Nonprofits are the beating heart of America’s civil society. Neighbors helping neighbors, churches serving the needy, communities coming together to solve problems without waiting for Washington. Alexis de Tocqueville marveled at this spirit nearly two centuries ago, calling it essential to our democracy. That independence also relies on separation from the state. Yet today, almost one-third of nonprofit revenue comes directly from government funding. For large organizations, it’s closer to half. Instead of being citizen-driven, too many nonprofits are becoming taxpayer-financed instruments of government. This shift isn’t just unhealthy, it’s dangerous. As documented in a new paper for Philanthropy Roundtable, “The Growing Dependence of Nonprofits on Government Funding,” federal grants to nonprofits have more than doubled since 2008, with most of that growth occurring since 2019. This dependency hollows out the very qualities that make civil society strong. When the Trump administration briefly froze federal grants in January in a long-needed attempt to rein in out-of-control government spending, thousands of nonprofits were thrown into chaos. That moment revealed just how fragile and politically captive many of these organizations have become. They are no longer accountable to donors and communities. They’re increasingly accountable to bureaucrats and politicians. The damage of this dependency is already showing. Missions are drifting. Nonprofits increasingly bend their programs to meet government criteria instead of community needs. Creativity and innovation give way to compliance and paperwork. Charity itself is being crowded out. Studies show government dollars displacing private giving for every taxpayer dollar spent. That means less genuine philanthropy, fewer voluntary bonds of trust, and more dependence on bureaucracy. And remember who benefits most: the big players. Government money disproportionately flows to large, established nonprofits, squeezing out smaller community organizations. Instead of vibrant pluralism, we get a homogenized sector shaped by federal rules and priorities. This is not what Tocqueville praised. It is the slow bureaucratization of civil society turning voluntary associations into quasi-governmental contractors. And it undermines the very principle conservatives should care about most: that strong societies are built by free citizens, not by government handouts. If America’s nonprofit sector is to remain the backbone of self-government, policymakers must reverse this trend. That means reducing structural reliance on federal dollars and ensuring nonprofits stay accountable to the people they serve, not to Washington. A self-governing nation depends on an independent civil society. As stated in “The Growing Dependence of Nonprofits on Government Funding,” this isn’t just about dollars and cents. It’s about whether we preserve the Tocquevillian ideal of free citizens solving problems together or surrender that role to the state. Read the full paper here. We publish a variety of perspectives. Nothing written here is to be construed as representing the views of The Daily Signal. The post Overdependence on Government Funding Poisons the Nonprofit Sector appeared first on The Daily Signal.

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The Wall Street Journal previously reported Elon Musk was considering scrapping his plans to create a new political party and maintain close ties to Vice President J.D. Vance ahead of the 2028 presidential election. Report Claims Elon Musk Possibly To Ditch Plans Of Starting New Political Party – Here’s Why The Wall Street Journal wrote: The billionaire Elon Musk is quietly pumping the brakes on his plans to start a political party, according to people with knowledge of his plans. Musk has told allies that he wants to focus his attention on his companies and is reluctant to alienate powerful Republicans by starting a third party that could siphon off GOP voters. Musk’s posture marks a shift from early last month, when he said he would form what he called the America Party to represent U.S. voters who are unhappy with the two major political parties. As he has considered launching a party, the Tesla chief executive officer has been focused in part on maintaining ties with Vice President JD Vance, who is widely seen as a potential heir to the MAGA political movement. Musk has stayed in touch with Vance in recent weeks, and he has acknowledged to associates that if he goes ahead with forming a political party, he would damage his relationship with the vice president, the people said. Musk and his associates have told people close