Nonprofits: Selected Information Sources

The IRS Exempt Organization Business Master File Extract (EO BMF) includes cumulative information on exempt organizations. The data are extracted monthly and are available by state and region. The files are in comma separated value (CSV) format and can be opened by most computer applications including Excel.

Find information about an organization's tax-exempt status and filings. You can use the online search tool or download specific data sets.

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Charities Bureau, New York State Office of the Attorney General