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Since the beginning of 2025, at least 20 Planned Parenthood clinics in seven states have closed or announced plans to close. The closures are attributed to financial and political complications, including the fallout from the end of Roe v Wade, cuts in federal funding, and threats from the Trump administration. The closures have sparked concern among advocates for abortion rights and reproductive health as they underscore Planned Parenthood’s financial struggles, despite receiving substantial donations and having $3bn in assets as of June 2023.
20 Planned Parenthood Clinics Close Across Seven States Amidst Financial Turbulence
At least 20 Planned Parenthood clinics have either closed recently or announced imminent closure across seven states. These closures are happening amidst intense financial and political struggles for the reproductive health giant, particularly as the U.S. grapples with the aftermath of the Roe v Wade termination.
Planned Parenthood Faces Threats from Trump Administration
The Trump administration poses numerous threats to the Planned Parenthood network, with closures confirmed or in progress in six affiliate states. These include: Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Utah, and Vermont.
Trump Administration Freezes Planned Parenthood Funding
In March, the Trump Administration abruptly froze millions of dollars in funding for nine Planned Parenthood affiliates. Two of these have since closed or plan to close soon. The withdrawn funding, allocated for services like contraception, cancer screenings, and STI tests, originated from the federal family planning program Title X.
Impact of Funding Freeze on Planned Parenthood Affiliates
Planned Parenthood Association of Utah, which lost $2.8 million (20% of its budget) in Title X funding, has subsequently closed two clinics and laid-off several staff members. The clinics had previously delivered Title X-funded care to 26,000 Utahns.
Planned Parenthood’s Financial Challenges Amidst Abortion Rights Controversies
Despite managing several crises in recent years and maintaining generous donations, Planned Parenthood faces serious financial issues. Many abortion rights advocates question how a network with roughly $3 billion in assets as of June 2023 (2024 report) can experience such significant financial woes.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan Announces Clinic Closures
In April, Planned Parenthood of Michigan announced plans to decrease staff levels by 10% and close four clinics. The closures were attributed to “historic threats and cuts to federal funding,” although the affiliate was not one of those directly affected by frozen Title X funding.
Increased Pressure on Planned Parenthood
As Republicans aim to exclude Planned Parenthood from Medicaid and a Supreme Court case threatens the organization’s role as an abortion provider, the pressure on the organization continues to grow. If these changes take effect, Planned Parenthood of Greater New York would lose about $20m and be forced to shutter clinics, according to Wendy Stark, the affiliate’s CEO and president.
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