Independent Sector data show high trust in nonprofits, less so for other institutions

A new study from the Independent Sector shows non‐profit organizations remain the most trusted sector in the U.S., while trust in government institutions and private corporations gets worse.

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Nonprofit Business Advisor
Published
2026-09-16
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https://doi.org/10.1002/nba.33257
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Nonprofit Sector and Volunteering
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Independent Sector data show high trust in nonprofits, less so for other institutions

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Independent Sector data show high trust in nonprofits, less so for other institutions

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Abstract

A new study from the Independent Sector shows non‐profit organizations remain the most trusted sector in the U.S., while trust in government institutions and private corporations gets worse.

Nonprofit Business AdvisorVol. 2026(445)
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