Researching a nonprofit organization is a little different from researching a company (but do review the tips on the Researching a Company page). You'll use many of the same strategies but you'll need to gather more information through internet searching. Make sure you do the following:
Tax-exempt organizations must submit a Form 990 (also a 990-EZ, or 990-N depending on receipts and assets. Private foundations file a 990-PF) to the Internal Revenue Service on an annual basis. (Some political organizations, churches and other religious organizations are exempt from filing a 990).
Why use a Form 990 for research? You'll be able to find the organization's contact information, the names of key employees and officers, organizational mission, detailed financial information (revenues & expenses), executive compensation, and more.
You can access 990s through the IRS website but a variety of organizations also provide this information (click on the Form 990 Resources link). Note that the most current 990s will be several years old due to IRS data update delays.
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