GuideStar
Subtitle: the national database of nonprofit organizations.
Contributors: Philanthropic Research, Inc.
Publisher: Philanthropic Research
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Williamsburg, VA
Language: eng
Format: Electronic resource
Subjects: Charities -- United States -- Directories.; Nonprofit organizations -- United States -- Directories.; Corporations -- Charitable contributions -- United States.; Philanthropy -- United States -- Information services.; Endowments -- United States -- Information services.; Grants-in-aid -- United States.; Charitable uses, trusts, and foundations -- Taxation -- United States.
Genres: Directories.
Other titles: Guide star; National database of nonprofit organizations
Description: A free service on the programs and finances of charities and nonprofits, news on philanthropy, and resources for donors and volunteers. Search by name, keyword, city or state, nonprofit type (public charity, private operating foundation, or private nonoperating foundation), or income range.

"'GuideStar', produced by Philanthropic Research, Inc. (PRI), is a searchable directory that provides detailed information on  more than 850,000 nonprofit organizations. The database covers 'IRS-registered 501 nonprofit organizations that may accept tax-deductible contributions'. Free profiles cover mission and programs, financials, leaders, and most importantly, full text via PDF of the charity's IRS 990 filing from 1998 forward in most cases. Form 990 provides information on revenues, expenses,  programs, activities, executive salaries and board members. Be aware that information not drawn from the 990 is self-reported  by the organization to PRI. Nonetheless, GuideStar has made researching and comparing public charitable organizations much easier and is appropriate for any public or academic library user."--"Best Free Reference Web Sites 2002," RUSA Quarterly, Fall 2002; reviewed 2/23/2002.
Notes: Title from home page (viewed on Jan. 22, 2003).
Also available in print format.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.