Nonprofit Industry Statistics
The shape of the sector: number of nonprofits, revenue, employment, salaries, boards, formation, and failure rates.
24 reports in this series · 10 published · deeply sourced · updated continuously
Published reports
New Nonprofit Formation Statistics (2026)
Discover 2026 nonprofit formation trends: 1.5 million registered organizations, growth rates, formation by state, employment impact, and screening compliance insights for nonprofit leaders.
Nonprofit Failure Rates (2026): Financial Challenges, Leadership Gaps & Closure Trends
Discover why nonprofits fail: 30% dissolution rate within 10 years, 46% worry about closure, 47% lack funds. 2026 financial pressures analyzed with actionable insights.
Nonprofit Growth Statistics (2026): Revenue, Workforce, Donations & Volunteering
Deep-dive into 2026 nonprofit sector growth, covering 1.9M organizations, $617B in giving, workforce trends, and volunteering patterns. Real data for nonprofit leaders.
Nonprofit Salary Statistics (2026): Benchmarks, Trends & Retention Insights
Comprehensive 2026 nonprofit compensation data covering staff salaries, executive director pay, sector disparities, turnover costs, and hiring trends to guide nonprofit leaders in competitive pay decisions.
Nonprofit Employment Statistics (2026)
The nonprofit sector employs 12.5M Americans—10% of the private workforce—and contributes $670B annually in wages. Latest data on paid jobs, volunteer value, diversity, and industry trends.
Charity Expenses Statistics (2026)
Data-driven breakdown of nonprofit spending, program ratios, overhead costs, and financial benchmarks for U.S. charities—essential reading for nonprofit leaders.
Charity Revenue Statistics (2026)
U.S. charitable giving hit $617.2 billion in 2025—a record high. Learn where the money comes from, which sectors lead, and what it means for your nonprofit.
Number of Nonprofits by State (2026)
Discover how 1.9M+ nonprofits are distributed across US states, employment trends, revenue concentration, and regional variations—essential data for nonprofit leaders.
Number of Nonprofits by Country (2026)
The United States leads the world with 1.9 million registered nonprofits. Explore global nonprofit distribution across 15+ countries and what it means for your sector.
Nonprofit Industry Statistics (2026): Sector Scale, Challenges & Opportunity
Explore the latest nonprofit statistics for 2026 — spanning 1.8M organizations, $617B in giving, volunteer trends, workforce pressures, and funding gaps reshaping the sector.
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