Nonprofit budget cycles and year-end giving: when to reach nonprofits
How fiscal years, board budget approval, and the year-end giving season decide when a nonprofit is ready to buy and when it is too busy to talk.
How to build a nonprofit prospect list: fields, filters, and segments
Which fields to filter on, how many nonprofits each state holds, and a step by step method for turning 1.65 million records into a focused list.
Nonprofit compliance calendar: annual filings and deadlines
Form 990, payroll, state reports, and charity registrations laid out by month, plus the missed filings that can cost a nonprofit its tax exemption.
How nonprofit grants work: funders, applications, and where to look
The four kinds of grant funders, how restricted and unrestricted support differ, what a strong proposal includes, and where to research funders.
How to sell to nonprofits: a B2B guide for vendors
How nonprofit budgets, boards, and grant restrictions change the sale, who the real buyers are, and how to build a targeted prospect list.
Nonprofit board of directors: roles, size, and legal duties
The three fiduciary duties, typical officer roles, how many directors a nonprofit needs, and the governance policies that protect an organization.
How to find a nonprofit's EIN: 6 free lookup methods
Six free ways to find a nonprofit's employer identification number, how to confirm you have the right organization, and what to do when names look alike.
Types of 501(c) organizations explained
The 501(c)(3) gets the attention, but the tax code recognizes many kinds of exempt groups. Here is how (c)(3), (c)(4), (c)(6), and the rest compare.
What is Form 990? How to read a nonprofit's tax return
Who files which version, what each part shows, where to find free copies, and a ten minute method for reading a nonprofit's return like an analyst.
How to write a nonprofit mission statement (with examples)
A good mission statement is one sentence, survives the elevator, and tells people exactly who you serve. A practical guide with real examples.
What are the largest nonprofit organizations in the US?
The 15 biggest US nonprofits ranked by revenue — Feeding America, the Red Cross, Salvation Army, and more. Full data from IRS Form 990 filings.
How to find and verify nonprofit organizations
Free tools, databases, red flags, and a due diligence checklist for donors, grantmakers, and researchers.
Can a nonprofit make a profit? What the law says
Yes — and they should. How surplus revenue works, what UBIT is, why reserves matter, and what can get you in trouble.
Nonprofit vs foundation: what's the difference?
Public charities vs private foundations — funding, operations, IRS rules, and which structure fits which purpose.
How much do nonprofit CEOs make? (2026 salary data)
From $60K to over $1M. Nonprofit CEO compensation broken down by organization size, sector, and region with IRS Form 990 data.
How do nonprofits make money? Revenue sources explained
Program fees, government grants, donations, earned income — the full breakdown of how US nonprofits actually fund their operations.
What is a 501(c)(3)? Everything you need to know
Tax-exempt status explained: requirements, benefits, application process, and the difference between public charities and private foundations.
How to start a nonprofit organization in 2026
Step-by-step guide covering incorporation, 501(c)(3) filing, bylaws, board formation, fundraising, and the seven mistakes that sink new nonprofits.
How many nonprofit organizations are in the US?
There are over 1.9 million registered nonprofits in the United States. The full breakdown by state, type, sector, and growth trends using current IRS and NCCS data.