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The NCCS FAQs provide answers to many frequently asked questions about the nonprofit sector.

General Nonprofit Information

What are nonprofit organizations?

  • Formal organizations in the United States are typically thought about in three broad categories: a) Business and industry, or "for-profit" organizations; b) Government, including state, local, and federal agencies that provide services and regulation; c) Nonprofit organizations, 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.

    Are all nonprofit organizations public charities?

  • Public charities represent a substantial portion of the nonprofit sector, but not all nonprofit organizations are public charities. Public charities receive their tax-exemption under subsection (3) of Section 501(c). This privileged status allows donors to make tax-deductible contributions to the organization. The IRS defines these organizations as "charitable" because they serve broad public purposes, including educational, religious, scientific, and the literary activities, among others, as well as the relief of poverty and other public benefit actions.
  • Private foundations are also charitable organizations exempt under Section 501(c)(3), but are not public charities. Most private foundations are created to distribute money to public charities or individuals. They must meet strict guidelines requiring distribution of a proportion of their assets each year.
  • Other types of tax-exempt organizations include social welfare organizations (501(c)(4)), labor and agricultural associations (501(c)(5)), business leagues (501(c)(6)), and fraternal beneficiary societies (501(c)(8)).

    What is the difference between a "nonprofit" and a "not-for-profit" organization?

  • There is no legal distinction and the terms are often used interchangeably.

    How do nonprofit organizations differ from for-profit organizations?

  • Generally, the purposes of nonprofit organizations and for-profit organizations differ and the purpose of a nonprofit forms the basis of its formal exemption from paying federal income taxes. Additionally, unlike for-profit organizations, most nonprofit organizations are legally constrained from distributing residual earnings to individuals who exercise control over the firm, such as officers, directors, or members. Nonprofit organizations are not prohibited from earning profits or paying reasonable compensation to employees, but they must devote any surplus to the continuing operation of the organization or distribute it to noncontrolling persons.

    Which nonprofit organizations are required to file with the IRS? Do they file the Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF?

  • There is a difference between registration and filing. Tax-exempt organizations with more than $5,000 in annual gross receipts must register with the IRS, but they don't have to file the annual information report until they reach annual gross receipts of $25,000. Religious congregations have automatic Section 501(c)(3) status and are not required to register or file. Foundations of any size must register and file.
  • Nonprofit organizations with over $25,000 in annual gross receipts are required to file Form 990 with the IRS. Organizations that have gross receipts between $25,000 and $100,000 and less than $250,000 in total assets at the end of the year can opt to file a shorter form called Form 990-EZ. Private foundations of any size file Form 990-PF. Since some funders require Form 990, some smaller nonprofit organizations do file Form 990 even though they are not required to do so by the IRS.

    How many nonprofit organizations are there in the United States?

  • Although this may seem a simple question, the diversity and complexity of the nonprofit sector makes a simple answer difficult (more information). In 1999, there were over 1.25 million exempt organizations that had formally obtained recognition of their tax-exempt status from the IRS.
    • To locate the number of charitable organizations exempt under Section 501(c)(3) that have filed with the IRS in the United States, please click here.

    How many nonprofit organizations are in each state?

  • Information on charitable organizations (those exempt under Section 501(c)(3)) by state is available on this website. Click below to view:
  • Information on the distribution of other tax-exempt organizations is not available.

    What are the biggest public charities in the United States by assets or expenses?

  • Click here to see the NCCS list of top ten charities by major group (arts, health, human service, etc).
  • The Chronicle of Philanthropy and the NonProfit Times also compile lists periodically.
  • Please note that these lists vary because of different criteria. For example, some lists may exclude supporting organizations (those that primarily support programs of other charities, such as United Ways) or higher education institutions or hospitals.

    Do you have information on the number and types of nonprofit organizations in major cities across the United States? Over time?

  • NCCS information is based on Forms 990 filed annually by charities with the IRS. While NCCS researchers complete specific projects and annually summarize the scope of the nonprofit sector on a national and state basis, we typically do not create databases for specific cities. NCCS will provide data to researchers for their own analyses. To order data, please fill out a Data Request Form. You should also review the listing of NCCS databases and other data-related FAQs for additional information.

    How many public charities have failed in the past decade? The past year?

