501(c)(3) Lookup
Search 501(c)(3) organizations by name or EIN. Free, with no signup.
Last updated November 5, 2026
Search 501(c)(3) organizations
What the results show
Each result shows the organization’s name, EIN, city and IRS subsection, such as 501(c)(3). The data comes from ProPublica’s Nonprofit Explorer, which is built on IRS records. It can lag behind the IRS, so a recent change in status may not show yet.
Confirming a donation is deductible
Before relying on a result for a tax deduction, check the organization in the IRS’s Tax Exempt Organization Search. It shows whether the organization is eligible to receive deductible gifts and whether its exemption was revoked.
Questions
How do I look up a 501(c)(3)?
Search by the organization's name or nine-digit EIN above. Results are limited to organizations the IRS lists under subsection 501(c)(3).
Is a 501(c)(3) the same as a nonprofit?
No. 501(c)(3) is one kind of tax-exempt organization, mostly charities, schools and religious groups. Other nonprofits, such as social clubs or trade associations, fall under other subsections and generally cannot receive tax-deductible gifts.
Can I check whether a donation is tax deductible?
Use the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search, which is the authority on whether an organization can receive deductible gifts today and whether its exemption was revoked.
Why can't I find a church?
Churches are not required to apply for recognition or file Form 990, so many do not appear in IRS-based data even though they are tax-exempt.
How do I find a nonprofit's EIN?
Search its name here. The EIN is shown with each result. You can also ask the organization, or find it on its Form 990.
More nonprofit help
Starting a nonprofit? See how a nonprofit gets an EIN, which comes before the IRS exemption application. To find any nonprofit, not only 501(c)(3)s, use the nonprofit EIN lookup guide or our free EIN lookup.
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