DE SCR83

Designates August 17, 2023, as "National Nonprofit Day" in Delaware to recognize nonprofit organizations' contributions to local communities.

Acknowledges the Tariff Act of August 17, 1894, which established tax-exempt status for nonprofits and the origin of the national observance date.

Notes that over 3,000 tax-exempt organizations operate in Delaware, with approximately 1,200 providing services to residents and visitors.

Recognizes that nonprofits employ over 10 percent of the United States' private workforce and provide critical services including food banks, housing, medical care, legal counsel, education, and childcare.

Encourages Delaware residents to become more aware of how nonprofits work to improve the lives of state residents.