OnboardingHow-to guide
Claim an existing nonprofit
Claim a nonprofit already in the IRS registry only if you represent it. Every claim is recorded.
Organization claim Verified Oct 6, 2026
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Nonprofit admin 3 min 10 steps
Before you start: A Nonprofit account (#1, choose Nonprofit), your mission statement, address and logo
Step 1 of 10
1. Choose your dashboard
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After signing in, choose Go to my dashboard to open the nonprofit workspace.
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Done when: Your workspace opens with “Organization profile complete” and a setup checklist. Events, programs and contacts are available straight away.
Claim an existing nonprofit
Overview
Claim a nonprofit already in the IRS registry only if you represent it. Every claim is recorded.
Where to find it
Open the nonprofit workspace after you sign up as a Nonprofit, then choose Claim an existing organization.
How it works
- Sign in with a Nonprofit account.
- On Home, choose Claim an existing organization.
- Read the notice and continue only if you represent the organization.
- Search by EIN or full legal name.
- If it is not listed, register it manually instead.
If something does not look right
- Confirm the signed-in profile and current workspace.
- Capture the page address and the exact message you see.
- Ask GoodAction Support if the control is still missing.