NEW — Check nonprofit compliance with California AB488 regulation using additional Charity Check API endpoint. More info HERE

Build powerful philanthropy solutions

Use the world's most trusted and comprehensive philanthropy data for your app and websites

Request free trial Explore API docs

Available APIs

Taxonomy

Taxonomy GraphQL API

Use the power of Candid's Philanthropy Classification System (PCS) taxonomy.

See docs

Funding

Nonprofit Eligibility API

Verify a nonprofit's eligibility to receive donations through Apple Pay.

See docs

Nonprofit

Demographics API

Enable insightful, impactful, and equitable giving decisions with a dynamic snapshot of Demographics data.

See docs

Nonprofit

Essentials API

Boost your nonprofit search and access key nonprofit information.

See docs

Nonprofit

Premier API

Enhance your apps, records, or experience with the power of the GuideStar Nonprofit Profile including robust nonprofit financials, people, DEI, and IRS compliance validation.

See docs

Nonprofit

Charity Check API

Save time and ensure the nonprofits you support are IRS compliant.

See docs

Funding

Grants API

Leverage advanced search and filters to analyze the most comprehensive and accurate data on grants, funders, recipients, and funding activity.

See docs

News & Research

News API

Access the only API on the market delivering real-time social sector news, curated from over 65,000 sources.

See docs

Available Solutions

For grantmaking

Solve pressing challenges presented with grantmaking by powering your solution with a Candid API.

Learn more

For donations

Enable nonprofit eligibility screening to power donations through mobile payment providers.

Learn more