  • The NCCS data are based on Forms 990 filed by active charities with the IRS and do not provide a reliable picture of the incidence of closures among nonprofit organizations. Most nonprofit organizations are very small, so their disappearance often goes unnoticed by the IRS. Even among those that file Form 990, the failure to file in a series of years may be due to factors other than closure, such as revenues that fall below the $25,000 gross receipts threshold, merger with another organization, or change in legal status from a nonprofit to some other type of organization. Thus, NCCS does not use Form 990 data to estimate nonprofit closures.

    How do you determine the health of organizations in the nonprofit sector, i.e. Do nonprofits suffer from inefficiency, management concerns, or budget issues?

  • These issues are given considerable thought by researchers within the nonprofit field. Although we do not offer guidelines on what constitutes a healthy or unhealthy organization, NCCS data have proven useful to compute various measures of organizational financial health. However, a full portrait requires an understanding of an organization's programs, management and environment.
  • For more information pertaining to these issues:

    Do you have statistics available with regard to nonprofit organizations and their use of the Internet? How are nonprofits making use of the Internet for fundraising and membership?

  • There are a number of studies and surveys on the use of technology by nonprofits. Check out websites of The Foundation Center or Independent Sector for additional information.

    Do you have website addresses for nonprofit organizations?

  • Currently, NCCS does not have website addresses for nonprofit organizations. However, the 2001 Form 990 includes a field for organizations' URLs, which will be collected as they are filed. Many nonprofits have provided their URLs to GuideStar.org.

    Who should I contact if I have concerns about the integrity or practices of a particular nonprofit organization?

  • NCCS is not a regulatory agency. Charities are regulated at the federal and state levels.
  • Other groups investigating charities include Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance, Charitable Choices, The American Institute of Philanthropy, and the Minnesota Charities Review Council.
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    Nonprofit Funding and Finances

    On average, what percentage of a nonprofit's budget is spent on fundraising? How are these expenses broken down? What percentage of an average public charity's budget is spent on overhead? A private foundation?

  • Most people who ask about the percentage of a charity's budget spent on fundraising or administration are really interested in knowing what percentage of the organization's expenses are spent on programs. They want some assurance that the organization meets a minimum level of efficiency, that funds contributed are not just going to raise more funds and that its purpose is not to provide its own employees with jobs.
  • Watchdog groups provide various guidelines for nonprofit management and fundraising activity. For example, the BBB Wise Giving Alliance recommends that nonprofits spend at least 50% of its annual revenues on program activity, while the American Institute of Philanthropy sets its minimum standard at 60% of expenses. The United Way of the National Capital Area, on the other hand, sets its minimum requirement for agencies that receive funds at 80% of total expenses spent on programs.
  • Click here to find an NCCS summary of some of the current guidelines on fundraising and administrative ratios. An organization's program, fundraising, or administrative ratios can vary widely based on a number of organizational characteristics. For example, an established university with lots of wealthy alumni may have much lower fundraising expenses as a percentage of total expenses than a newly formed nonprofit with no established contributor base.

    How efficient are an organization's fundraising efforts? How much does a nonprofit spend on overhead costs?

  • One easily calculated measure of a nonprofit's efficiency in fundraising is the ratio of fundraising expenses (Form 990, line 15) divided by public support (Form 990, line 1a). There are many opinions about the appropriate level of fundraising and factors such as size and type of organization that affect the ratio. Some economists argue that the ideal level of fundraising is reached when it costs one dollar to raise the last dollar of contributions. Other theories are more conservative. All nonprofit executives will agree, however, that it takes money to raise money.
    • Click here to see an NCCS summary of some of the current guidelines on fundraising and administrative ratios by industry.
  • For a more in depth look at how to calculate fundraising administrative costs, click here.

    Where can I find information about possible sources of funding for my organization?

  • The Foundation Center maintains a database of grantmaking organizations in the United States. The Chronicle of Philanthropy also lists grants in each of its issues. Regional associations of grantmakers often provide a listing of grants available within specific regions or states.
  • Use a web search engine to find the numerous additional websites that may be useful in locating funders.

    What percentage of an average public charity's total revenue comes from individuals? From grantmaking foundations? From corporations?

