Introduction:
In today’s digital donation and nonprofit tech space, trust is everything. Whether you’re donating, partnering, or running compliance checks, confirming that a nonprofit is real, active, and compliant is critical.
Manual verification is slow, outdated, and risky. Enter: Pactman’s Nonprofit Check Plus API — a modern verification tool that’s fast, secure, and built for trust.
What is Nonprofit Check Plus API?
The Nonprofit Check Plus API is a real-time EIN verification service that pulls data from four official U.S. government sources to validate nonprofit legitimacy:
- ✅ IRS
- ✅ OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control)
- ✅ BMF (Business Master File)
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✅ PUB 78
It returns a JSON response within milliseconds, helping donation platforms, donor-advised funds (DAFs), and compliance tools reduce fraud and stay compliant.
Key Features:
🔄 Real-time EIN verification
📡 Uses authoritative government sources
📦 Supports bulk & single EIN lookups
🔐 Secured with SSL and API key authentication
🧩 Developer-first design (JSON format)
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📚 Well-documented API
Real-World Use Case:
Imagine you're managing a platform like GoFundMe or JustGiving. Hundreds of nonprofit applications flood in every week. Manually verifying each EIN wastes hours.
By integrating Pactman’s API, you automate EIN validation and instantly detect red flags.
Pricing Plans (As of June 2025)
Plan Price Requests Credit Card Required Free $0/mo 200/month ❌ No Pro $99/mo 3,000/month ✅ Yes
➡️ View Pricing
API Sample Request and Response:
Example cURL Request:
curl -X GET "https://entities.pactman.org/api/entities/nonprofitcheck/v1/us/ein/123456789" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
JSON Response Example:
json
{
"code": 200,
"message": "OK",
"errors": null,
"data": {
"pactman_org_url": "https://pactman.org/profile/nonprofit/marasco-charitable-tr-qJ9H6gKoac",
"organization_info_last_modified": "5/02/2025 1:01:39 AM",
"ein": "123456789",
"organization_name": "MARASCO CHARITABLE TR",
"organization_name_aka": null,
"address_line1": "71 FLINTSTONE RD",
"address_line2": null,
"city": "NARRAGANSETT",
"state": "RI",
"state_name": "Rhode Island",
"zip": "02882-4317",
"filing_req_code": "00",
"pub78_church_message": null,
"pub78_organization_name": "Marasco Charitable Tr",
"pub78_ein": "123456789",
"pub78_verified": true,
"pub78_city": "Narragansett",
"pub78_state": "RI",
"pub78_indicator": "0",
"organization_types": [
{
"organization_type": "Deductions for donations to private non-operating foundations are generally limited to 50 percent of adjusted gross income (AGI). This limit increases to 60% of AGI for cash donations. For Non-Cash assets held for more than one year, the limit is 30% of AGI.",
"deductibility_limitation": "50%",
"deductibility_status_description": "PF"
}
],
"most_recent_pub78": "3/10/2025 12:00:00 AM",
"bmf_church_message": null,
"bmf_organization_name": "MARASCO CHARITABLE TR",
"bmf_ein": "123456789",
"bmf_status": true,
"most_recent_bmf": "3/10/2025 12:00:00 AM",
"bmf_subsection": "03",
"subsection_description": "501(c)(3) Public Charity",
"foundation_code": "04",
"foundation_code_description": null,
"ruling_month": "06",
"ruling_year": "2024",
"group_exemption": "0000",
"exempt_status_code": "01",
"ofac_status": "This organization was NOT included in the Office of Foreign Assets Control Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list.",
"revocation_code": null,
"revocation_date": null,
"reinstatement_date": null,
"irs_bmf_pub78_conflict": false,
"foundation_509a_status": "N/A",
"report_date": "6/10/2025 3:43:19 PM",
"foundation_type_code": "pf",
"foundation_type_description": "Private non-operating foundation (section 509(a))"
},
"took": 6,
"nonprofit_check_count": 1
}
Pros and Light Cons:
✅ Pros
- Uses official, trustworthy data
- Developer-friendly with JSON output
- Free plan with no credit card barrier
- Bulk EIN checks supported
⚠️ Cons
- 🇺🇸 U.S.-only coverage
- No visual dashboard (API-first only)
How It Compares to Alternatives
| Tool | Data Sources | Free Plan | Dashboard | Bulk Lookup | Global Support |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pactman API | IRS, OFAC, BMF, PUB78 | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | ❌ U.S. Only |
| Guidestar API | IRS + Guidestar | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ❌ U.S. Only |
| Candid API | IRS + Candid DB | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | ❌ Limited | ❌ U.S. Only |
➡️ Pactman offers the best developer-first experience, ideal for backend automation and integrations.
Who Should Use It?
- Nonprofit donation platforms
- Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)
- Compliance & verification services
- Crowdfunding websites
- Government grant portals
Author’s Verdict:
As someone working closely with nonprofit tech and fundraising compliance, I’ve seen firsthand how verification bottlenecks stall growth. The Nonprofit Check Plus API is not just another SaaS — it’s a peace-of-mind layer for trust-based platforms.
Its no-nonsense pricing, fast setup, and official data make it a top pick for any dev team that needs accurate nonprofit vetting. Start with the free plan and scale as needed.
Call to Action:
Want to verify nonprofits securely, accurately, and instantly?
Try it today — no credit card needed.
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Top comments (5)
"Pactman’s Nonprofit Check Plus API is a robust solution for verifying nonprofit legitimacy. I appreciate the developer-first design, JSON output, and authoritative government sources. The real-time EIN verification and bulk lookup features will streamline our workflow, and the pricing plans are reasonable. A solid choice for U.S.-based nonprofit verification needs."
The pricing plans are reasonable, and the free plan with 200 requests per month is a great starting point for small projects or testing. The Pro plan's 3,000 requests per month should suffice for most use cases.
As a developer, I would love to see more features like global support and a visual dashboard in the future. Nonetheless, the Nonprofit Check Plus API is a solid choice for U.S.-based nonprofit verification needs.
No more manual checks! This API does it all quickly☺️
I appreciate the developer-first design and JSON output. The API documentation and sample requests make it easy to integrate into our existing systems.