The Trump Takeover of the US Institute of Peace—What Nonprofits Need to Know and How to Prepare
April 17, 2025
On March 17, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) effectively shut down the US Institute of Peace (USIP), despite its status as an independent nonprofit. As lawsuits unfold in its wake, concerns have grown across the nonprofit sector about legal protections, preparedness, and the limits of executive authority.
