GuideStar is the world’s largest source of nonprofit information. We connect people and organizations with data on 2.7 million nonprofit organizations. We are committed to collecting and delivering the highest quality of nonprofit data and generating information and intelligence that will lead to more effective philanthropy and greater impact.
Organizations featured on this page have earned a GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency
GuideStar is a 501(c)(3) public charity. Our work is funded through a combination of philanthropic support (from foundations, individuals, and other key partners) and earned income. The active support and engagement of our philanthropic supporters help ensure we continue to innovate and strengthen our tools and services, while we enable more than 99.9 percent of our stakeholders to access our data for free.
We invite you to get involved! Here are a few ways you can lend your support to GuideStar.
Unrestricted or restricted funding to drive GuideStar’s innovation, produce new tools to leverage our data, and ensure free access to the majority of our users. Foundations can also work with GuideStar to help build the capacity of their grantees.
The generous support from people like you gives us the resources to support the 1.7 million nonprofits delivering vital services and protecting the most vulnerable among us.
Help
1.7 million nonprofits share stories of mission and impact and amplify their voices across more than 200 websites.
Deliver
state-of-the art tools that drive greater efficiency and effectiveness in grantmaking and philanthropic giving.
Create
a community of shared learning to strengthen philanthropy and encourage collaboration.
Increase
transparency, empower more informed giving, and drive social change.
GuideStar was a pioneer in using the Internet to promote nonprofit transparency. Today, we’re part of the backbone of the nonprofit sector. We’re excited to build upon our achievements as we seek to expand and enhance our service to the sector and drive social change. Our priorities include:
Expanding the Breadth
of our information
Increasing the Depth
of our information
Amplifying the Reach
of our information
Enhancing Our Network
via APIs
Strengthening Our Visuals
with new graphics
Advancing DEI
(diversity, equity, and inclusion)
We are grateful to the hundreds of foundations, corporate giving programs, and partners whose support makes it possible for us to drive social change. They include:
Thank You!