to him that he is considering using some of his vast financial resources to back Vance if he decides to run for president in 2028, some of the people said. Musk spent close to $300 million to support Trump and other Republicans in the 2024 election. Musk’s allies said he hasn’t formally ruled out creating a new party and could change his mind as the midterm elections near. Musk denied the outlet's reporting. "Nothing @WSJ says should ever be thought of as true," he said. Nothing @WSJ says should ever be thought of as true — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 20, 2025 Vance recently said he hopes Musk returns to the MAGA movement by the midterm elections. “I think it’s a mistake for him to try to break from the president. My hope is that by the time of the midterms, he’s kind of come back into the fold,” Vance said. “If you’re patriotic, you’re not trying to stick your knife in the back of the president, you’re not trying to betray the movement, I don’t care about these minor little disagreements and issues,” he added. Check it out: New: VP JD Vance says he hopes @elonmusk will come back into the MAGA movement: “I think it's a mistake for him to try to break from the president. My hope is that by the time of the midterms, he's kind of come back into the fold. If you're patriotic, you're not trying to… pic.twitter.com/8VH72AqkWF — The Calvin Coolidge Project (@TheCalvinCooli1) August 11, 2025 Fox News noted: After spending months working with the Department of Government Efficiency, Musk’s time at the Trump White House came to an end on May 30. Though they appeared on good terms, President Donald Trump and the tech billionaire began trading barbs almost immediately. A few days after leaving the administration, Musk posted on X — the social media platform he owns — criticizing legislation the Trump White House was promoting. "I’m sorry, but I just can’t stand it anymore. This massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill is a disgusting abomination. Shame on those who voted for it: you know you did wrong. You know it," Musk wrote. His criticism continued, including memes and jabs aimed at the administration. Musk stayed firm in his opposition to the bill, citing the amount of spending as his reason for objecting to it. On June 5, Musk posed a question — and a poll — to his followers: Should there be a new political party? The next day, he announced that "the people have spoken. A new political party is needed in America to represent the 80% in the middle!"

President Trump called for Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to resign following allegations she committed “mortgage fraud.” “Cook must resign, now!!!” Trump said on Truth Social. Cook must resign, now!!! https://t.co/xfOJiSS2Ol (TS: 20 Aug 08:31 ET)​​​‍​​‌‍​​‌‍​​​​​​‌‍​‌‍​​​​​​​‌‍​​‌‍​​‌‍​‌‍​​​​​‌‍​​​‌‍​​‌‍​​​​‌‍​​​​​​​‌‍​​​​​​​​‌‍​​​​​​​​‌‍​​​​​​​​​​‌‍​​​​​‌‍ pic.twitter.com/OQnIQvFY2T — Trump Truth Social Posts On X (@TrumpTruthOnX) August 20, 2025 According to NBC News, Trump’s comment follows the director of the U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency, William Pulte, alleging that Cook “falsified bank documents and property records to acquire more favorable loan terms, potentially committing mortgage fraud.” Here is the Criminal Referral Letter on Lisa Cook, the current Fed Governor. pic.twitter.com/aG0LGnokei — Pulte (@pulte) August 20, 2025 NBC News has more: In the letter that Pulte called a “criminal referral,” he said that his agency had obtained her mortgage documents and requested that the Justice Department review the matter. He further alleged that Cook falsified her “residence statuses for an Ann Arbor, Michigan-based residence and an Atlanta, Georgia-based property.” Pulte’s letter is the latest scrutiny over the mortgages of prominent Democratic figures, including Sen. Adam Schiff of California and New York Attorney General Letitia James. Speaking on CNBC, FHFA director Pulte said “it doesn’t matter whether you’re Fed Governor Cook or Joe Blow on the street, if you commit mortgage fraud, we are going to report it.” “U.S. Federal Housing FHFA, alleges in a Criminal Referral to the Department of Justice that Federal Reserve Governor, Lisa D. Cook, committed mortgage fraud by designating her out of state condo as her primary residence, just two weeks after taking a loan on her Michigan home where she also declared it as her primary residence,” Pulte said. “When someone commits mortgage fraud, they undermine the faith and integrity of our System. It does not matter who you are – no one is above the law. We have sent a Criminal Referral to the Department of Justice