Nonprofit Resiliency and Access to Services in King County

Abstract

This study explores how King County nonprofits providing safety net services have responded to the recent economic recession. Overall, the study's findings suggest that although these organizations have suffered dramatic funding shifts over the past five years, most have continued to meet client needs despite increases in demand. However, the relatively high proportion of government funds supporting these nonprofits, combined with consistent budget reductions from this source, raises concerns that organizations may not be as resilient in the future. In particular, many nonprofits expressed concern about their continued ability to meet service demands, especially given staff reductions.