National Survey of Community-Based Organizations (2025)
Publish Date: September 2026
Type: Report
Topics: Report, CBO, Community Based Organization, Funding, Health Advocacy, Mental Health, Survey
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In 2025, APIAHF completed its fifth annual survey of our network of over 315 community-based organizations (CBOs) who serve Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities across the United States and its jurisdictions. This report consolidates and highlights key findings from the responses of 107 CBOs servicing 49 states and jurisdictions. Notably, recent funding cuts and federal policy changes are reducing organizational capacity while simultaneously increasing community need.
Key Findings from the Report:
Funding Cuts Disproportionately Impact Underserved Populations: For many of the communities these CBOs serve, there is no other organization equipped to help in their language and cultural context. Communities served by only one or two organizations, in states with limited AANHPI CBO infrastructure, face the highest risk of losing access to culturally competent care entirely if those organizations contract or close.
Federal Policy Changes Reduce Funding for Needed Health Services: Among the 92 organizations providing preventative care, health education, or wellness services, 75% (69 organizations) reported that these services have been affected by funding cuts.
Reduced Organizational Capacity and Increased Fear and Uncertainty: In addition to reduced funding leading to downsizing, if not outright closure, survey responses also indicate that these pressures are generating significant fear, stress, and uncertainty among both CBO staff and the communities they serve. 87% report mental health impact on communities, and 73% report staff fear, anxiety, uncertainty, and low morale.
H.R. 1’s Restrictions and AANHPI Communities: H.R. 1’s restrictions affecting certain immigrant populations, new Medicaid eligibility requirements, and expanded Medicaid and SNAP work requirements rank among the changes of greatest concern.