Other Nonprofit Research Guides
IRS Charities & Nonprofits
Giving USA Reports
- Giving USA Annual Report on PhilanthropyGiving USA Annual Report on Philanthropy is the nation’s longest running, most comprehensive report on philanthropy, The Annual Report on Philanthropy, is a 350+ page report with chapters that provide in-depth analysis of findings on total charitable giving, giving by sources, and giving to major recipient categories. In addition, each chapter provides strategic insights into the latest giving trends and facts.
Virginia Business Corporate Donations list
Virginia Business has historically published a list of donations by companies, individuals and family foundations (the "Generous Virginians" project), but it appears they are no longer updating it. Linked below are the most current iterations, from 2018.
Grant Finder
- Foundation Directory Online This link opens in a new windowFind comprehensive information on grantmakers and their grants, covering over 140,000 foundations, corporate giving programs, and grantmaking public charities in the U.S. (Candid)
National Center for Charitable Statistics
"Our mission is to develop and disseminate high quality data on nonprofit organizations and their activities for use in research on the relationships between the nonprofit sector, government, the commercial sector, and the broader civil society."
From the Urban Institute.
Nonprofit Employment Data Project
- Nonprofit Employment Data ProjectThe George Mason University – Nonprofit Employment Data (GMU-NED) Project generates new information on economic trends in the nonprofit sector and produces cutting-edge reports on key components of the nonprofit economy in regions and states across the country.
- Nonprofit Economic Data Project (NED) at Johns Hopkins (archived content)The Johns Hopkins Nonprofit Economic Data Project (NED - now archived) analyzed diverse datasets on nonprofit organizations, including data on nonprofit finances, employment and wages, and volunteering.
Independent Sector
Independent Sector is a nonprofit advocacy group. While we do not maintain a membership, many of their resources on nonprofit leadership and governance are available free of charge.
Associations
- Nonprofit Academic Centers Council"NACC is an international membership association comprised of academic centers or programs at accredited colleges and universities that focus on the study of nonprofit/nongovernmental organizations, voluntarism, and/or philanthropy. "
- Independent SectorIndependent Sector's mission is "To advance the common good by leading, strengthening, and mobilizing the nonprofit and philanthropic community."
- Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA)ARNOVA "is the U.S.-based, national and international association that connects scholars, teachers, and practice leaders interested in research on nonprofit organizations, voluntary action, philanthropy and civil society."
- Association for Nonprofit and Social Economy Research (ANSER)"ANSER is a Canadian association for those who have an interest in research that pertains broadly to nonprofit organizations and the social economy."
- International Society for Third-Sector Research (ISTR)"ISTR is an organization committed to building a growing global community of scholars and interested others dedicated to the creation, discussion, and advancement of the highest quality of knowledge pertaining to the Third Sector and its impact on human and planetary well being and development internationally."
- Society for Nonprofits"With a 30 year history and 6,000+ members, the Society for Nonprofits is one of the oldest and largest nonprofit management support organizations in the country. A 501(c)(3), the Society is dedicated to providing nonprofit professionals with resources and training to accomplish their missions more effectively. "