  • The major source of information on the financing of charities comes from the Form 990, but their funding are all combined on the direct and indirect "private contributions" lines. Thus, there is no way to separate these funding sources on the Form 990.
  • The American Association of Fund-Raising Counsel (AAFRC) publishes national estimates based on a number of sources each year in their Giving USA report. For 2000, Giving USA reported the following national totals:
    • Individuals: $152.07 billion (75.0%)
    • Foundations: $24.50 billion (12.0%)
    • Bequests: $16.02 billion (7.8%)
    • Corporations: $10.86 billion (5.3%)

    What percentage of an average public charity's total revenue comes from government?

  • Government support for charities is difficult to measure because it comes in different forms and is reported on the IRS Form 990 in several places. A grant to provide a service for the public, for example, is reported under "Government contributions (grants)" on Form 990, line 1c, while a contract to provide a service or good to the government itself is reported under "Program service revenue" on Form 990, line 2. Program service revenue is further divided into revenue from Medicare/Medicaid and from government fees and contracts, as well as other contracts.
  • In 1999, government grants only made up about 8 percent of revenue for all reporting charities (about $59 billion), but represented a higher proportion for human service, international, and public benefit organizations. This, of course, does not include the government money from Medicare and Medicaid, and the revenue from contracts for providing services directly to the government, which are reported under program service revenues. The 1999 Form 990 data show a total of almost $30 billion reported as received from government under program service revenue. The accuracy of reporting on support from government by charities is still improving as the practices and instructions for reporting are clarified.
  • A third source of government support for charities is more indirect, as individuals may receive grants or subsidies and then use them to pay fees for services and goods provided by nonprofits. This would include, for example, primary and secondary school vouchers or college scholarships. Further research is necessary to measure this source of government support for charities.
  • The US Census Bureau has a very useful website containing information on Federal grants going to nonprofits and state and local governments. Under the requirements of the Single Audit Act, any state, local government, or nonprofit that receives $300,000 or more per year in grants from the Federal Government must have an audit conducted, and the US Census Bureau serves as a clearinghouse for the data. The Census Bureau maintains the Federal Audit Clearinghouse and has a very user-friendly online system for accessing the data. (This information was provided by Gordon Green, VP for Research, INDEPENDENT SECTOR.) INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACCESSING THE FEDERAL AUDIT CLEARINGHOUSE 1. Go to the Census Bureau homepage at http://www.census.gov 2. Under the category Business, click on Government. 3. This is the Governments Division home page. Scroll to the bottom, and under the category Special Topics click on Federal Audit Clearinghouse. 4. You can click Single Audit Reference Information for background information about the clearinghouse, but click Access Single Audit Data to access the data directly. 5. You will see a disclaimer, but scroll to the bottom and click Retrieve Records. 6. Several options are available to search the clearinghouse, but I prefer number three, Advanced Entity Search. 7. Under Organizational Types, scroll to the bottom and click Non-Profit. 8. You can now enter whatever information you choose to find the nonprofit (auditee) or any other criteria desired.
  • Discussions of government support for charities are included in the New Nonprofit Almanac and Desk Reference published by Jossey-Bass in February 2002.
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    Nonprofit Employment and Wages Information

    Do you have information on nonprofit executive compensation?

  • SOURCE: PULSE Newsletter, Oct 2002, edited by Alliance for Nonprofit Management. More than 1,300 nonprofit organizations, reporting on over 51,000 employees in 125 benchmark jobs, participated in a recent study on compensation in nonprofit organizations. Abbott, Langer and Associates conducted the study, and a report of the results is available for purchase.

    Findings include: while the median income of nonprofit CEOs is $81,000, some of the highest- paid CEOs in nonprofit organizations make well over $600,000; median annual compensation of CEOs is highest in business-related trade associations ($122,697), health and welfare-related professional societies ($118,000), foundations ($95,050), educational organizations ($93,000), and performing arts organizations ($85,000); and, the median annual compensation of CEOs is lowest in chambers of commerce/ associations of commerce and industry ($41,750), advocacy/consumer organizations ($56,881), aging/senior citizen organizations ($57,183), housing/shelter organizations ($63,000), and development disabilities care-providing organizations ($72,508). In the report, compensation data are reported by region, state, and metropolitan area, and by each of certain variables in relation to type of organization (for example, number of employees in relation to operating budget). For information about purchasing the report, visit theAbbott, Langer and Associates website or call 708-672-4200.

