Recognizing the nonprofit sector and the contributions of nonprofit employees, and expressing support for August 17, 2025, to be designated as "National Nonprofit Day".
This House Resolution recognizes the nonprofit sector and the contributions of nonprofit employees, and expresses support for designating August 17, 2025 as “National Nonprofit Day.” It highlights the size and impact of the nonprofit sector in the United States—more than 1.3 million nonprofits, over 12 million employees, and about 5.6% of GDP—emphasizing that a large majority (about 92%) are small, community-based organizations. The resolution frames nonprofits as trusted partners to government programs and notes that federal programs would operate less efficiently without their involvement. The resolution signals congressional endorsement of designating a National Nonprofit Day on the specified date. As a House Resolution, the measure is a symbolic, non-binding expression of recognition and support rather than a statute that creates new rights, obligations, or funding. Its primary effect is to acknowledge and promote awareness of the nonprofit sector and to endorse the idea of a designated national day for nonprofits.
Key Points
- 1Recognizes the nonprofit sector and the contributions of nonprofit employees.
- 2Acknowledges that there are about 1,300,000 nonprofits in the United States.
- 3Notes that nonprofits employ more than 12,000,000 people and account for roughly 5.6% of U.S. GDP.
- 4Highlights that 92% of nonprofits are small and community-based, serving local needs.
- 5Emphasizes nonprofits as trusted partners in designing and implementing government programs, and that federal programs would be less efficient without them.
- 6Expresses support for designating August 17, 2025, as “National Nonprofit Day.”
- 7The resolution is non-binding and serves as a formal acknowledgment and support statement from the House.