Promote. Protect. Strengthen.

On February 7, the White House issued an executive action ordering federal departments to stop funding nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) that, in the administration’s opinion, undermine the national interest. The heads of executive departments and agencies are ordered to review all funding to NGOs to align future funding decisions based on the current administration’s priorities. The Nonprofit Alliance strongly opposes the executive action, which casts a baseless and harmful shadow over the work of NGOs at home and abroad.

The Nonprofit Alliance would also strongly oppose any executive order or action that would revoke the 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status of nonprofit organizations based on their misalignment with a current administration’s priorities or values. Tax-exempt status is a legally defined classification, not a political tool that changes with each administration. The nonprofit sector’s strength lies in its ability to address community needs independently of political pressures. We believe that presidential administrations must respect the established legal framework governing nonprofit organizations. We urge all federal officials to uphold the sector’s independence from political interference and protect the vital services nonprofits provide in communities nationwide.

Read TNPA’s press release here and visit our Protect Nonprofits page for more information.