The Nonprofit Association of Oregon (NAO) and Coalition of Communities of Color (CCC) partnered to conduct a pulse survey in September 2025 to assess how government funding cuts and policy actions are impacting Oregon’s nonprofit sector. The survey collected responses from 180 nonprofits across 19 subsectors, and examined organizational demographics, funding sources, the scope and consequences of funding reductions, and organizational response strategies. The findings reveal that 84% of Oregon nonprofits have either experienced government funding cuts since January 2025 or anticipate cuts in the coming months, forcing many organizations into survival mode with reduced services, staff layoffs, and depleted reserves while demand for services increases and equity-focused work faces direct suppression.
Summary Sheet
The two-page summary sheet distills the pulse survey findings into an accessible format, highlighting key themes, critical impacts from funding cuts, and direct quotes from nonprofit leaders across Oregon. This summary provides a clear snapshot of the crisis facing the sector while offering practical strategies nonprofits can implement as they navigate an uncertain future.
Full Report
This full report presents the findings from the pulse survey. The report begins by exploring the diverse funding sources nonprofits rely upon, then documents the reductions and cancellations of grants and contracts organizations have experienced across federal, state, and local levels. It examines both the immediate impacts nonprofits are currently facing and the anticipated consequences over the next 6-12 months, including program cuts, staff reductions, depleted reserves, and the suppression of equity-focused work. The report outlines adaptive strategies organizations have employed to weather this crisis, while acknowledging their limitations as temporary solutions to systemic challenges. Finally, it proposes comprehensive solutions for sustainable change – including contract reforms and improved coordination between government and philanthropic funders – and offers practical guidance from NAO and CCC to help nonprofits navigate this unprecedented period with clarity and strategic purpose.