How are nonprofits using AI responsibly?

What’s holding them back?

The new AI Equity Project 2025 Report, based on insights from 850 nonprofits, explores trends, risks, and opportunities for building ethical, inclusive AI practices in the sector.

Inside the 2025 Report

• AI Readiness Is Stuck: Three out of four nonprofits already use AI, but fewer than one in ten feel confident they’re doing it responsibly.
• Equity Gaps Are Widening: Half of nonprofits fear AI could harm marginalized communities—but only 15% have any safeguards in place.
• Funding Isn’t Following the Need: Nonprofits want AI to reduce workloads and improve services, but most lack the training, resources, and governance to do it equitably.
• Knowledge ≠ Practice: Awareness of AI bias is growing, but actual equity practices dropped by 10% this year—a troubling disconnect.

Why This Report Matters

Whether you’re a funding partner, nonprofit leader, tech builder, or policy advocate, the 2025 findings offer:

• Practical steps for adopting AI responsibly and ethically.
• Sector-wide opportunities to fund training, shared infrastructure, and community-led governance.
• Insights for small and equity-centered organizations often left behind in AI conversations.

This (conversation of AI Equity) isn’t just about technology. It’s about shaping systems that reflect our values of justice, care, and inclusion—before they shape us.

📍 Read the report

Project Founders:
Meena Das, CEO, Namaste Data
Michelle Flores Vryn, Co-Founder, Equilibria Collective