    What do you know about employee turnover rates among nonprofit organizations?

  • According to the Council of Foundations, the average annual turnover rate for associations is 24%, but there appears to be wide variation among nonprofit subsectors. For example, employee turnover has become such a widespread problem in child welfare agencies that the Child Welfare League of America has formed national workgroups to address annual turnover rates often in the 100%-300% range.

    Where can I find salary information on nonprofit employees?

  • Charities report salary information on the Form 990 in several places. (Please see our data dictionaries for a description of variables contained here.)
    • Part II (Statement of Functional Expenses) lists total organizational expenditures on salaries, wages, and benefits and allocates them by program services, management and fundraising expenses.
    • Part V (Officers, Directors and Key Employees) lists titles and amounts of compensation. A key employee is any person having responsibilities or power similar to those of officers, directors or trustees. Department managers are not considered key employees.
    • Schedule A (Part I) lists the five highest paid employees that are paid more than $50,000 per year, other than officers, directors or trustees.
  • There are several other sources of information on nonprofit employee salaries.
    • GuideStar's report on compensation practices within the nonprofit sector.
    • Other surveys are available for sale. Some state nonprofit associations, such as the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, and industry associations collect salary statistics each year for their particular region or industry. Use a web search engine to locate the most recent information.

    Do you keep nonprofit employment statistics?

  • Yes. However, the Form 990 has only required the number of employees to be listed since 1997. Our NCCS/PRI National Nonprofit Research Database includes this variable, but no historical data are available from the Form 990 data.
  • Additional sources for this information include:

    Do you have statistics on nonprofit volunteers or volunteer hours? What is the worth of a volunteer hour?

  • Information regarding volunteer hours and volunteering information can be found in Independent Sector's biannual Giving and Volunteering survey report., as well as in New Nonprofit Almanac IN BRIEF and in the Nonprofit Almanac & Desk Reference, published by Jossey-Bass in February 2001.
  • Independent Sector offers the most well publicized estimation of the worth of a volunteer hour. However, researchers differ on how best to calculate the value of volunteer time.
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    Foundation Information

    Where can I find information on foundations?

  • NCCS creates a file from IRS data from Forms 990-PF that is available for research purposes. For a listing of variables available, click on the corresponding Data Dictionary.
  • To view the Form 990-PF for a specific foundation, click here or visit GuideStar.
  • Both The Foundation Center and the Council on Foundations are also important sources of information on foundations.

    Where can I find a list of private foundations ranked by size? What are the top ten private foundations in the United States by assets? By total giving?

  • The Foundation Center publishes a list of the largest private foundations by asset size and by total giving. Information on the largest foundations in each state is also available.

    Where can I find possible sources of funding for my nonprofit organization?

  • The Foundation Center maintains a database of grantmaking organizations in the United States. The Chronicle of Philanthropy also lists grants in each of its issues. Regional associations of grantmakers often provide a listing of grants available within specific regions or states.
  • Use a web search engine to find the numerous additional websites that may be useful in locating funders.
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    Charitable Giving

    Where can I find information concerning tax deductions for charitable contributions? Where can I find a breakdown by state?

  • The IRS website provides a publication entitled "Contributions You Can Deduct".
  • For information on individual states, check the webpage for the revenue department in the relevant state.

    Are nonprofit organizations required to report grant recipients?

  • If the recipient is a charitable organization, the foundation that makes the grant and the charity that receives it may both list the grant in their annual reports. The Chronicle of Philanthropy lists nonprofit recipients of grants from large foundations in each issue. Private foundations must provide a list of grant recipients in Part XV of the Form 990-PF. Scanned images of the forms can be viewed at GuideStar.
  • The Forms 990 filed by the charities also include the names of some recipients - both individuals and organizations - of grants. Line 22 in Part II lists recipients of grants, although the names of some individual grant recipients are confidential, (for example, those receiving college scholarships). Others, such as scientists who receive research grants, are listed in the attachment to Line 22. Specific assistance to individuals, including direct cash assistance to indigents and disaster victims is included in line 23, but only a schedule of the categories of assistance provided is required rather than the names of the individuals who receive this assistance. As of 2001, students who receive financial aid from private schools are no longer listed on Form 990 attachments.

