Wise Giving Wednesday: Helping Charities Impacted by Government Funding Changes

Government Funding Cutbacks Impact on Charities

As has been widely reported, there have been significant cutbacks on funding from federal government agencies. These cuts affect a variety of charitable organizations. In the case of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), nearly all funds are frozen. For the National Institutes of Health (NIH), indirect costs of NIH grants, which covers expenses associated with facilities and administration, are now capped at 15%. For the U.S. Department of Education, announced cuts include the cancellation of some grants. As charities face sudden losses, concerned donors might consider donating to these charities at this difficult time. To assist, BBB Wise Giving Alliance has produced a list of BBB Accredited Charities that receive government funding. See below.

BBB Accredited Charities That Receive Government Funding

The following BBB Accredited Charities (i.e., meet the 20 BBB Standards for Charity Accountability) are nationally soliciting organizations that receive some government funding or contract revenue based on the most recent financial statements provided to BBB Wise Giving Alliance.

This list will be updated as additional groups come to our attention. Please note that for each of the groups on this list, the government support/contract revenue ranges anywhere from 1% to 86% of the organization’s total revenue. In some cases, support may also include in-kind donations from government, such as food supplies. As these cuts do not equally impact charities, BBB WGA encourages potential donors to also visit the charity’s website to learn more about their current financial circumstances. (Updated 3/24/25)

Heart of Giving Podcast: Christa Stelzmuller on How Technology Connects Donors to Water Projects

This week’s Heart of Giving Podcast features a discussion with Christa Stelzmuller, Chief Technology Officer, charity:water (a BBB Accredited Charity) which works to bring clean and safe drinking water to people in developing countries. Christa describes how innovative technology is transforming both global water access and donor engagement.

Explore Three of Our Latest Reports

We are always working with charities to publish or update reports for donors. Visit Give.org or local BBBs to check out any charity before giving. Our recently evaluated charities include:

• Meals on Wheels America
• National Foundation for Cancer Research
• NeedyMeds

Finally, remember to let us know by going to give.org/charity-inquiry if you are interested in seeing a report on a charity not on the list and we will do our best to produce one.