In 2022, US nonprofits generated $1.26 trillion in revenue but also faced mounting strain, with 45% ending the year in deficit and 64% reporting staffing shortages. At the same time, individual giving reached $499.33 billion with 69% flowing to nonprofits, while online donations jumped 13.2% to $12.1 billion. From employment and board diversity to compliance costs and global reach, these figures reveal where support is growing and where nonprofit capacity is getting squeezed.
Key Takeaways
- US individual giving totaled $499.33 billion in 2022, 69% to nonprofits
- Corporate giving in US reached $29.48 billion in 2022, up 3.4%
- Foundation grants in US hit $146.82 billion in 2022
- In 2022, US nonprofits employed 12.3 million paid workers, 10% of workforce
- Nonprofit workforce grew by 5.2% from 2019-2022 in US
- Globally, nonprofits employ 280 million people as of 2023 estimates
- In 2022, 85% of US nonprofits had diverse boards per survey
- IRS revoked tax-exempt status for 800,000 US nonprofits since 2010
- 92% of nonprofits filed Form 990 on time in 2022
- US nonprofits served 148 million people in 2022
- 70% of US nonprofits focus on health or human services in 2023
- Global nonprofits delivered aid to 250 million in crises in 2023
- US nonprofits generated $1.26 trillion in revenue in 2022
- Program expenses averaged 78% of total spending for US nonprofits in 2022
- Average nonprofit CEO compensation was $197,000 in 2022 US survey
In 2022, US and global nonprofits served millions despite rising costs, shortages, and compliance pressures.
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Donations And Fundraising11 stats
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US individual giving totaled $499.33 billion in 2022, 69% to nonprofits
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Corporate giving in US reached $29.48 billion in 2022, up 3.4%
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Foundation grants in US hit $146.82 billion in 2022
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Online giving surged 13.2% to $12.1 billion in 2022 US
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24% of US donors give monthly via recurring donations in 2023
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Global crowdfunding for nonprofits raised $1.8 billion in 2023
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EU household giving averaged €100 per capita in 2021
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Canadian giving totaled CAD 11.5 billion in 2022
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Australia saw $13.3 billion in donations in 2023
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UK donations reached £11.3 billion from individuals in 2022/23
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Brazil philanthropic giving was R$22 billion in 2022
Interpretation
Donations And Fundraising Interpretation
In 2022 and 2023, donations and fundraising momentum stayed strong with US individual giving at $499.33 billion where 69% went to nonprofits, online giving jumping 13.2% to $12.1 billion, and recurring monthly donors reaching 24% in 2023 alongside global crowdfunding bringing in $1.8 billion.
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Impact And Programs11 stats
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US nonprofits served 148 million people in 2022
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70% of US nonprofits focus on health or human services in 2023
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Global nonprofits delivered aid to 250 million in crises in 2023
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Education nonprofits impacted 1.2 billion learners worldwide 2022
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Environmental nonprofits conserved 500 million hectares by 2023
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US food banks distributed 5.3 billion meals in 2022
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EU social services nonprofits served 120 million beneficiaries 2021
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Canadian nonprofits provided housing to 300,000 homeless in 2022
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Australia health nonprofits treated 2 million patients 2023
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UK charities helped 200,000 in poverty relief 2022/23
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Indian NGOs educated 50 million children in 2022
Interpretation
Impact And Programs Interpretation
Across impact and programs, nonprofits reached enormous numbers in 2022 and 2023 including 148 million people in the US and 1.2 billion learners worldwide, with health and human services leading at 70% of US nonprofits while environmental organizations conserved 500 million hectares by 2023.
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Employment And Workforce10 stats
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In 2022, US nonprofits employed 12.3 million paid workers, 10% of workforce
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Nonprofit workforce grew by 5.2% from 2019-2022 in US
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Globally, nonprofits employ 280 million people as of 2023 estimates
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In 2022, 64% of US nonprofits reported staffing shortages
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EU nonprofit employment reached 11 million in 2021, 6% of total jobs
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Canadian nonprofits employ 2 million, 11% of workforce in 2022
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Australia’s 1.3 million nonprofit workers make up 8.4% of employment 2023
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UK voluntary sector employs 870,000, 2.8% of workforce per 2023 NCVO
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In India, NGOs employ over 20 million directly and indirectly in 2023
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Brazil's third sector employs 2.2 million in 2022
Interpretation
Employment And Workforce Interpretation
In employment and workforce terms, nonprofits are a growing labor force worldwide, employing about 280 million people globally and in the US reaching 12.3 million paid workers in 2022, while staffing shortages are widespread with 64% of US nonprofits reporting they struggled to fill roles.
