About GiveScope
Why Nonprofit Data Matters
The U.S. nonprofit sector is a $4.09 trillion economy — larger than Germany's GDP — yet most Americans have no easy way to see how these organizations spend their money. GiveScope makes IRS filing data for 1.93 million organizations freely searchable, helping donors, researchers, and journalists follow the money.
GiveScope is a platform providing financial intelligence for over 1.9 million tax-exempt organizations in the United States.
Our Mission
We believe that nonprofit financial data should be accessible to everyone — donors, researchers, journalists, and the public. The IRS publishes this data, but navigating raw filings is cumbersome. We transform it into a clean, searchable, and insightful resource.
Data Sources
Our data comes from publicly available IRS sources:
- IRS Business Master File (BMF) — The comprehensive registry of all tax-exempt organizations, updated monthly.
- Form 990 e-file data — Detailed financial filings submitted electronically by nonprofits, available through the IRS open data program.
- IRS Exempt Organizations data — Supplementary information about exempt status, ruling dates, and NTEE classifications.
Part of The Data Project
GiveScope is part of The Data Project, a family of data platforms making government data accessible and useful. Our sister sites cover Medicare, Medicaid, federal spending, lobbying, and more.
Open & Free
Basic access to GiveScope is free and always will be. Our Pro and API tiers help support ongoing development while keeping the core platform accessible to everyone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is GiveScope?
GiveScope is a platform providing financial intelligence for over 1.9 million U.S. tax-exempt organizations. It transforms raw IRS data into searchable profiles, analytics, and benchmarks.
Where does the data come from?
All data comes from publicly available IRS sources: the IRS Business Master File (BMF), Form 990 e-file data, and IRS Exempt Organizations data. We process and transform this raw data into clean, searchable profiles.
Is it free?
Yes, GiveScope is 100% free to use. There are no paywalls, subscriptions, or premium tiers. All nonprofit data, tools, and analysis articles are freely accessible.
How often is data updated?
The IRS Business Master File is updated monthly. Form 990 e-file data is incorporated as it becomes available through the IRS open data program. We process updates regularly to keep information current.
Who runs GiveScope?
GiveScope is part of The Data Project, a family of data platforms making government data accessible and useful. It is maintained by a dedicated team committed to nonprofit transparency.