On Economic and Community Impact

• The nonprofit sector is an essential partner for government leaders. From healthcare to housing, education to workforce development, government at all levels relies on nonprofits to generate innovative new policy solutions and provide critical services throughout the country. Nonprofit organizations put $240 billion in federal grants to work each year, stewarding these funds responsibly and multiplying them through private contributions.
• While serving their communities, nonprofits also create tremendous economic impact. With nearly 10 percent of the private workforce employed by a nonprofit organization, we are the nation’s third-largest employment sector.
• Nonprofits amplify their workforce by mobilizing over 75 million volunteers each year. These 5 billion hours of annual service are valued at over $167 billion for local economies.

On Tax Credit Fairness

• Despite their role as major employers and major taxpayers, nonprofits are excluded from many employer tax incentives available to for-profit companies. This exclusion impacts workers’ access to benefits such as childcare, paid leave, and retirement.
• Because these tax credits can only be claimed against an organization’s federal income tax obligation, nonprofit employers are largely left out. Nonprofits do pay significant payroll taxes— approximately $75 billion each year.
• Addressing this issue is a matter of fairness and has strong public support. 77% of voters—including majorities of Democrats, Republicans, and Independents—support extending employer tax credits to nonprofit organizations.

On Public Trust and Nonprofit Support

• Nonprofits are the most trusted institution in American life. 57% of Americans report high trust in nonprofit organizations, higher than any other sector, including small businesses, the military, philanthropy, government, or the media.
• Americans want their candidates to be nonprofit supporters. Voters report they are more likely to back a candidate who promises to work closely with nonprofits (56%) or support policies that help nonprofits carry out their missions (60%); only 8% are less likely.