with regard to the allegations against Ms. Cook, and the DOJ should go wherever the facts may lead them,” he continued. U.S. Federal Housing FHFA, alleges in a Criminal Referral to the Department of Justice that Federal Reserve Governor, Lisa D. Cook, committed mortgage fraud by designating her out of state condo as her primary residence, just two weeks after taking a loan on her Michigan home… pic.twitter.com/3hlknQ4yzF — Pulte (@pulte) August 20, 2025 CNBC provided further info: Cook, who was nominated by former President Joe Biden in 2022, voted with the majority on the Federal Open Market Committee to keep rates unchanged after the group’s latest meeting last month. The Fed and the DOJ declined CNBC’s requests for comment on Pulte’s claims and Trump’s reaction. Pulte’s central allegation is that Cook claimed two different properties as her primary residence at the same time. “You cannot do that in America,” he said on CNBC. The agency chief, who has aggressively backed Trump’s frequent attacks on the Fed and Powell, insisted that his actions were apolitical. “There’s no funny business here,” Pulte said. “This is straightforward stuff, and if you commit mortgage fraud, especially in black and white, you will be prosecuted.” But he tore into Cook at length on social media earlier Wednesday morning. “Lisa Cooked is cooked,” he wrote in one post. In another, Pulte wrote that he believes Trump “has cause to fire” the Fed governor. Central bank governors under the law can only be removed for “cause,” which is generally understood to mean serious misconduct.

According to multiple outlets, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is considering a campaign to encourage young adults from Jewish populations in other countries, including the United States, to enlist for military service. The potential move is reportedly due to an increasing soldier shortage. Reports said the possible campaign would target adults between the ages of 18 and 25. The IDF is reportedly exploring the recruitment of diaspora Jews aged 18 to 25 from the United States and France. Follow: @AFpost pic.twitter.com/MP8hLKyCuH — AF Post (@AFpost) August 20, 2025 Israel National News provided additional details: According to data presented by the Manpower Division, the gap in military manpower is currently estimated at approximately 10,000 to 12,000 soldiers. In the absence of significant recruitment from the haredi sector, the army is seeking to examine new avenues that will allow for the immediate strengthening of the fighting force. This morning, Galei Tzahal (IDF Radio) reported that the IDF is planning to formulate a program that will specifically target the large Jewish communities in the United States and France, and will encourage young Jews between the ages of 18 and 25 to come to Israel and enlist in the IDF for a period of several years. The estimates collected so far show that the recruitment potential in these communities exceeds 10,000 candidates per year. The army has set an initial goal of recruiting 600 to 700 additional soldiers each year from among the Diaspora. The IDF emphasizes that this is a process that is still in the initial stages of testing and formulation. However, senior officials note that “reality requires creative thinking, and appealing to the Jewish sentiment of the Diaspora communities may be a way to enhance the ranks and help reduce the shortage.” The Jerusalem Post noted there are around 14,600 deserters. In the past week, the Israeli military “made several arrests against haredi draft dodgers,” the outlet stated. “There are two principal drivers: draft-dodging by ultra-Orthodox Israelis, and lower retention of current soldiers,” Collin Rugg said, citing Zero Hedge. NEW: Israel is considering a campaign to recruit inside the United States as their soldier shortage persists, according to @zerohedge. The IDF currently has a 10,000 soldier shortfall and is coming up with ways to close the gap. “There are two principal drivers: draft-dodging… pic.twitter.com/7gcCvSkOup — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) August 20, 2025 More from The Jerusalem Post: Dialogue around the issue of an equal draft and the full integration of eligible haredi men into service has intensified at a steady rate since the Israel-Hamas War began nearly two years ago. Anyone who answers the call now will be able to enlist and settle their affairs without arrest or jail time. They will be immediately taken to basic training. The IDF will personally reach out to the relevant recruits, with an emphasis on those between the ages of 18 and 28.

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