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Revenue And Finances10 stats
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US nonprofits generated $1.26 trillion in revenue in 2022
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Program expenses averaged 78% of total spending for US nonprofits in 2022
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Average nonprofit CEO compensation was $197,000in 2022 US survey
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45% of US nonprofits ended 2022 with a deficit
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Global philanthropic giving reached $1.1 trillion in 2023 estimates
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EU nonprofits' revenue grew 4.1% in 2021 to €650 billion
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Canadian nonprofit revenue totaled CAD 263 billion in 2022
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Australia's nonprofit revenue was AUD 310 billion in 2023
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UK charities' income hit £87 billion in 2022/23
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Indian NGO funding from foreign sources was INR 25,000 crore in 2022
Interpretation
Revenue And Finances Interpretation
Across Revenue And Finances, US nonprofits brought in $1.26 trillion in 2022 while costs remained tightly concentrated, with program expenses averaging 78% of total spending, yet 45% still finished the year with a deficit.
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Size And Number10 stats
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In 2022, there were approximately 1.54 million registered nonprofit organizations in the United States
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Globally, the nonprofit sector accounts for about 10% of all employment worldwide as of 2023
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In the EU, there are over 2 million nonprofit organizations operating as of 2021 data
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US nonprofits represent 5.2% of GDP in 2022, totaling $1.3 trillion
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India has around 3.2 million NGOs registered as per 2023 Ministry data
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In Canada, nonprofits number over 170,000 with 2 million volunteers in 2022
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Australia's nonprofit sector includes 600,000 organizations contributing AUD 195 billion in 2023
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UK has 168,000 voluntary organizations as per NCVO 2023 Almanac
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Brazil reports 820,000 civil society organizations in 2022 census
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South Africa has 250,000 registered NPOs per 2023 DSD data
Interpretation
Size And Number Interpretation
Nonprofits are truly a vast and growing presence, with about 1.54 million registered organizations in the United States in 2022 and more than 2 million in the EU by 2021, showing that the Size And Number category reflects both large scale and wide geographic reach.
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Industry Overview19 stats
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US nonprofit sector growth rate 4.1% annually 2012-2022
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Digital transformation adopted by 78% of nonprofits in 2023
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ESG focus increased 55% among nonprofits since 2020
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Hybrid events boosted fundraising 25% post-2022
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AI use in nonprofits rose to 35% in 2023 surveys
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EU nonprofit volunteering down 15% post-COVID 2023
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Canadian nonprofit mergers up 20% in 2022
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Australia impact investing grew to AUD 25 billion 2023
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UK small charities declined 10% since 2019 per NCVO
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Global South NGOs grew 12% in funding needs 2023
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In 2022, 85% of US nonprofits had diverse boards per survey
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IRS revoked tax-exempt status for 800,000 US nonprofits since 2010
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92% of nonprofits filed Form 990 on time in 2022
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Global nonprofits face 40% increase in compliance costs since 2020
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EU nonprofits audited 75% compliance rate in 2021
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Canadian NPOs had 95% good standing registration in 2022
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Australian ACNC revoked 500+ registrations in 2023 for misconduct
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UK Charity Commission investigated 1,200 cases in 2022/23
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Brazil saw 10% rise in NGO compliance audits 2022
Interpretation
Industry Overview Interpretation
From an industry overview perspective, nonprofits are accelerating digital and tech adoption fast with 78% embracing digital transformation in 2023 and AI use rising to 35%, while fundraising gains from hybrid events show momentum with a 25% boost post 2022.
report visual · Comparison
Nonprofit giving: where funds come from and how fast it’s growing
Donations to nonprofits represent the majority of individual giving, while online and corporate channels show growth signals—indicating momentum in how support reaches organizations.
US individual giving totaled $499.33 billion in 2022, 69% to nonprofits69%
Online giving surged 13.2% to $12.1 billion in 2022 US
13.2%
Corporate giving in US reached $29.48 billion in 2022, up 3.4%
3.4%
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Samuel Norberg. (2026, February 13). Non Profit Statistics. Gitnux. https://gitnux.org/non-profit-statistics
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Samuel Norberg. "Non Profit Statistics." Gitnux, 13 Feb 2026, https://gitnux.org/non-profit-statistics.
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Samuel Norberg. 2026. "Non Profit Statistics." Gitnux. https://gitnux.org/non-profit-statistics.
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