Our Vision
The IRS regularly releases nonprofit tax data, but its complex structure makes it difficult for most users to work with. The 990 Data Infrastructure Project, led by GivingTuesday, is a collaborative initiative that aims to solve this problem. We provide the public with centralized access to comprehensive 990 datasets and tools. Our goal is to enhance transparency in the nonprofit sector by making the 990 dataset more accessible and user-friendly, thereby equipping users with the core infrastructure and resources to support data-driven research within the sector.
What does this really mean?
Since 2023, our infrastructure has programmatically collected and processed nonprofit tax filings from the IRS, making raw 990 data easily accessible through our 990 Data Lake—a one-stop resource for researchers, social sector practitioners, and developers. Our project also provides tools to better navigate the complexity of the 990 dataset, including mapping and parsing assets, specialized research datasets tailored to users’ needs, and API access.
You can access the following assets in the sections below:
990 Datasets
This section offers user access to different layers of 990 data based on common user needs.
Curated Data Marts
Download tailored research ready extracts of the full 990, 990PF and 990EZ datasets directly via your browser.
990 Data Lake
Explore raw 990 data through the Data Lake. The data can be accessed through AWS or command line.
API
Query the 990 dataset using our MVP API based on any nonprofit ID (EIN) code.
Tools & Assets
GivingTuesday is dedicated to providing the sector with useful tools and resources to advance their research. Follow the link below to explore our current tools and to propose new tools you would like to see here.
The 990 Tool and Asset Repository houses vital tools for navigating the 990 dataset, which can be used to extract valuable insights, promoting transparency in the sector.
Project Roadmap
The 990 Data Infrastructure Project is continently evolving to include a wide range of use cases and products.
The current version of the project is one of multiple stages of this initiative that includes online tools, precut data sets, and API access. To increase utility of this infrastructure for our users, we welcome users to the feedback form to log any issues and desired features that can benefit the nonprofit community.
Release of Precut Data Marts and MVP API
Release of Private Foundation Data Marts
Nonprofit Meta Data Tables
Release of Additional Tools & Assets
Additional Data Marts & API Endpoints
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Our Partners
Who We Are
GivingTuesday is a Movement that Unleashes the Power of Radical Generosity Around the World.
GivingTuesday reimagines a world built upon shared humanity and generosity.
Our global network collaborates year-round to inspire generosity around the world, with a common mission to build a world where generosity is part of everyday life.
The GivingTuesday Data Commons is a global network that enables data collaboration across the social sector. With more than 180 data partners and 2,000 collaborators, the Data Commons convenes specialist working groups, conducts collaborative research into giving behaviors, reveals trends in generosity and donations, and shares findings among its global community.