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Candid Charges Nonprofits $1,199 for Compensation Data. We Made It Free.
Candid sells its Nonprofit Compensation Report for $1,199 per organization. GrantLedger built a free interactive alternative with more data, personalized percentiles, and board-ready compliance docs.
Jake Simon
·Apr 1
·6 min read
Candid Charges Nonprofits $1,199 for Compensation Data. We Made It Free.
Candid sells its Nonprofit Compensation Report for $1,199 per organization. GrantLedger built a free interactive alternative with more data, personalized percentiles, and board-ready compliance docs.
2026 Food Bank Funding Risk: Navigating the $3 Billion Revenue Cliff
Foundation giving to food banks has dropped 40% since COVID. GrantLedger analyzed 110,931 grants to reveal the stewardship gap, untapped capital, and the roadmap to resilience.
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How to Export Your Donor Data from Any Nonprofit CRM
Step-by-step walkthrough to export your donor list from 30+ nonprofit CRMs and giving platforms including Bloomerang, DonorPerfect, Salesforce NPSP, Givebutter, Classy, Donorbox, Kindful, EveryAction, Tithely, Planning Center, and more.
Jake Simon
May 6
Candid Charges Nonprofits $1,199 for Compensation Data. We Made It Free.
Candid sells its Nonprofit Compensation Report for $1,199 per organization. GrantLedger built a free interactive alternative with more data, personalized percentiles, and board-ready compliance docs.
Jake Simon
Apr 1
2026 Food Bank Funding Risk: Navigating the $3 Billion Revenue Cliff
Foundation giving to food banks has dropped 40% since COVID. GrantLedger analyzed 110,931 grants to reveal the stewardship gap, untapped capital, and the roadmap to resilience.
Nick Dusold
Mar 29
Best Candid Foundation Directory Alternatives in 2026 (After $3,499 Price Increase)
Candid raised prices to $3,499/year. Compare the best Foundation Directory Online alternatives: GrantLedger ($299/yr), Instrumentl, GrantStation, and free options.
Jake Simon
Jan 28
How to Read a Foundation's 990-PF (And What to Look For)
The 990-PF is the single best source of intel on any private foundation. Learn exactly what to look for and what it tells you about your chances of getting funded.
Jake Simon
Jan 11
How to Find Foundations That Fund First-Time Grantees
Most foundations give to the same organizations year after year. Here's how to identify the ones actually open to funding new nonprofits.
Jake Simon
Jan 10
How to Find Foundation Grants for Your Nonprofit (2026 Guide)
Learn the 3 most effective ways to find foundation grants for your nonprofit. From searching IRS 990 data to using affordable databases like GrantLedger.
Jake Simon
Jan 10
Foundation Grants vs. Government Grants: Which Should You Pursue?
Both have pros and cons. Here's a practical breakdown to help you decide where to focus your limited grant-seeking time.
Jake Simon
Jan 9
How to Research Grants When You Can't Afford Expensive Databases
You don't need a $1,500 subscription to find funders. Here are the tools and techniques that actually work for small nonprofits.
Jake Simon
Jan 8