SEATTLE — Running a nonprofit organization is never easy. But in 2025, challenges are stacking up in ways that threaten the survival of many mission-driven groups across Washington state

Leaders says cuts to state and federal grants, along with a weary economy and a slowdown in charitable giving, are all contributing to the difficulty of keeping these organizations going.

"We have the story of a lot of nonprofits since the pandemic where we've just struggled financially," said Amanda Koppes, Development Director of Pushing Boundaries in Redmond.

Pushing Boundaries is Washington's only intensive exercise therapy center focused on individuals living with paralysis. Their specialized equipment helps clients reconnect with themselves and improve their quality of life.

But recently, the b

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