"Nonprofits are tax-exempt organizations that must comply with rules of financial transparency and public accountability due to their missions of public social trust."
The bill also harms millions of people by taking away their access to healthcare and food assistance, putting greater pressure on nonprofit organizations.
"The Community Action Grants program grantees don't just provide services; they're catalysts for positive change, led by and accountable to the communities they serve," foundation president and CEO Nicole Taylor said in a release.
69 percent of nonprofits have budgets of less than $50,000, highlighting the significant role of all-volunteer organizations (AVOs) in community support and activism.
"This is not a time to rest. This is a time to be relentless in pursuit of what is right and just," said Lee Pelton.
Despite being a significant economic force, nonprofits maintain a weak position in political advocacy, limiting their potential for meaningful social change, particularly as we approach the 2024 election.