UNDERSTANDING MOHAWK VALLEY NONPROFITS: Key Findings and Insights Nonprofits across the Mohawk Valley were invited to participate in an online survey to help better understand their most pressing needs, challenges, capacity, and priorities. A total of 575 nonprofit representatives from the region completed the survey. This report analyzes some of the key findings from the survey.
Percentage of residents who work at a nonprofit organization
1,130
Active nonprofits within Herkimer and Oneida counties Source: Candid Guidestar as of April 2026
Source: 2022 US Bureau of Labor Statistics
NONPROFIT LANDSCAPE Source: Candid Guidestar Active 501(c)(3)s as of April 2026
Nonprofits in Herkimer and Oneida Counties by Cause Area
45
155
ENVIRONMENTAL
HUMAN SERVICES
18 CIVIC GROUPS
34 LIBRARIES
43
39
PHILANTHROPY
ANIMALS
121
SPORTS & RECREATION
67
COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
59
PUBLIC SAFETY
RELIGIOUS
80
14
HEALTHCARE
103
EDUCATION
196
COMMUNICATIONS & TECHNOLOGY
125
ARTS & CULTURE
31 HOUSING