High-Revenue States and NGOs/Nonprofits
Recent data (from 2024 tax filings, as reported in early 2026) shows massive annual revenue flowing through nonprofits (often referred to as NGOs in these contexts) in several states. These figures include a wide range of organizations — from hospitals and universities to social services — many of which receive significant taxpayer funding through grants and contracts.
Here are the key states with their reported nonprofit counts and revenue:
California: 213,720 nonprofits, approximately $593.4 billion in annual revenue.
New York: 132,097 nonprofits, approximately $445.8 billion in annual revenue.
Minnesota: 41,267 nonprofits, approximately $124.2 billion in annual revenue.
New Jersey: 56,332 nonprofits, approximately $113 billion in annual revenue (noted as $113 billion in some reports).
Washington: 44,332 nonprofits, approximately $139.5 billion in annual revenue.
New York: 132,097 nonprofits, approximately $445.8 billion in annual revenue.
Minnesota: 41,267 nonprofits, approximately $124.2 billion in annual revenue.
New Jersey: 56,332 nonprofits, approximately $113 billion in annual revenue (noted as $113 billion in some reports).
Washington: 44,332 nonprofits, approximately $139.5 billion in annual revenue.
These states rank among the highest in nonprofit revenue nationwide, despite varying population sizes. Critics argue this reflects heavy reliance on government (taxpayer) funds for programs like social services, which some view as unsustainable or enabling fraud (e.g., past cases in Minnesota involving child nutrition programs). Note: These are totals for all nonprofits, not just advocacy or immigration-focused NGOs. Many provide essential services (e.g., healthcare, education), but the scale draws scrutiny amid concerns over waste, fraud, and national debt.
Legal Actions by States Against Trump Policies
The data also points to multi-state lawsuits (mostly led by Democrat attorneys general) challenging Trump administration policies. These are framed by critics as efforts to "protect" or expand benefits/access for non-citizens (often labeled "illegals" or "Somalis" in the query phrasing) at American expense:
4 states (possibly a subset or specific group) suing to allow or protect certain immigration-related activities.
19 states suing to preserve or require gender-affirming care (often called "sex change operations") for minors, challenging federal restrictions or funding cuts.
22 states (close to reported figures of 19–21 including D.C.) suing over changes to SNAP (food stamps) eligibility, which critics say would block or limit benefits for certain immigrants (e.g., refugees/asylees adjusting status, though undocumented immigrants have never been federally eligible for SNAP).
21 states suing over voter data access or related election policies.
These lawsuits (filed in late 2025) often argue federal overreach, while opponents see them as resisting efforts to prioritize citizens, enforce immigration laws, or restrict certain medical practices for youth.
On the other side, we have over 35 states filing letters in support of federal lawsuits against the sports betting and the Supreme seemed likely to uphold laws that prohibit transgender women and girls from competing on women’s and girls’ school sports teams in a pair of cases from Idaho and West Virginia.
Overall, the narrative in the provided info portrays a pattern where high-population, Democrat-leaning states with large nonprofit sectors (heavily funded by taxes) use legal and financial mechanisms to support policies on immigration, benefits, and social issues — allegedly straining national resources and "bankrupting" America through debt, welfare expansion, and misallocated funds.
This perspective is politically charged and debated; nonprofits drive much of U.S. social/economic activity, and lawsuits are a standard tool for states to challenge federal policy. For balance, sources like government reports emphasize that many such programs address real needs, while critics highlight oversight issues and fiscal impacts.
