About Us

Philanthropy.org is becoming the voice of the philanthropic sector — and we intend to be heard.

Philanthropy plays a vital, yet often overlooked, role in our society. The act of giving — time, money, or expertise — creates positive change and meets needs that governments, businesses, and other institutions miss. That work deserves a megaphone, and too often it hasn’t had one. We are building it.

Respected practitioners, scholars, attorneys, and nonprofit leaders are already contributing their names and judgment here — and the more voices that join, the stronger the conversation becomes.

We welcome diverse viewpoints, but every contribution is held to the same editorial standards: accuracy, transparency, and respect for evidence.

If you are a nonprofit professional, consultant, estate attorney, or marketing professional, we want to collaborate with you. Make your voice heard — contact us at 800-490-7090 to learn more.

Our Mission

Our mission is to make the philanthropic sector visible — its work, its numbers, and its people — and to give it a single, trusted place to be understood and heard.

That vision is already becoming reality through our publication, educational resources, a growing network of contributors.

The word “philanthropy” derives from the Greek philos (loving) and anthropos (humankind). It first appears in the writings of the playwright Aeschylus in the 5th century BCE.

The Intelligence Behind the Voice

A voice is only as credible as what stands behind it. Behind ours is one of the most complete publicly available records of the nonprofit sector anywhere: financial profiles for roughly 2.2 million tax-exempt organizations, drawn directly from IRS filings and made freely available where others charge for access.

Where much of the sector’s financial data sits behind paywalls, we chose to keep it open. Transparency should not be a premium product. That choice is what turns Philanthropy.org from a publication into infrastructure: a place where a funder, a fundraiser, a journalist, or a board member can understand any organization in the country — with credentialed analysis from practitioners in law, accounting, and philanthropy sitting alongside the numbers.

Why This Platform Matters

Philanthropy deserves a trusted digital home. We believe Philanthropy.org is uniquely positioned to become that center of gravity — a rare digital asset that brings education, research, practitioners, nonprofits, and donors together under one trusted identity.

We have stewarded it since 1998. In a sector where most digital efforts come and go, that longevity has made Philanthropy.org a stable, trusted presence for more than a quarter century — long-term infrastructure for the leaders and institutions shaping the future of generosity.

We hold this role as stewards, not owners of the sector’s voice. Our commitment is to durability, independence, and enduring relevance — and to the partnerships and collaborations that will carry it forward.

Meet our Team Members.