A Valuable Free Tool

Learn how to use Guidestar to better prepare for a nonclinical job search. 

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Guidestar reports the data submitted to the IRS for all nonprofit corporations in the U.S.

We use Guidestar to access the 990 reports and the size and location of the company.

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Limitations

There are three limitations to Guidestar when used for our purposes:

First, the companies covered in these reports do NOT include any private, for-profit companies.

Second, if the organization is part of a system, it will not be listed separately. Guidestar only lists the most highly compensated executives of the system.

Third, the FREE data are 18 to 24 months old. If you need the most current information, you can purchase a membership for about $200.00 per month.

How to Use Guidestar

Three circumstances in which Guidestar is helpful:

  1. Identifying nonprofits to volunteer for committees or boards to gain management and leadership skills.
  2. Discover the salaries of highly compensated executives.
  3. Prepare for interviews when applying for a job at a nonprofit (e.g., hospital or home health agency).

Learn the details in today’s podcast episode.

Summary

Many clinicians seek work at a nonprofit healthcare organization. The GuideStar reports are helpful in three ways in that situation. 

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