Search filters

Searching for organizations on Candid is designed to be intuitive. If you know the organization you are looking for, simply enter their name or EIN in the search bar to find their organization profile. However, you can then take your searches a step further with advanced search filters. 

Use filters to refine broader search results. With insights from the profiles, consider how you might want to filter further— for example, filtering by Subject area or Geographic area served are two of the most common ways to find nonprofits aligned with your goals. 

 

 

Types of filters you can leverage on Candid: 

 

Subject area 

The primary cause the organization is focused on, such as education, health, environment, or human services. Use this filter to quickly identify an organization that aligns with your interests.  

 

Population served 

The specific group of people the nonprofit aims to benefit—such as children, seniors, immigrants, unhoused individuals, or people with disabilities. This filter will help you assess mission alignment and equity focus. 

 

Geographic area served 

The specific region, city, state, or country where the nonprofit operates or provides services. You can use this filter to assess the relevance of your geographic funding and priorities. 

 

Seal of Transparency 

Seals are awarded to organizations who have shared specific information about their programs, finances, leadership, and impact allowing the Candid profiles to be the sector’s largest source of contributed data beyond 990s. Use this filter to evaluate an organization’s transparency, accountability, and trustworthiness. 

 

Organization demographics 

Information about the leadership and staff composition—such as racial, gender, or age diversity—as well as board makeup. This filter helps you find organizations who prioritize equity, inclusion, and representation. It can also help you assess an organization’s alignment between their leadership and population served. 

 

Location 

The physical headquarters or main office of the nonprofit. Use this filter if you are looking for organizations in your community or a specific location. 

 

Number of Employees 

The total number of paid staff working at the nonprofit. This can indicate an organization’s capacity and scale. It can help funders and partners assess whether the organization can manage large grants or programs. 

 

Zip Code 

The specific postal code where the nonprofit is headquartered. This filter makes is much easier to identify organizations in a specific community or neighborhood. 

 

Zip Code Radius 

A set distance around a given zip code (e.g., within 25 miles) used to filter nearby organizations. This filter helps locate other nonprofits working in the same area for comparison, collaboration, or funding overlap. 

 

Organization types 

The classification of the organization, such as 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), public charity, foundation, religious institution, school, hospital, etc. This filter can help you find a specific type of organization to help you determine your approach. 

 

Affiliation Type 

Whether the organization is independent, part of a group, a chapter of a national nonprofit, or a religious or educational affiliate. Understanding an organization’s affiliation type helps identify governance structure—independent organizations have more local control; affiliates may follow national guidelines. 

 

IRS Subsection 

The IRS code that defines the nonprofit’s tax-exempt status (e.g., 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), 501(c)(6)). It’s important to understand an organization’s IRS code because it determines legal structure, tax benefits, and what activities are allowed (e.g., lobbying or political activity). 

 

Revenue 

Total income received during a fiscal year (grants, contributions, program services, etc.). Use this filter as a quick way to help assess the size and capacity of an organization. 

 

Expenses 

Total costs incurred during a fiscal year (programs, administration, fundraising, etc.). This filter will offer insight into spending habits and financial health. 

 

Assets 

Total value of what the organization owns—cash, property, investments, equipment, etc. This can indicate long-term financial stability and investment capacity. 

 

IRS Form Type 

The version of the IRS Form 990 the nonprofit files (e.g., 990, 990-EZ, 990-N, or 990-PF). This reflects the size of the organization—larger nonprofits file a full 990, while smaller ones may use 990-EZ or 990-N.