Health of the U.S. Nonprofit Sector: Quarterly Review (Q1 2021)

The Independent Sector Health of the U.S. Nonprofit Sector: Quarterly Review report focuses on nonprofit employment and economic contributions to the nation.

Health of the U.S. Nonprofit Sector: Quarterly Review (Q1 2021)

The Independent Sector Health of the U.S. Nonprofit Sector: Quarterly Review report focuses on nonprofit employment and economic contributions to the nation.

The Independent Sector Health of the U.S. Nonprofit Sector: Quarterly Review report focuses on nonprofit employment and economic contributions to the nation. It follows publication of our first Independent Sector Health of the U.S. Nonprofit Sector: Annual Report.

Key Insights

-1.0% Gross Value Added

In Q1 2021, the nonprofits sector saw a drop of 1% in its gross value-added portion to the economy, despite the nation’s gross domestic product growing by 6.4% during the same period.

Giving Decreased for the Majority of Causes

In Q1 2021, giving to Human Services and Environment & Animals increased. Other causes experienced substantial decreases compared to previous years.

+10% Donors

More people gave in Q1 2021, compared to the same period last year, but that's not the full story. Donations of $500 or less increased, while giving above $500 decreased significantly.

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