Candid

Overview

Candid provides a searchable database and research tools for information about nonprofits and foundations, along with data solutions and analytics for the philanthropic sector [1]. The company was formed in 2019 when GuideStar and Foundation Center merged [4]. Candid's named products include Candid search, Candid APIs, custom datasets, Foundation Maps, the Nonprofit Compensation Report and Issue Lab [5]. According to the company, it covers 1.9 million nonprofits in the United States and its data powers a network of over 200 giving platforms, corporate giving programs, donor-advised funds, and more [6]. The company maintains a headquarters in New York City [2][8].

The company's own site places it in New York: Phone number (212-620-4230) is a NYC area code, and the page explicitly mentions 'our New York City office' as a rental space venue. [1]

Candid states: "Candid was formed in 2019 when GuideStar and Foundation Center merged." [4]

Candid's contact page refers to "our New York City office" and gives a main phone number of 212-620-4230, noting email to info@candid.org is the best way to reach the organisation. [8]

Business address: 32 Old Slip, New York, New York, 10005. [9]

Growth & traction

Candid says it covers 1.9 million nonprofits in the United States and that its data "powers a network of over 200 giving platforms, corporate giving programs, donor-advised funds, and more." [6]

Candid's homepage publishes 1.9 million searchable organizations, 3M annual grant transactions and $180B in annual grant dollars. [7]