Nonprofit E-File Data Should Be Open - Sunlight Foundation Blog

Nonprofit E-File Data Should Be Open - Sunlight Foundation Blog: Carl Malamud's been busy recently, playing an important role in opening the D.C. Code. But that's not all he's been up to. For years, Carl's efforts at Public.Resource.Org have helped to distribute the data provided to the IRS by nonprofits through Form 990. The data contained in this form is vital public information: it can help donors figure out who's running a nonprofit and how effectively. If you've ever used a site like Charity Navigator to research your giving decisions, you've used 990 data.