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For profit company and industry research

For detailed information on for profit company and industry research, please use the Company and Industry Research page.

What is a Nonprofit Organization?

According to the National Center for Charitable Statistics nonprofits are formal organizations in the United States that qualify for tax-exempt status under the Internal Revenue Code because they are organized for the specific purposes stated in the Code.

Although there are legal distinctions among nonprofit organizations and different reporting requirements, all are exempt from paying federal income taxes. About half of nonprofits - called charitable organizations - are exempt under Section 501(c)(3). This status permits donations to charities to be tax-deductible to the donor.

Reports

These reports contain a wide variety of statistics at the International, National, State and Regional levels.

  • National Center for Charitable Statistics
    Includes a wide array of tables on U.S. nonprofits including public charities, private foundations, business leagues, trade unions, and others. The State Profiles section offers a range of tables broken out by state
  • State Profiles in Depth
    By the National Center for Charitable Statistics-State Profiles let you pick a state, and then view any of the wide range of reports available on nonprofits and charitable activities within the state.
  • Internal Revenue Services: Tax Exempt Statistics.
    For each of these areas, there are statistical tables and text articles that include both recent and historical data.
  • Best Nonprofits to Work For
    by the NonProfit Times
  • Comparitive Nonprofit Sector Project
    The Johns Hopkins Comparative Nonprofit Sector Project analyzes the scope, structure, financing, and role of the private nonprofit sector in a cross-section of countries around the world. Covers 41 countries.

Form 990

Form 990 is an IRS public document that tax-exempt organizations with annual receipts of more than $100,000 or total assets more than $250,000 must file annually.  Form 990-EZ is an IRS form for organizations with annual receipts of less than $100,000 but at least $25,000 and total assets less than $250,000.

Understanding the IRS Form 990

How Can I get an Organization's Form 990?