Nonprofit Trust Scores
Browse 340,449 nonprofits scored on financial transparency, program spending, and executive compensation using real IRS 990 data.
Financial Transparency
Instant checklist: program spending ratio, revenue stability, filing recency. See where the money actually goes before you donate.
CEO Pay Context
See executive compensation relative to total expenses. Compare CEO pay across similar organizations in the same state.
Program Efficiency
Know what percentage of each dollar goes to actual programs vs overhead. Based on real IRS 990 filings — not self-reported claims.
Browse by City
2,510 cities · All States
New York, NY
6,469 nonprofits
Washington, DC
5,154 nonprofits
Chicago, IL
3,589 nonprofits
Los Angeles, CA
2,852 nonprofits
Brooklyn, NY
2,412 nonprofits
Houston, TX
2,279 nonprofits
San Francisco, CA
2,221 nonprofits
Philadelphia, PA
2,176 nonprofits
Denver, CO
1,817 nonprofits
Austin, TX
1,798 nonprofits
Atlanta, GA
1,747 nonprofits
Seattle, WA
1,747 nonprofits
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Nonprofit Sector at a Glance
340,449
Organizations scored
51
States covered
2,510
Cities with nonprofits
10+
Cause categories
How Trust Scores Work
We pull real IRS 990 filings
Every nonprofit that files with the IRS is included. No self-reported data — only verified tax returns.
We calculate 5 weighted factors
Program spending (40%), executive comp (20%), revenue stability (15%), filing recency (15%), and asset strength (10%).
You get a 0–100 trust score
Higher means more transparent, better program spending, and reasonable overhead. Compare organizations side by side.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a nonprofit trust score?
A trust score is a 0–100 rating based on IRS 990 financial data. It measures how well a nonprofit uses donations — factoring in program spending, executive pay, revenue health, and transparency.
Where does the data come from?
All data comes from IRS Form 990 filings, which are public documents that tax-exempt organizations must file annually. We do not use self-reported or unverified data.
How often is the data updated?
We update scores whenever new 990 filings become available from the IRS, typically within a few months of the filing deadline.
Is a high trust score a guarantee?
No. Trust scores reflect financial transparency and efficiency based on publicly available data. They don't measure program quality, impact, or management integrity. Always do additional research before donating.
What's a good program spending ratio?
Most charity watchdogs recommend at least 75% of expenses going to programs. Organizations spending 85%+ on programs score highest in our system.