Comparison
Candid is the legacy standard. 990iQ is built for modern research workflows — faster, more affordable, and focused on actionable intelligence.
See how 990iQ compares to Candid/GuideStar on the features that drive results.
| Feature | 990iQ | Candid/GuideStar |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | $99/mo or $995/yr | $$$$ Tiered plans, enterprise pricing |
| Target List Builder | Upload, match, enrich, export | Limited — manual lookups |
| EIN Matching Engine | AI fuzzy matching with confidence scores | Not available |
| Grant-to-Grantmaker Search | Find funders by cause, geography, amount | Foundation Directory (separate product) |
| Press Release Intelligence | Coming soon — funding data before 990s | Not available |
| 990 Data Coverage | 2M+ orgs, 10+ years history | Comprehensive |
| Executive Compensation | Full officer/director details | Available (premium tiers) |
| Compensation Analytics | Interactive dashboards, peer comparisons, trend charts, percentile analysis | Not available |
| Peer Analysis | 11-section benchmark dashboard with health score, efficiency ratios, grant activity | Not available |
| Batch Processing | Upload lists, get bulk results | Limited or API-only |
| Custom Exports | Choose your columns, Excel/CSV | Pre-defined formats |
| Nonprofit Seals/Profiles | Research-focused, not verification | GuideStar Seals of Transparency |
| User Experience | Modern, fast, workflow-driven | Legacy interface |
Upload your prospect list and get matched, enriched data back — no manual lookups one org at a time.
Our AI engine matches organization names to EINs with confidence scores — even when names don't match exactly.
Full platform access at $99/month. No tiered feature gates, no enterprise-only pricing for the tools you need.
Modern interface, fast search, instant exports. No waiting for pages to load or navigating through legacy screens.
Candid/GuideStar is a great choice if you need GuideStar Seals of Transparency for donor verification, or if you're a nonprofit looking to build your own profile. For prospect research, due diligence, and grantmaking intelligence, 990iQ delivers faster results at a fraction of the cost.