Our Focus Areas
The Scale of Non-Profit Impact
The non-profit sector represents a massive portion of our economy and society:
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$3.6 Trillion in Total Revenue
Making the non-profit sector a significant part of the U.S. economy
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1.9 Million Active Non-Profits
Operating across healthcare, social services, education, and other vital sectors
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18 Million Tax Filings
Creating a complex web of financial relationships that demand transparency
Source: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer (Data as of December 20, 2024)
Service Provider Verification
Independent assessment of social service organizations' efficiency and effectiveness.
Resource Directory
Connecting people with transparent, verified service providers and tracking funding flows.
Education
Understanding how social services funding works and identifying effective programs.
Outcome Tracking
Monitoring and reporting real results in community assistance programs.
Transparency in Social Services
NoProfits.org is dedicated to promoting transparency and accountability in social services, ensuring that resources intended for community assistance reach those in need efficiently and equitably. We work to connect people with verified service providers while advocating for responsible stewardship of public and private funding in the social services sector.
Resources
Official Verification Tools
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Search ProPublica Data
Search and verify nonprofit organizations using ProPublica's database
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IRS Non-Profit Search
Verify tax-exempt status and access Form 990s
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ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Research detailed financial records and tax returns
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GuideStar/Candid
Comprehensive non-profit profiles and financials
Red Flags to Watch
- Excessive Administrative Costs
Compare admin expenses to program spending
- Unclear Financial Reporting
Look for detailed breakdowns of spending
- Related Party Transactions
Check for conflicts of interest in Form 990
- High Executive Compensation
Compare to similar organizations' reporting
Insurance & Funding
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CMS Data
Medicare/Medicaid payment information
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Charity Navigator
Independent charity evaluations
How to Research
- Start with Form 990
Review Part III for program details
- Check Multiple Years
Look for patterns and changes over time
- Compare Organizations
Use similar-sized nonprofits as benchmarks