The Economic Impact of Florida's Nonprofits

Overview

Florida's nonprofit organizations create jobs, generate revenue, pay wages, and produce economic activity that extends far beyond their own operations. Through their direct, indirect, and induced economic effects, nonprofit spending and employment support businesses, workers, and communities throughout Florida.

Released in May, Florida Nonprofit Alliance's 2026 Economic Impact of Florida's Nonprofits Report found that Florida's 23,224 qualifying 501(c)(3) nonprofits hold $312.4 billion in assets, generate $140.4 billion in annual revenue, directly employ 517,585 people, pay $34.7 billion in annual wages and contribute $329.4 billion in total economic output statewide.

Beyond the Numbers

Economic impact data tells only part of the story: Communities rely on nonprofits every day for vital services, including shelter, food, clothing, workforce development, childcare, and legal aid. These services are especially crucial in Florida, with 47 percent of Florida households living below the ALICE threshold (asset limited, income constrained, employed).

At the same time, the state’s nonprofit density remains low compared to this statewide need, ranking 43rd nationally with only 2.6 nonprofits per 1,000 households. This persistent gap between high community vulnerability and relatively limited nonprofit capacity highlights a critical need for the sector to expand its capacity to address service gaps, especially in under-resourced counties.

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THE 2026 ECONOMIC IMPACT OF FLORIDA'S NONPROFITS
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Using the Data

Florida Nonprofit Alliance has developed the following tools and resources to help organizations understand, communicate, and apply data from the report.

Data Dashboard

The Economic Impact Data Dashboard is an interactive tool for exploring data from the most recent Economic Impact report. Use the dropdown menus and search tools to identify specific data related to your region, county, and social function.

Need help getting started? The Navigating the FNA Nonprofit Impact Dashboard guide explains each dashboard tab and provides tips for locating the information most relevant to your organization or community.

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Florida Nonprofits Economic Impact Webinar

View the webinar recording and slides from our 2026 Florida Nonprofit Economic Impact Report Release. This session is ideal for nonprofit staff, board leaders, and funders who are seeking data‑driven insights to inform strategy and advocacy.

Watch the Webinar

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2026 Florida Nonprofit Impact Infographic

A visual summary of the report's key findings, designed for presentations, meetings, and community outreach

Includes:

Statewide nonprofit employment, wages, and revenue
Total economic output generated by Florida's nonprofit sector
Direct, Indirect, and Induced effects of the nonprofit sector on employment and labor income

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Social Media Assets

Download shareable graphics with key findings from the 2026 report

Revenue and Growth

Highlights statewide nonprofit revenue, economic output, and sector growth

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Employment & Workforce

Highlights nonprofit employment, wages, and workforce contributions across Florida