    Where can I find information identifying current trends in charitable giving?

  • NCCS Profiles of Individual Charitable Contributions by State in 1999. Click for text, chart, or appendix.
  • Additional information can be found at the following websites:

    Where might I find information on a for-profit corporation's charitable giving?

  • Businesses are not required to divulge this information. However, if they do participate in charitable giving, they may be inclined to publicize this information. Such information may be found by visiting the corporation website or contacting the public relations department.
  • If a business contributes through a separately incorporated foundation, the foundation will file Form 990-PF. The scanned image will be available at GuideStar.
  • The American Association of Fund-Raising Counsel provides aggregate information regarding corporate giving on its website, while The Conference Board publishes estimates of this charitable giving.

    What statistics do you have available on individual giving? Where might I find a contributor demographic profile for a particular state?

  • NCCS has prepared Profiles of Individual Charitable Contributions in 1999 at the state level. Click for text, chart, or appendix.
  • Demographic profiles of contributors who itemize deductions on their annual tax returns are not available. National estimates of contribution levels of non-itemizers are available based on the Urban Institute Charitable Giving Model (The Charitable Giving Model estimates that non-itemizer giving is equal to about one-third of the total charitable giving reported on individual tax returns by taxpayers who itemize deductions) but there are no state, regional, or local estimates.
  • Additional information can be found at the following websites:

    Where might I find information on tax policies for corporate and individual giving?

  • The primary national document is the Internal Revenue Code. Interpretations of the Code are offered at various websites. For legal advice, consult your tax attorney or financial advisor.
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    Legal Questions

    How do I start a charity? What steps are necessary?

  • The IRS has a very helpful interactive questionnaire to help new nonprofit organizations apply for the correct form of tax-exempt status.
  • Additional IRS tax information on nonprofit organizations is available in IRS Publication 557 Tax-Exempt Status for your Organization and these easy-to-use links on the life cycle of nonprofits.
  • Additional websites that may be useful include:

    Why is the information on the Form 990s public?

  • Section 6104 of the Internal Revenue Code addresses the disclosure requirements for Forms 990 and other IRS forms. General Instruction M of the IRS Instructions for the Form 990 provides additional information. In the mid-1990s, legislative changes to the federal laws governing exempt organizations were made to encourage public disclosure of Forms 990 to promote accountability. For a summary of disclosure regulations click here.

    What if our organization would prefer not to have our Form 990 made available on the web?

  • GuideStar and NCCS have created a national database of information about charitable organizations in the United States to enhance access and accountability. Congress views such public inspection as a price to be paid in return for exempt status, and an aid to ensure that exempt organizations operate in accordance with the requirements of their particular category of tax-exempt status. According to a letter from the IRS, "public disclosure promotes accountability and discourages inappropriate activities, which, in turn, enhances voluntary compliance and assists � in the administration of the tax law." Although we cannot remove your organization from the website, you can choose to remove your organization's name from the list of organizations whose information can be licensed at other sites. Contact GuideStar directly to do so.
  • GuideStar and NCCS take the responsibility of bringing information to the public very seriously. Several million dollars are spent each year digitizing the information that appears on the Forms 990, including double-keying most entries, checking for spelling and math errors, and verifying that what is reported on the form is correctly entered in the database. We also safeguard the privacy of tax preparers and executive directors by blocking social security numbers and signatures that appear on the Forms 990.
  • As nonprofit organizations have grown to understand GuideStar and NCCS and our high standards, most now welcome the posting of the information and use GuideStar as a free way to publicize their charities. We regularly hear anecdotal stories about organizations that have received large, unsolicited donations because the donor found them at GuideStar. We encourage charities to become GuideStar participants by filling out the GuideStar Information Form.

    Does the posting of our Form 990 on your website satisfy our public disclosure requirements?

  • No. The public disclosure law requires that all tax-exempt organizations (except for private foundations, which have slightly different requirements) make available upon request their application form for tax exemption (Form 1023 or 1024), the IRS determination letter, and the three most recent information returns filed with the IRS (Form 990, 990-EZ, 990-BL, or Form 1065), along with schedules and attachments. An organization is not required, however, to disclose the parts of the return that identify names and addresses of contributors, nor is it required to disclose Form 990-T.
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    Data Request Information

    Are mailing lists of nonprofit organizations available?

