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Report from Candid and ABFE reveals that increased funding for Black-led nonprofits in 2020 was short-lived
New York, NY—April 7, 2026. Today, Candid and ABFE- A Philanthropic Partnership for Black Communities released <a href="http://doi.org/10.15868/socialsector.52067" target="_blank" rel="noopener">From Transaction to Transformation: Three Ways Foundations Can Invest in Black-Led Nonprofits for Lasting Change</a>, a new report examining trends in foundation funding for Black-led nonprofits between 2016 and 2023. The report outlines three ways philanthropy can move beyond short-term responses and toward sustained partnerships with Black-led organizations: increasing long-term, flexible funding, expanding access to philanthropic networks and decision-makers, and using institutional influence to challenge inequitable funding practices across the sector.
The findings reveal a consistent, challenging pattern: Black-led nonprofits, especially small organizations, are less likely to receive foundation funding, receive fewer sizable grants when they do, and are less likely to benefit from sustained funder relationships. The report further found that the broad financial commitments of 2020 to Black-led nonprofits led only to a temporary funding increase for large nonprofits.
The report builds on findings from ABFE and Candid’s December 2025 report, <a href="https://www.abfe.org/system/files/documents/2025-12/Holding-the-Line.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Holding the Line</a>, which documented how Black-led nonprofits are navigating growing pressure from funders and philanthropic institutions to soften or avoid race-explicit language in their work.
“Black-led nonprofit leaders are being asked to meet rising community needs while navigating an increasingly hostile environment toward race-explicit work, often without the flexible, sustained funding needed to build staff, strengthen infrastructure, or plan for the long term,” said Susan Taylor Batten, President and Chief Executive Officer of ABFE. “This cycle of short-lived transactional investments keeps organizations doing the crucial work in communities in constant survival mode rather than scaling the solutions our communities need. At ABFE, we see this as a call to action to mobilize Black philanthropic resources and ensure investment in Black-led nonprofits is recognized as essential to equity and justice for all.”
Drawing on historical grants data from 2016–2023, survey responses from over 3,500 nonprofits, and interviews with Black nonprofit leaders and foundation representatives, the report provides a detailed view of financial and social support for Black-led nonprofits.
Key findings from the report include:
<ol>
<li>Black-led nonprofits are less likely to be funded, especially smaller Black-led nonprofits. Across eight years of data, only half of Black-led nonprofits, on average, received a foundation grant compared to 70% received by white-led nonprofits, and when they did, they received fewer awards. Small Black-led nonprofits were the most likely to receive no foundation funding at all.</li>
<li>Post-2020 private foundation grantmaking was uneven and temporary. Although more foundations began supporting Black-led nonprofits during the racial justice uprisings, most of the increased funding flowed to a small group of large organizations, nonprofits with over $1 million in expenses, between 2020 and 2022, followed by a decline in 2023. The majority of small Black-led nonprofits, organizations with under $1 million in expenses, saw little to no funding change.</li>
<li>Many funder relationships remain transactional rather than transformational. Black nonprofit leaders report persistent barriers to building long-term partnerships, including limited access to networks, little feedback on rejected proposals, and discriminatory double standards that undermine trust. Unlike other nonprofits, small Black-led nonprofits relied primarily on first-time funders for support.</li>
</ol>
“Despite their years of impact, many Black nonprofit leaders report struggling to form sustained partnerships with foundations,” said Ann Mei Chang, CEO at Candid. “There’s a misconception that Black-led nonprofits received a windfall of funding following the 2020 racial justice movement. Data like this enables us to demonstrate what is actually occurring in the funding landscape and spark a productive, sector-wide discourse on what Black-led nonprofits need from private foundations.”
The research represents one of the most comprehensive organization-level analyses of foundation funding for Black-led nonprofits to date, combining quantitative data with in-depth interviews to illuminate both trends and lived experience.
“Our longitudinal analysis of hundreds of thousands of grants demonstrates a continued lack of investment in Black-led nonprofits, not only in terms of dollars, but in terms of who gets their foot in the door when it comes to foundation funding.” said Cathleen Clerkin, Ph.D, Associate Vice President of Research at Candid. “By combining this with qualitative feedback from the leaders of these organizations, we’re able to see not just trends, but also the lived experience and impact of prolonged disinvestment.”
ABFE calls on philanthropy to move beyond short-term responses and take concrete action. This includes increasing general operating support, particularly for smaller organizations, revisiting grantmaking criteria and decision-making processes that produce racially disparate outcomes, and ensuring Black-led nonprofits have equitable access to philanthropic networks and funding pipelines.
To learn more and download the report, <a href="http://doi.org/10.15868/socialsector.52067" target="_blank" rel="noopener">click here</a>.
For more information, contact <a href="mailto:candid@berlinrosen.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">candid@berlinrosen.com</a>.
About Candid 
Candid is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides the most comprehensive data and insights about the social sector. Every year, millions of nonprofits spend trillions of dollars around the world. Candid finds out where that money comes from, where it goes, and why it matters. Candid was formed in 2019 when GuideStar and Foundation Center merged. Candid combined GuideStar’s tools on nonprofits and Foundation Center’s tools on foundations with new resources to offer more comprehensive, real-time information about the social sector. Find out more at <a href="http://candid.org">candid.org</a> and on <a href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4569493-1&amp;h=872772823&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fcandiddotorg&amp;a=LinkedIn" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LinkedIn</a>.
About ABFE 
ABFE is a membership-based philanthropic organization that advocates for responsive and transformative investments in Black communities. Partnering with foundations, nonprofits and individuals, ABFE provides its members with professional development and technical assistance resources that further the philanthropic sector’s connection and responsiveness to issues of equity, diversity and inclusion. Established in 1971 as the Association of Black Foundation Executives, the organization was credited with many of philanthropy’s early gains in diversity. It has since evolved into an influential network. In 2013, the organization shed its descriptor and adopted the simpler ABFE (ab-fee) to better reflect its broadening membership. Find out more at <a href="http://abfe.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">abfe.org</a> and on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/abfe" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/abfephilanthropy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/abfe" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a>.

