Charity Bridge Fund Launches to Support Defunded Nonprofits and Sustain Essential Services
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Weston, Connecticut (October 20, 2025) – Charity Bridge Fund, a new initiative from JustGive, today announced the launch of a centralized giving platform that connects donors to nonprofits that have suddenly lost critical government funding. At a time when defunding has left vital programs for housing, children, families and environmental protection at risk, Charity Bridge Fund offers donors a trusted way to make a measurable difference in real time.
Charity Bridge Fund is the first resource of its kind: a national database of defunded charities. The database highlights which nonprofits have lost funding, how much was withdrawn and the specific projects now in jeopardy. Donors can search by cause, geography or program type, and give directly through a streamlined donation system.
“Our mission is simple: to bridge the gap created by sudden government defunding and ensure essential nonprofit programs continue to serve communities,” said Kendall Webb, founder and executive director of JustGive and Charity Bridge Fund. “For more than 20 years, JustGive has connected donors to causes. With Charity Bridge Fund, we’re going further, giving people the tools to respond immediately to urgent needs.”
The platform not only consolidates nonprofit needs but also provides impact data, efficacy research and real-time stories so donors can clearly see where their gifts are going and what difference they’re making. By connecting individuals, families, major donors, foundations and donor-advised funds, Charity Bridge Fund amplifies every contribution to create meaningful, lasting change.
“When I heard about nonprofits losing their government funding, I wanted to help but had no idea where to start,” said Jennifer D., early supporter of Charity Bridge Fund. “Charity Bridge Fund gave me a clear way to support those organizations when they need it most.”
Platform Highlights
Centralized database of verified nonprofits that lost government grants
Guided donation experience with impact stories and data-driven insights
Tools that connect donors directly to urgent programs where their support makes the biggest difference
Multi-layered donor engagement, from small contributions to major gifts and foundations
Every act of generosity helps bridge the gap. Charity Bridge Fund empowers donors to take immediate action, ensuring that vital community programs continue to thrive, even in the face of defunding.
ABOUT CHARITY BRIDGE FUND
Charity Bridge Fund is a nonpartisan initiative launched by JustGive to support nonprofits facing sudden funding shortfalls due to government defunding. By highlighting urgent program needs and connecting donors with vetted, credible organizations, Charity Bridge Fund bridges critical gaps in social services. The platform provides a transparent, guided giving experience that pairs generosity with real-time impact, empowering donors to make informed, meaningful contributions.
For more information, visit www.charitybridgefund.org, or follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn @charitybridgefund