  • For information regarding mailing lists, please call our data request line at (202) 261-5801 or send an email to [email protected].

    How do I obtain a list of nonprofit organizations in a particular area?

  • See FAQ on ordering extracts.

    Is it possible to look at the Form 990 for a specific nonprofit organization?

  • Yes, click here to search for scanned images of Forms 990. You will be able to find information on charities or private foundations, along with scanned images of Form 990.

    How can I obtain copies of the State Almanac and other Urban Institute publications?

  • Please call the Urban Institute Press at 1-877-847-7377 or visit our website.

    Can data requests be processed more quickly for an additional fee?

  • The standard time for filling data requests is 2-3 weeks. If you would like your data sent overnight once they have been compiled, please submit an express mail service account number (ex. FedEx, USPS Express, etc.) along with your data request form.

    How do I obtain a password that will allow me to download your files?

  • If a file is available for download, you can click on "Extract Data" under the database description on our database page. You will then be instructed to complete and submit the online form to request a username and password. Currently, this feature is available for our NCCS Core files. Should fees apply you will be notified. It may take up to 3 business days to receive your password.

    If payment for a data request is necessary, where do I send the check? May I use a credit card for payment instead?

  • Checks for data should be made out to The Urban Institute and sent to NCCS/Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy, The Urban Institute, 2100 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20037. We are not able to accept credit cards at this time.

    How do I request your data files?

  • To order data, please print and fill out our data request form. Please read the Data Guide, and the listing of databases for additional information prior to ordering.

    Where do I send my data request?

  • Please fax to 202-833-6231 or mail to NCCS/Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy, The Urban Institute, 2100 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20037.

    When ordering data, is it possible to specify particular parameters for extraction?

  • Yes. On the data request form, you can choose a geographical area, type or size of program, or other criteria. Should additional charges apply, we will notify you.

    Do you have information on nonprofit organizations located within the U.S. territories?

  • Yes, but it is limited. The information on charities located in U.S. territories that file the Form 990 is reported as a total on our State Profiles page. The information on charities located in specific territories (such as Puerto Rico) is only available in the data files. However, because of variations in laws and reporting requirements, these lists are typically not comprehensive.

    Do you have information regarding possible sponsors for nonprofit events?

  • No.

    Do you have a list of recommended charities?

  • No. NCCS provides data on charities but does not rate them. There are many sources of information on individual charities, including their own web sites and GuideStar. There are a number of groups that do rate charities, including the BBB Wise Giving Alliance, the American Institute of Philanthropy, the Minnesota Charities Review Council, and the Maryland Association of Nonprofit Organizations. Search the web for additional sources.
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    Data Files Questions

    Where can I find information on the variables included in NCCS datasets?

  • On our databases page, click on "Display the Data Dictionary" under the description for the corresponding database of interest.

    Which is the best variable to use to identify "type of organization?"

  • The best variable is the organization's National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities - Core Codes (NTEE-CC) classification. See the NTEE Summary and Manual for more information.

    Is there a way to extract the files by county?

  • The standard extraction variable for counties is FIPS (federal information processing standard) codes. FIPS codes are 5-digit numbers assigned to each county, with the first two digits unique to each state and three unique digits assigned to the county. Click here to find a list of FIPS codes. This site also provides population counts for each county.
  • Metropolitan statistical area (MSA), primary metropolitan statistical area (PMSA), and New England Consolidated Metropolitan Area (NECMA) variables are also included in NCCS datasets to allow various metropolitan groupings.

    How do I find public charities grouped by specific cities, counties, or states?

  • Information for states and counties is on NCCS State Profiles page. If data for specific cities are needed, please submit a data request.

    Is the ruling date of an organization the date on which the organization was founded?

  • No, the ruling date is the date the organization received its recognition of exemption from the IRS. The organization could have been in existence prior to the ruling date. Information on when an organization was founded or incorporated is not collected on the Form 990.
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    For questions not covered on this site, please contact us. An NCCS researcher will respond within forty-eight hours.

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