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Brooklyn Nonprofits Grapple with Growing Demand Amid Funding Cuts

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Brooklyn nonprofits are encountering significant challenges as they struggle to meet the increasing demand for services while facing funding cuts and rising operational costs. A recent survey, the Brooklyn Backs Brooklyn Nonprofit Survey, conducted by Brooklyn Org, revealed that 86% of nonprofits reported heightened costs associated with service provision. Notably, more than half experienced cost increases of 10% or more compared to the previous year.

As demand for services escalates, many organizations are also grappling with financial setbacks. The survey indicated that 60% of nonprofits faced reductions in government funding. Alarmingly, 42% reported cuts of 20% percent or more. This troubling trend has led over half of the respondents to express concerns about their organizations’ financial stability in the coming years, particularly looking towards 2026.

“Our survey makes clear that just as New Yorkers are struggling to make ends meet, the nonprofits that anchor our communities and provide vital services are being stretched to their limits,” said Jocelynne Rainey, president and chief executive officer of Brooklyn Org. She emphasized that these organizations are facing soaring demand while government funding has dwindled.

As funding sources diminish, nonprofits are compelled to make difficult decisions. The survey found that 47% of respondents reported reductions in non-personnel expenses, while 36% implemented hiring freezes. Robin Redmond, executive director of the Flatbush Development Corporation, noted that the organization struggles to meet community needs even in optimal conditions. She cited factors such as rising unemployment, inflation, changes to medical coverage, and aggressive landlord practices as contributors to the growing demand for services.

In addition to these challenges, nearly 41% of nonprofits reported a decline in individual donations, further exacerbating their financial struggles. Lorena Kourousias, executive director at Mixteca, highlighted the importance of unity, especially as the political climate becomes increasingly unfavorable toward immigrants. “When we back Brooklyn, we back the immigrant families who keep this borough thriving,” she stated.

The findings of the Brooklyn Backs Brooklyn Nonprofit Survey underscore the urgent need for support and resources for these organizations. As they work tirelessly to address the community’s needs, the future of many nonprofits hangs in the balance, raising critical questions about the sustainability of services essential to Brooklyn’s residents.

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