Nonprofit Research

Search & Research Nonprofit Organizations

Find nonprofit organizations with detailed financial data, program information, and IRS 990 filing history. Research potential partners, benchmark your peers, and identify funders.

The Problem with the Status Quo

Most nonprofits work around these challenges every day. Northstar Toolkit is built to solve them.

Fragmented Nonprofit Data

Information about nonprofits is scattered across IRS databases, state registries, and third-party sites. Getting a complete picture requires visiting multiple sources.

Today: Researchers check GuideStar, ProPublica, IRS TEOS, and state charity registries separately to piece together nonprofit information.

Hard to Assess Financial Health

A single year's 990 doesn't tell the full story. Understanding a nonprofit's trajectory requires multi-year financial analysis.

Today: Analysts download individual 990 PDFs and manually extract financial data into spreadsheets for comparison.

Research Disconnected from Action

Nonprofit research for funder identification, partnerships, or competitive analysis stays in separate files — disconnected from grant writing workflows.

Today: Research notes live in spreadsheets and documents that aren't linked to the organizations or grants they relate to.

Comprehensive Nonprofit Database

Search nonprofits with structured data from IRS 990 filings going back to 2010. Filter by location, cause area, revenue size, and more.

  • Search by name, EIN, location, or cause area
  • Financial data from 990 filings since 2010
  • Revenue, expenses, and asset tracking over time
  • Program descriptions and mission statements
  • Officer and board member information
  • Direct link to funder search for identified foundations

Sunrise Youth Services

Austin, TXEIN: 742345678
Strong Match
O50: Youth Development2023 Filing
Mission

TO EMPOWER UNDERSERVED YOUTH THROUGH MENTORSHIP, EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS THAT BUILD CONFIDENCE AND LIFE SKILLS.

$8.2M
Revenue
$7.4M
Expenses
$12.8M
Assets
Mid-Size
Category
AI Analysis

Sunrise Youth Services presents a strong collaboration opportunity due to its complementary focus on youth development and established community presence.

Everything You Need in One Platform

990 Financial Analysis

Dive deep into any nonprofit's financial history. See revenue trends, program expenses, and executive compensation from IRS filings.

  • 10+ years of filing history per organization
  • 50+ data columns for detailed financial analysis
  • Track financial trends across filing years

Funder Identification

When you find foundations in the nonprofit database, move directly into funder research. See their giving focus, alignment with your programs, and grant history.

  • Identify foundations from nonprofit search results
  • AI-powered alignment scoring for your organization
  • Save promising funders to your research pipeline

How Northstar Compares

What sets Northstar Toolkit apart from other solutions.

vs GuideStar / Candid

Northstar connects nonprofit research directly to grant writing — research a funder and start drafting a proposal in the same platform.

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vs ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer

Northstar adds AI-powered funder alignment scoring and integrates research into your grant workflow.

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vs Charity Navigator

Northstar focuses on actionable research for grant seekers — not donor ratings — with direct integration into evidence-based grant writing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I search for a nonprofit organization?

Northstar Toolkit lets you search nonprofits by name, EIN, location, or cause area. Results include structured financial data from IRS 990 filings, program descriptions, and officer information.

Is the nonprofit data free to access?

Northstar Toolkit offers a 7-day free trial with full access to the nonprofit database. After the trial, plans start at $79/month billed annually.

Where does the nonprofit data come from?

Our database is built from IRS 990 filings — the same source as GuideStar and ProPublica — structured for easy search and multi-year analysis with data going back to 2010.

Can I use this to research potential funders?

Yes. When you find foundations in the nonprofit database, you can move directly into funder research to see their giving focus, alignment with your programs, and grant history. Research flows directly into your grant writing workflow.

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