2026 Nonprofit Day at the Capitol

The West Virginia Nonprofit Association (WVNPA) is the statewide membership association for charitable nonprofits. Our nearly 300 member organizations serve residents in all 55 counties through health and human services, education, community and economic development, arts, housing, and more.

West Virginia’s nonprofit sector is a major economic engine:

• 11,000+ nonprofits across the state

• Generating more than $9 billion in annual revenue

• Employing 1 in every 8 workers in West Virginia

Nonprofits are not “nice to have” - they are core infrastructure for West Virginia’s communities and economy.

About WVNPA Day at the Capitol

This year, WVNPA will bring over 50 nonprofit leaders from across West Virginia to the Capitol to:

• Share real stories from their communities

• Highlight the impact of state and federal policy choices

• Build stronger relationships with legislators and staff

Our goal is simple: help decision-makers see how policy and budget choices show up in real lives, in every district.

Priority Issue #1: Neighborhood Investment Program (NIP)

The Neighborhood Investment Program (NIP) is one of the state’s most effective tools for leveraging private giving to community-based nonprofits.

• NIP provides $3 million in state tax credits each year for donations to eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Source: WV Community Development Office

• Donors (individuals and businesses) can receive up to 50% of their contribution back as a WV tax credit, encouraging larger and more consistent gifts.

• Roughly 200 nonprofits receive NIP credits annually, helping them sustain essential programs in distressed neighborhoods and for at-risk populations.

• Since its creation, NIP has leveraged over $143 million in charitable donations to West Virginia nonprofits.

• In recent years, nonprofits have used 100% of available NIP credits, demonstrating strong demand and impact.

Priority Issue #2: State & Federal Funding Delays & Cash Flow Crises

State & Federal grants and contracts are a lifeline for many West Virginia nonprofits - but grant freezes, delayed reimbursements, and sudden policy shifts are pushing organizations into crisis.

Recent trends include:

• Grant freezes and delayed payments from federal agencies and pass-through state programs.

• Nonprofits dipping into limited reserves or taking on debt to keep staff paid and services running

• Smaller, rural organizations - often the only provider in their community—report being one missed payment away from cutting programs or closing.