Frequently Asked Questions

What data are available?
Nonprofit Works provides access to data on nonprofit, for-profit, government, private economy, and total economy:

How will the data be output?
Once you have made your selections, the Data Explorer will output a table showing the chosen data points. Depending on the filter selections, the number of records returned could range from a few to thousands. For readability and usability purposes, the system will display the results on screen only if the number of records returned are not in thousands. For larger datasets, please click the "Download Results" button to download an Excel file.

Why are some years or fields not shown on the second page of the Data Explorer?
Only those years and/or fields for which data are available based on the filters applied on the first page of the Explorer will be visible in the filters on the second page of the Data Explorer. For more on what is available by year, please see the Methodology page.

How do the field codes work?
Field data are available by 2-, 3-, and 4-digit North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes. NAICS codes are hierarchical, with 2-digit “parent” fields including all data in "child" 3- and 4-digit sub-fields. NAICS 10 includes data in all fields and their sub-fields. As such, it is crucial when analyzing the data to avoid adding sub-field data to parent field data to obtain a total. For instance, NACIS 62 "Health Care and Social Assistance" already includes all employment, establishments, or wages in NAICS 624 "Social Assistance." Nonprofit Works uses the 2017 NAICS. For more about NAICS codes, please visit the NAICS website here.

Who do I contact if I have a question?
If you have any questions or encounter and issues with using the site, please contact Chelsea Newhouse.