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Business Information: Nonprofit Organizations

Useful Web Sites

Starting a Nonprofit Organization / USA.gov
Information on various categories of nonprofits recognized by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
National Center for Charitable Statistics / Urban Institute
The national clearinghouse of data on the nonprofit sector in the United States.
Charity Navigator
Objective ratings to find charities you can trust and support
Comparative Nonprofit Sector Project / Johns Hopkins University
Systematic body of internationally comparative data on CSOs, philanthropy, and volunteerism
Independent Sector
National organization that brings together nonprofits, foundations, and corporations engaged in every kind of charitable endeavor.
Candid (formerly Foundation Center)
The world's leading source of information on philanthropy, fundraising, and grant programs.
GuideStar
World's largest source of information on nonprofit organizations.
National Council of Nonprofits
A resource and advocate for America’s charitable nonprofits
Pew Charitable Trusts
Applies a rigorous, analytical approach to improve public policy, inform the public and stimulate civic life
NGO Explorer
Charities registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales

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