Candid gets you the information you need to do good.
We envision a social sector capable of tackling the critical challenges and opportunities of our time
Our story
For a combined 88 years, Foundation Center and GuideStar each helped change the world by giving people the information they needed to do good.
But the world faces growing challenges: polarization, climate change, technological revolution, and poverty and inequality. That’s why we combined our talent, technology, data, and leadership to become a new organization, Candid. Now, it’s easier than ever to get the information you need to create change.
Leadership
Candid’s Board of Trustees is launching a search for its next chief executive officer to succeed Bradford K. Smith, who will retire from the role at the end of 2021. Learn more.
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Ana Marie ArgilagosPresidentHIP—Hispanics in Philanthropy
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Melissa A. BermanPresident and CEORockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
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Kami DarChief ExecutiveUniti Networks
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Naila FaroukyChief Executive OfficerArab Foundations Forum
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Rosa GallegoDirector of International Relations, Regional Groups and FinancesAsociación Española de Fundaciones – AEF (Spanish Association of Foundations)
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Matt GeeCo-founder and CEOBrightHive
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Stephen GoodallRetired President and CEOJ.D. Power and Associates
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Neal R. HegartyVice President, ProgramsCharles Stewart Mott Foundation
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Deborah D. HooverPresident and CEOThe Burton D. Morgan Foundation
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Dominick ImpembaTreasurer and Chief Financial OfficerThe Rockefeller Foundation
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T. Sylvester John, ChairGroup Vice President, eCommerceMassmart (Walmart Africa)
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Jeff JonesDirector, Enterprise Applications & Business IntelligenceBill & Melinda Gates Foundation
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Kenneth JonesVice President and Chief Financial OfficerThe MacArthur Foundation
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Susan KishVice President, Strategic Marketing & CommunicationsOGCI
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Rhett MabryPresidentThe Duke Endowment
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Sunand MenonFounderNew Media Insight
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Mosun LayodeExecutive DirectorAfrican Philanthropy Forum
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Donna Murray-BrownPresident and CEOMichigan Nonprofit Association
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Katherina M. Rosqueta, Vice ChairExecutive DirectorCenter for High Impact Philanthropy, University of Pennsylvania
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Bradford K. SmithPresident
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Brian TrelstadPartnerBridges Fund Management
Work with us
We cultivate talent and collaboration
Candid staff are curious about the world around them and bring excellent technical, analytical, and interpersonal skills. Join us to support the people and organizations making a difference in the world.

Funding us

How are we funded?
Support from our generous donors allows us to maintain and strengthen our programs and services, most of which are free. In addition, earned income covers more than half of our operating budget.

Why support us?
Candid provides trusted information, data-driven tools, research, analysis, best practices, and trainings to help the social sector increase its ability to affect change and transform lives. When you support Candid, you support the millions of people who depend on our programs and services to make the world a better place.