The New Jersey State Library now provides free on-site access to GuideStar Pro, connecting you with the nonprofit information you need.
What is GuideStar Pro?
Candid’s GuideStar Pro is a directory of over 1.8 million IRS-recognized tax-exempt organizations, and thousands of faith-based nonprofits. Its search features allow users to find information for nonprofits based on geography, subject, population served, IRS subsection, and financial capacity.
Use GuideStar to:
- Locate nonprofits where you can volunteer or work.
- Evaluate a charity before you donate to them.
- Find organizations to partner or collaborate with.
- Better understand the social sector in your community.
- Increase the visibility and transparency of your nonprofit.
GuideStar User Guide (PDF)
Where does the data come from?
Information found in GuideStar’s nonprofit profiles initially comes from the IRS’s Business Master File and Forms 990/990EZ/990PF. Nonprofit’s can then claim their profile to provide updated or additional data. Nonprofits earn seals of transparency from Candid based on the level of information they include on their profile.
How can you access GuideStar?
You can access GuideStar Pro for free at the New Jersey State Library using our public computers. Unable to visit us in Trenton, NJ? There are over 400 Candid community locations nationwide that also provide access.
A limited version of GuideStar is also available remotely when you create a free account with Candid. However, GuideStar’s free version limits the number of searches you can perform and unique profiles you can view each month. A subscription version, like Pro, is needed to access all search criteria and view all sections of a nonprofit’s profile.
