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This guide will help you conduct research on nonprofit organizations. Use the Financials tab to find important IRS documents that nonprofit organizations are required to file. Use the Industry Info tab to research both the nonprofit industry and related industries connected to or similar to the nonprofit you are researching. Use the Books & Articles tab to find background information and news articles. If you have questions, use the Research Help tab to contact a librarian.
Reliable websites for nonprofit research & background information
- The Foundation CenterInformation about nonprofits and philanthropy in the United States and worldwide.
- National Council of NonprofitsThe largest nonprofit network in the United States.
- National Center for Charitable StatisiticsA national repository of data on the nonprofit sector in the United States.
- Chronicle of PhilanthropyAn independent news source in the nonprofit/ philanthropic sector.
- Nonprofit TimesA business publication for nonprofit management.