Project 990 is creating a data platform that aggregates and analyzes millions of tax filings and grant records to provide insights into philanthropic giving in the U.S. This platform enables researchers, foundations, and nonprofit leaders to quantify the impact of institutional philanthropy and enhance decision-making in addressing social needs.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
The philanthropic sector lacks comprehensive data aggregation and analysis tools, hindering the ability of researchers, foundations, and nonprofit leaders to effectively assess the impact of giving. This absence of robust data infrastructure makes it difficult to quantify the effectiveness of institutional philanthropy and optimize resource allocation for addressing social needs.
Solution
Project 990 offers a data platform designed to aggregate and analyze millions of tax filings and grant records, providing actionable insights into philanthropic giving across the United States. The platform employs organizational theory and network analysis to examine the social, political, and economic impact of organizations. By integrating diverse datasets and applying advanced analytical techniques, the platform enables users to identify sector-wide trends, evaluate organizational effectiveness, and foster methodological innovations in the study of philanthropy. The platform aims to enhance decision-making by providing a clearer understanding of how resources are being deployed and their resulting impact on social outcomes.
Target Audience
The primary users are researchers, foundations, nonprofit leaders, and consultants seeking to quantify the impact of institutional philanthropy and improve decision-making in addressing social needs.
Features
- Aggregates and analyzes millions of tax filings (990 forms) and grant records.
- Employs organizational theory and network analysis to assess organizational impact.
- Identifies sector-wide trends in philanthropic giving.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of nonprofit organizations.
- Fosters methodological innovations in social sector research.