How much data does Candid have?
Candid data spans both organizational and transactions areas. We are always collecting more data from many sources including the IRS, third-party partners, and contributors like nonprofits and foundations. This page is intended to give you an idea of the types of data Candid offers and metrics around its breadth and depth. If you don't see what you're looking for, please leave us thumbs up or down at the bottom of the page.
Data Types
We have two main types of data that we collect today:
- Organizational Data
- Transactional Data
You can learn more about our data sources here.
Organizational Data Coverage
How many organizations at large?
You can read about the sources of our data here.
What types of organizations are on Candid?
Our Philanthropy Classification System (PCS) categorizes the types of organizations in the sector. This table explains the number of organizations by PCS organization type.
Subject (Top 10)
| Description | PCS Code | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Education | SB000000 | 330,983 |
| Christianity | SP030000 | 218,378 |
| Human services | SS000000 | 202,386 |
| Protestantism | SP030100 | 147,452 |
| Foundations | SD020000 | 121,712 |
| Special population support | SS090000 | 97,295 |
| Religion | SP000000 | 89,586 |
| Business and industry | SN060000 | 87,577 |
| Community service | SN030400 | 84,107 |
| Health | SE000000 | 81,139 |
Population (Top 10)
| Description | PCS Code | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Children and youth | EA040000 | 2,356,615 |
| Students | PJ050100 | 92,863 |
| Adults | PA020000 | 57,791 |
| Low-income people | PG030200 | 49,810 |
| People with disabilities | PH010000 | 36,059 |
| Older adults | PA020300 | 34,186 |
| Ethnic and racial groups | PE000000 | 33,153 |
| Adolescents | PA010400 | 30,000 |
| Economically disadvantaged people | PG030000 | 29,899 |
| Children | PA010200 | 28,423 |
Where are Candid organizations located? (Top 5 countries)
| Country Name | Country Code | Count |
|---|---|---|
| United States | USA | 4,533,018 |
| United Kingdom | GBR | 112,146 |
| Canada | CAN | 102,047 |
| India | IND | 24,051 |
| Mexico | MEX | 13,942 |
How often does Candid receive new fiscal data about organizations?
- 1,571,219 Organizations have fiscal data available within the last five years
Updated 4 days ago