✅ Overview
Nonprofit Check Plus API is a real-time nonprofit verification service developed by Pactman. Designed primarily for compliance-focused platforms, large nonprofits, and donation processors, this API provides accurate and up-to-date verification of U.S. nonprofit organizations. It leverages data from multiple authoritative sources, including IRS, OFAC, BMF, and PUB78, making it a reliable tool for compliance, fraud prevention, and due diligence.
🔗 Product Page
📅 Launch Date: April 1, 2025
💰 Pricing: Freemium — Free tier with 200 requests/month; Pro plan at $99/month for 3,000 requests.
💡 Key Features
Real-Time Verification: Instantly verifies nonprofit status using IRS, BMF, PUB78, and OFAC lists.
Compliance-Oriented: Aims to support due diligence, reduce fraud, and streamline donations and grants.
Developer-Friendly: Offers a clear, JSON-based API with good documentation and sample requests.
Scalable Integration: Supports both single EIN queries and bulk processing of multiple nonprofits.
🔐 Authentication & Integration
Auth Model: API key in header.
Request Formats:
Single EIN: Passed as a URL parameter (integer).
Bulk EINs: Submitted via JSON payload to the NonprofitCheckBulk endpoint.
Response Format: JSON
🎯 Ideal Use Cases
Donation & Grant Platforms: Validate recipients in real time.
DAFs (Donor-Advised Funds): Perform automatic compliance checks before disbursement.
Marketplaces & Portals: List only verified charities.
Financial Institutions: Include in fraud detection pipelines.
🏷️ Categories
Nonprofit & Charity Tools
Data Validation
Compliance & Fraud Detection
Government & Financial Services
Big Data APIs
📞 Support & Accessibility
Support Channels: Email, phone, and online documentation.
Training Options: In-depth API docs with a “Try It Out” interface for testing requests.
Free Plan: No credit card required — an excellent way to test the waters.
📦 Sample Usage
For developers or reviewers who want to experiment with the API, the documentation provides sample JSONs and a live demo interface:
Navigate to: API Docs
Go to NonprofitCheck → Click Try It Out → Input EIN → Click Execute
🧾 Summary
Nonprofit Check Plus API is a well-structured, purpose-built API for nonprofit verification, backed by trusted data sources. Its freemium model, ease of integration, and clear focus on compliance and fraud prevention make it a strong choice for platforms dealing with charitable donations or grant distributions.
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