New report details lack of support for Black-led nonprofits following 2020 racial justice movement

Idealist to support more job seekers and nonprofits, taking on Philanthropy News Digest’s job service
New York, NY—Feb. 13, 2026. Candid and Idealist, two nonprofits that serve the social-impact sector through tools for insights and connection, announced an agreement that will transfer Philanthropy News Digest’s job service to Idealist, providing a way for nonprofits and nonprofit professionals to continue benefiting from sector-specific opportunities to advertise and find open positions.
Candid, formed in 2019 when GuideStar and Foundation Center merged, provides the most comprehensive data and insights about the social sector. Idealist, founded in 1996, serves millions of people looking for ways to build a better world, through full-time jobs, internships, volunteerism, and connecting with neighbors to address local problems.
Nonprofits who used Philanthropy News Digest (PND) to advertise roles can now use Idealist for the same function, reaching millions of potential employees. Additionally, nonprofits will have access to features like applicant tracking tools, suggested resumes, and listing analytics.
The professionals who relied on PND to find jobs can now access Idealist, including job alerts, career advice and resources, the Nonprofit Salary Explorer, and much more. On Idealist, individuals can search for opportunities with nonprofits, government agencies, socially-minded businesses, and other for-profit organizations related to the social-impact sector.
&#8220;When things get hard, it’s tempting to hold on to the ways we’ve always done things, but we need to look for opportunities to help the entire sector emerge stronger,” said Ann Mei Chang, CEO of Candid. “At Candid, we’re laser-focusing on what we do best–providing the sector’s most trusted data–and looking for partners to transfer other work that they can do better. The shift from PND jobs to Idealist allows us to transition job seekers to a platform that serves them more robustly, and at scale.&#8221;
“After our merger with VolunteerMatch last year, Idealist has learned so much about bringing audiences together,” said Idealist’s executive director Ami Dar. “We’re delighted to include the PND jobs community under the Idealist umbrella, with gratitude to our partners at Candid for trusting us with this important work. I firmly believe that the more we can focus on our core strengths, the more powerful our sector can be, together.”
Specifics on what PND job users can expect on Idealist can be found <a href="https://www.idealist.org/en/philanthropy-news-digest-jobs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.
About Candid 
Every year, millions of nonprofits spend trillions of dollars around the world. Candid finds out where that money comes from, where it goes, and why it matters. Candid was formed in 2019 when GuideStar and Foundation Center merged. Candid combined GuideStar’s tools on nonprofits and Foundation Center’s tools on foundations with new resources to offer more comprehensive, real-time information about the social sector. Find out more at <a href="https://candid.org/">candid.org</a> and on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/candiddotorg/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LinkedIn</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/CandidDotOrg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>.
About Idealist 
For 30 years, Idealist has worked to bridge the gap between intention and action by connecting organizations and people who want to do good. With the 2025 merger with VolunteerMatch, Idealist has connected 200,000+ organizations with tens of millions of people. Over the years, the combined organizations facilitated posting of over a million jobs and over a million volunteer opportunities. Additionally, Idealist empowers businesses to make a difference through volunteering via API technology and other means. Find out more at <a href="http://idealist.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">idealist.org</a> and on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/idealist.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LinkedIn</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/joinidealist/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>.
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Emily Hashimoto: media@idealist.org / Mary Steyer: mary.steyer@candid.org

