Philanthropic Resources

Advisory & Professional Networks

Advisors in Philanthropy (AiP)
https://www.advisorsinphilanthropy.org/
A professional network for advisors who guide clients in their philanthropic endeavors, offering expertise, resources, and collaboration opportunities for those working in the philanthropy advisory space.

National Center for Family Philanthropy
https://www.ncfp.org/
Resources, research, and community for families engaged in philanthropy, offering guidance on creating lasting philanthropic legacies and effective family giving strategies.

Giving Platforms & Impact Tools

SIR Giving
https://www.sirgiving.org/
A giving platform that amplifies philanthropic impact by providing matching bonuses to 1.2 million nonprofits, helping donors conveniently maximize the effectiveness of their charitable contributions.

Research & Due Diligence

Candid (GuideStar)
https://www.guidestar.org/
The world’s largest source of nonprofit information, providing data on over 1.8 million IRS-recognized tax-exempt organizations. Offers free and premium tools for researching nonprofits, verifying 501(c)(3) status, and accessing Form 990s.

Charity Navigator
https://www.charitynavigator.org/
America’s largest independent charity evaluator, providing ratings and analysis to help donors make informed giving decisions. Evaluates nonprofits on financial health, accountability, and transparency.

ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/
A searchable database of tax-exempt organizations, allowing users to access IRS Form 990 documents and financial data to research nonprofit organizations’ finances and operations.

Foundations & Grantmaking

Council on Foundations
https://cof.org/
A nonprofit membership association dedicated to expanding trust in philanthropic organizations. Provides legal expertise, publications, capacity-building tools, networking opportunities, and comprehensive data on foundation compensation and trends.

Trust-Based Philanthropy Project
https://www.trustbasedphilanthropy.org/
Promotes a movement toward more equitable and effective grantmaking through flexible funding, non-financial support, and trusting relationships between funders and grantees.

Learning & Best Practices

Candid Learning (formerly Foundation Center)
https://learning.candid.org/
Educational resources and training for nonprofits and funders, including courses on fundraising, organizational sustainability, and leadership development.

Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP)
https://cep.org/
Provides data and insights to help philanthropic funders define, assess, and improve their effectiveness and impact through research, assessment tools, and comparative data.

News & Insights

The Chronicle of Philanthropy
https://www.philanthropy.com/
The leading news source for the nonprofit world, offering in-depth reporting, analysis, and insights on philanthropy, fundraising, foundation leadership, and charitable giving trends.

Inside Philanthropy
https://www.insidephilanthropy.com/
News and analysis covering major foundations, donors, and philanthropic trends, with detailed coverage of funding priorities and grant strategies.