Non-profit or Not for Profit Research
Learn how to research nonprofit or not for profit companies/organizations
Company/Organization Information
Finding information especially financial information about nonprofit or not-for-profit companies or organizations is not quite as easy as researching a publicly traded company which trades on a stock exchange. These companies or organizations must file a Form 990 which talks about their mission, top 10 salaries and income statement(s)/balance sheets. If one delves more deeply into the financials, you might find that of the dollar you donated to Organization X, that less than 50% actually went to the individuals/groups you are being told it is going to help.
- Mining the 990: A Guide to Gleaning Key Data From Charities Tax FormsYou’ll see precisely where to find:
*assets, liabilities, and other accounting information
*charity status, mission, and program information
*pay for top staff members, trustees, outside fundraisers, and other independent contractors
*fundraising costs and revenue
*governance issues
*conflict-of-interest and whistle-blower policies
*information on staff and volunteers
*and more - Charities and Nonprofits from the IRSTax information, tools, and resources for and about charities and other tax-exempt organizations. Learn about the different types of organizations and rules & regulations.
- Citizen AuditThe Most Comprehensive Source of U.S. Nonprofit Tax Data. (website)
- Charity NavigatorFounded in 2001, Charity Navigator has become the nation's largest and most-utilized evaluator of charities (overview).
- National Charity Report DirectoryBBB Wise Giving Alliance (BBB’s Give.org) is a standards-based charity evaluator that seeks to verify the trustworthiness of publicly-soliciting charities by completing rigorous evaluations based on 20 BBB Standards for Charity Accountability.
- CandidAs of February 2019, GuideStar joined forces with Foundation Center to become a new organization called Candid.
- ProPublica NonProfit ExplorerFrom the independent, nonprofit newsroom ProPublica, use this database to view summaries of tax returns from tax-exempt organizations and financial details such as executive compensation, revenue, and expenses. Browse IRS data released since 2013 and access more than 9.6 million tax filing documents going back as far as 2001.
- National Council of NonprofitsThe National Council of Nonprofits is a trusted resource and proven advocate for America’s charitable nonprofits. Connecting the policy dots across all levels and branches of governments, the Council of Nonprofits keeps nonprofits informed and empowered to create a positive public policy environment that best supports nonprofits in advancing their missions. Working with and through the nation’s largest network of nonprofits – with 25,000-plus organizational members - we identify emerging trends, share proven practices, and promote solutions that benefit charitable nonprofits and the communities they serve.