Candid and Idealist Announce Job Listings Partnership

New York, NY—January 15, 2026. Today, Candid launched a new search that brings together comprehensive, reliable information about the social sector in one place. As nonprofits and funders navigate an increasingly complex and resource-constrained environment, this flagship product gives funders the context they need to make better-informed decisions that enable nonprofits to do their work. Marking the culmination of the 2019 merger that created Candid, the new product seamlessly integrates data from GuideStar and Foundation Directory. With a single login and vastly improved user experience, Candid search makes it easier for funders to research nonprofits to support and faster for fundraisers to find grants.
“At a moment when nonprofits and funders are navigating uncertainty and growing complexity, access to clear, reliable information matters more than ever,” said Ann Mei Chang, CEO of Candid. “The new Candid search brings together the data and tools people already trust into a single, more intuitive experience, helping the social sector make informed decisions, strengthen transparency, and stay focused on serving communities.”
By consolidating Candid’s data on 1.9 million organizations, 3 million annual grant transactions, and $180 billion in annual grant dollars on one platform, Candid search removes the burden of switching between multiple sites to access data on nonprofits, funders, and grants. Candid search also simplifies compliance and due diligence for funders and allows philanthropic organizations to benchmark against their peers. In the coming months, subscribers will get access to a new data visualization feature that highlights funding patterns across geography, issue area, and more.
“Data is only useful if people can understand it and act on it,” said Catherine Williams, Chief Data Officer at Candid. “Candid search brings together trusted nonprofit and grants data in one place and applies AI in practical ways to help users explore patterns, answer questions, and move from information to insight.&#8221;
Candid search is free for anyone who registers at <a href="http://candid.org">candid.org</a>. Paid subscribers have access to expanded features and resources including:
<ul>
<li>Financial, program, impact, and demographic data</li>
<li>Up-to-date federal and state nonprofit compliance data</li>
<li>Comprehensive grants data and funder recommendations</li>
<li>Personalized dashboards to track fundraising projects</li>
<li>An AI-powered letter of intent writer</li>
</ul>
Paid subscriptions offer deeper access to comprehensive nonprofit, foundation, and grants data, with pricing designed so that nonprofits and others with limited budgets pay lower rates, made possible by higher pricing for corporate clients and foundations. Additionally, small nonprofits with under $1 million in revenue or operating expenses will get access to Candid Premium when they earn a Gold Seal of Transparency. This structure helps expand access to Candid’s data at this critical time.
About Candid
Candid is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides the most comprehensive data and insights about the social sector. Every year, millions of nonprofits spend trillions of dollars around the world. Candid finds out where that money comes from, where it goes, and why it matters. Candid was formed in 2019 when GuideStar and Foundation Center merged. Candid combined GuideStar’s tools on nonprofits and Foundation Center’s tools on foundations with new resources to offer more comprehensive, real-time information about the social sector. Find out more at <a href="https://candid.org/">candid.org</a> and on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/candiddotorg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LinkedIn</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/CandidDotOrg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>.

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