GuideStar Ultimate Resource Nonprofit Candid App User Guide
- June 1, 2024
- GuideStar
Table of Contents
GuideStar Ultimate Resource Nonprofit Candid App
Product Information
Specifications:
- Product Name: GuideStar
- Primary Function: Discover nonprofit information and insights
- Features: Basic search, Advanced search, Nonprofit verification, Nonprofit evaluation
Product Usage Instructions
Performing a Basic Search:
GuideStar allows users to perform a basic search to find information on any
nonprofit organization. Follow these steps:
- If you have a specific organization in mind, search by name, EIN, or keywords.
- Utilize Geography filters to find organizations in your community.
- Use Subject Area filters to research nonprofits based on their mission.
Using Advanced Search:
For more detailed insights, advanced search options are available:
- Nonprofit profiles with a Seal of Transparency provide in-depth details.
- Partner with nonprofits based on their size using Revenue or Expense filters.
Verifying Nonprofits’ Eligibility:
Confirm the charitable and IRS-verified status of nonprofits easily:
- Click on Charity Check on a nonprofit’s profile to access IRS information.
- Review key IRS information in a PDF through the Charity Check report.
Evaluating Nonprofits:
Assess nonprofits efficiently with GuideStar profiles:
- Review program information, mission, and year-over-year results to determine suitability for partnership.
- Find decision-makers in the Operations section for contacting the nonprofit.
- Check demographic information under Operations to align with organizational values.
- Explore the interactive Revenue vs. Expenses chart in the Financials section for financial insights.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
-
Q: How can I access the detailed financial information of a nonprofit on GuideStar?
A: Detailed financial information, including an interactive Revenue vs. Expenses chart showing up to 10 years of data, can be found in the Financials section of the nonprofit’s profile. -
Q: What is the Charity Check feature on GuideStar?
A: The Charity Check feature allows users to easily verify if a nonprofit is charitable and IRS-verified by accessing key IRS information through a report available on the nonprofit’s profile.
The ultimate resource for nonprofit information and insights
GuideStar is the best place to discover what nonprofits work on, where and how
they do their work, and their operational details.
Perform A Basic Search
Perform a basic search for any nonprofit
Whether you are looking for a specific organization or lists of nonprofits who
work in a specific cause area, a geographic region, and/or who have certain
financial levels, GuideStar can help.
- If you have an organization in mind, search by name, EIN, or keywords.
- To find organizations to support in your community, use the Geography filters.
- Research nonprofits to support based on a mission using Subject Area filters.
Advanced search tips
- Nonprofit profiles with a Seal of Transparency will give you access to in-depth details.
- Partner with nonprofits of a certain size by utilizing the Revenue or Expenses filters.
Verify nonprofits’ eligibility with ease
When you’re doing prospect research, it’s important to confirm if the nonprofit is charitable and IRS-verified. GuideStar makes it easy with our Charity Check feature.
- On a nonprofit’s profile, simply click “Charity Check report” to read the nonprofit’s IRS information.
- Explore the Charity Check report to review key IRS information in a PDF.
Evaluating nonprofits
Save time evaluating nonprofits
GuideStar nonprofit profiles give you access to the information you need to
assess nonprofits, such as program information, contact names, and financials.
- To determine if a nonprofit is ideal for you to partner with, review its work and its impact by exploring its program information, mission, and year-over-year results.
- The Operations section of the profile is where you will find the nonprofit’s decision-makers that you’ll want to contact.
Tip: Check the nonprofit’s demographic information to learn if they are aligned with your organization’s values. You can find this data further down under Operations.
- The Financials section of the profile offers an interactive Revenue vs. expenses chart that shows up to 10 years’ worth of data.
