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Research a Nonprofit or Foundation

Find financials, impact data, and grant information for any US nonprofit organization.

3 steps
1GuideStar (Candid)
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2Foundation Directory Online
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3ImpactAlpha
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Look up the organization's Form 990

Form 990s reveal revenue, expenses, executive comp, and mission.

💡 Pro tip: Download the full PDF 990 for the most detailed information.

Database$500/yr value
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GuideStar (Candid)

Nonprofits & Foundations

Data on IRS-recognized nonprofit organizations in the U.S. Search by operating budgets, size, location, and NTEE classification. Includes financial trends analysis and downloadable Form 990s.

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Find their grantmaking history

See who they fund, how much, and in which geographies.

💡 Pro tip: Filter by year to see if their giving is growing or declining.

Database$500/yr value
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Foundation Directory Online

Nonprofits & Foundations

Database of over 100,000 public and private foundations, corporate giving programs, and grantmaking public charities in the U.S. Comprehensive information on grantmakers and their grants. Includes Candid's Foundation Grants to Individuals Online.

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Check for impact investing coverage

ImpactAlpha covers the intersection of profit and purpose.

💡 Pro tip: Subscribe to The Brief newsletter for daily impact news.

Database$500/yr value
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ImpactAlpha

Nonprofits & Foundations

Digital media company redefining business journalism around social and environmental value. Includes ImpactAlpha's daily newsletter The Brief and ImpactSpace, an open database of impact ventures, funds, and deals.

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