Who is GuideStar?
GuideStar is a public charity located in Williamsburg, Virginia. Founded in 1994, GuideStar provides a database of over 1,000,000 501(c)3 U.S. nonprofit organizations recognized by the IRS. This database provides individuals with comprehensive information (such as mission statements, cost structure, annual donations, etc.) on charities that match the donor’s interests. All public charities listed in the GuideStar database are recognized by the IRS as eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.