space like now, where we are all facing a similar crisis. Our passion is keeping us grounded and not allowing us to lose hope, even in a time that feels so hopeless.”
The Greater Philadelphia report was made possible by ten local philanthropies committed to ongoing collaboration and co-funding initiatives that address issues of importance to city and region.