Media kit

About Candid

Candid is a nonprofit organization that provides the most comprehensive data and insights about the social sector. Every year, millions of nonprofits spend trillions of dollars around the world. Candid finds out where that money comes from, where it goes, and why it matters. Through research, collaboration, and training, Candid connects people who want to change the world to the resources they need to do it.

Candid was formed in 2019 when GuideStar and Foundation Center merged. Our history is steeped in transparency, data, and analysis, paired with guidance on how to leverage our tools.

Candid as a resource for journalists

In-depth nonprofit data
Including all historical Forms 990, people search capability with more than 4.5 million records, and the ability to export data on up to 5,000 records a month.

Answers from experts
Philanthropy trends, insight into nonprofit organizations and foundations, guidance around a Form 990, and a range of other topics.

Custom data solutions
Tailored research to answer specific questions about the sector and key trends.

Executive compensation report
The annual Candid Nonprofit Compensation Report is the only large- scale nonprofit compensation analysis based entirely on IRS data. Includes analysis by: national, state, metropolitan statistical area, gender, and cause areas, and more information.

Detailed foundation funding data
Issue-specific data visualizations focusing on topics such as US democracy, global human rights, and disaster philanthropy are available free of charge, while a full funding database is available to subscribers.

Complimentary tools and resources
Candid offers qualified journalists complimentary trials of Candid’s GuideStar Pro, Charity Check, Foundation Maps, and Foundation Directory. Journalists can also request complimentary copies of the Candid Nonprofit Compensation Report and Candid reports.