Research Guides: Nonprofits: Directories, Rankings, & Financial Information

Directories & Rankings

Guidestar
A searchable repository of information about nonprofits
Charity Navigator
Evaluates financial health and efficiency of charities.
Give.org: BBB Wise Giving Alliance
The Better Business Bureau evaluates charities according to standards of spending, governance, and disclosure. The BBB also offers optional Charity Seal accreditation for national organizations meeting their evaluation standards.
America's Top 100 Charities (Forbes Magazine)
Maryland Nonprofits
Maryland Charities Database

Foundation Directory
5th floor, call number HV97.A3 F63.

NOTE: Candid produces an online version of the Directory, to which Cook Library does NOT subscribe:
-To access the Directory online, visit the Enoch Pratt Free Library downtown branch or a Foundation Center branch close to you

Guidestar
With free registration, Guidestar will give you access to the latest 3 years of 990s.
Candid 990 Finder
IRS Tax Information for Charities & Other Nonprofits
Mining the 990
How to use info from Form 990 for nonprofit research. From the Chronicle of Philanthropy.