Charity Search

API

Free API for searching verified non-profit charity data

Overview

The Charity Search API offers access to detailed non-profit information including EIN numbers, mission statements, financial metrics, location details, and cause categories. Key endpoints support searching by charity name, EIN, city/state, or cause. Responses are in JSON format for seamless integration. Use cases include donor apps to find local charities, corporate CSR tools to vet partners, academic research platforms for non-profit analysis, and fundraising portals connecting users with verified organizations.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('http://charityapi.orghunter.com/')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful API
JSON response format
Multiple search criteria (name, EIN, location)
Verified non-profit data
Cause-based filtering

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Charity Search API free to use?

Yes, the basic tier of the Charity Search API is free for public use, with optional paid plans available for higher rate limits and advanced data features.

? Does it require an API Key?

Basic usage may not require an API key, but registered users can obtain a key to unlock extended request quotas and additional data points.

? What is the response format?

All API responses are returned in JSON format, which is widely supported and easy to parse for integration into web or mobile applications.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Business

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Easy to integrate
⊕ Comprehensive charity datasets
⊕ Useful for CSR and donor tools
⊕ No initial cost for basic access

Cons

⊖ Rate limits on free tier
⊖ Limited advanced financial data
⊖ No official SLA for uptime