
Our next-gen data platform
Our expertise is unmatched, our data sets us apart
Our next-gen data platform is purpose-built to deliver deep, actionable insights into the nonprofit and philanthropic landscape. It combines a mix of first-party data from Pharos Intelligence-sponsored surveys, qualitative insights from interviews and focus groups with foundation and nonprofit leaders, as well as third-party data sources to paint a holistic picture of the US Social Sector.
Drawing from millions of IRS Form 990s, foundation grant records, sector-specific financial indicators, and other public data sources, our platform enables advanced analysis of nonprofit health, funder behavior, and ecosystem dynamics. We use this data to power everything from benchmarking and due diligence to market segmentation, revenue modeling, and funding strategy.
Designed for decision-makers who need more than surface-level information, our platform transforms raw data into strategic intelligence that nonprofit and foundation leaders can trust to guide action and scale impact.
What nonprofit leaders can do with Pharos Intelligence
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Executive Director/ CEO
Quickly assess how your organization stacks up against peers in financial health, revenue diversity, and staffing. Use these insights to strengthen board reporting, guide strategic planning, and communicate impact to funders.
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CFO/ Director of Finance
Benchmark your organization’s financial ratios, overhead rates, and cash reserves against similar nonprofits. Leverage this data to inform budget decisions, manage risk, and justify funding needs.
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Development Director/ VP of Advancement
Identify top funding prospects by analyzing giving trends, grant sizes, and issue-area focus. Use real-time intelligence to refine cultivation strategies and craft more competitive proposals.
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Program Director/ Operations Leader
Explore which organizations are receiving funding in your issue area and where gaps exist. Use this insight to align your programs with funder priorities and emerging needs in the field.
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Board Member or Governance Leader
Access high-level organizational benchmarks and sector trends to support strategic oversight. Use data to inform board discussions, risk assessments, financial analysis, and long-term planning.
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Grant Writers
Pinpoint funders who support similar organizations, causes, or geographies — and analyze their past giving behavior to tailor proposals. Use data-driven insights to strengthen your case for support and improve win rates.
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Marketing and Communications Director
Leverage sector benchmarks and funding trends to craft compelling narratives that resonate with funders, stakeholders, and the public. Use real data to elevate your organization’s visibility, credibility, and story of impact.
What foundation leaders do with Pharos Intelligence
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Foundation CEO or President
Gain a bird’s-eye view of the philanthropic landscape to inform leadership decisions. Use data to identify systemic opportunities, align stakeholders, and demonstrate strategic foresight.
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Chief Investment Officer/ Endowment Manager
Evaluate sector trends and ecosystem-level dynamics to understand where your foundation can move the needle. Use insights to guide investments, partnerships, and multi-year initiatives.
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Director of Strategy or Planning
Map your foundation’s priorities against real-time data on giving trends, nonprofit needs, and geographic reach. Use this intelligence to guide resource allocation and long-term positioning.
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Director of Evaluation & Learning
Track the financial health and performance of grantees over time. Use this data to assess portfolio risk, monitor systemic change, and inform adaptive learning efforts.
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Program Officer/ Grantmaker
Understand where your funding fits within the broader ecosystem and uncover underfunded areas or overlooked partners. Use data to shape strategy and ensure equitable grantmaking.
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Grants Manager
Streamline due diligence by accessing detailed financial and operational data on prospective and current grantees. Use consistent, comparable metrics to support funding decisions, compliance, and reporting.
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Board Member or Trustee
Gain a high-level understanding of where the foundation’s dollars are going and how they align with sector needs. Use data to ask sharper questions, assess strategic alignment, and guide fiduciary oversight.
Who else can leverage Pharos Intelligence insights?
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Donor Advised Funds (DAF)
Assess the health, impact, and financial sustainability of potential grantees before recommending distributions. Use data to guide donor conversations, inform giving strategies, and ensure funds are directed to high-performing organizations.
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Impact Investment Advisors (Philanthropic Advisors/ Family Office Consultants)
Evaluate nonprofits and social enterprises through both mission alignment and financial lens. Use our data to design holistic giving and investment strategies that maximize both impact and returns across portfolios.
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Social Investors
Identify financially resilient, mission-aligned organizations for investment or support. Leverage performance and trend data to evaluate risk, track outcomes, and align capital with measurable social good.
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Academic Researchers
Access structured, validated data on nonprofit finance, funder behavior, and sector-wide trends. Use these insights to fuel evidence-based research, policy recommendations, and longitudinal studies on social sector change.
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Journalists
Uncover storylines hidden in data — from funding inequities to emerging issue areas. Use Foundation Intelligence insights to bring greater accuracy, depth, and context to your reporting on the nonprofit and philanthropic landscape.
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Government Agencies
Gain visibility into nonprofit networks, service capacity, and funding flows in specific regions or policy areas. Use our data to inform partnerships, assess gaps, and align public investments with community needs.
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Individual Donors
Make smarter, more confident giving decisions by comparing nonprofits on mission, impact, and financial stability. Understand where your donation can go the furthest and align with your personal values.