Finding names of donors is often difficult because many donors prefer anonymity or privacy laws kick in. There is no comprehensive source of information that reveals who gives to a specific charity, because the IRS does not require most nonprofits to tell you where their donations come from. The exceptions are donors to private foundations and political organizations. This means that trying to learn who has donated to a particular nonprofit can be challenging. Some nonprofits might thank their donors, particularly major donors, in places like annual reports, newsletters, or their web sites. But these sources might not be comprehensive--a big donor, for example, could request anonymity--and they might not tell you how much a donor gave.

Amelia Kassel
Research Consultant (retired)
AIIP Member Emeritus

This guide will provide links to databases that will aid you in your research.  

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