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Index Every US public charity, on the record

New nonprofits, September 2026

4,586 public charities approved by the IRS in September 2026, the latest month on the IRS file. The month may still fill in.

State by state

Where they were approved

Each state opens its own list for the month, by name and focus.

Month by month

Approvals nationwide, the last twelve months on the IRS file.

Oct 20256,826
Nov 20257,355
Dec 20257,832
Jan 20268,849
Feb 20267,813
Mar 202610,756
Apr 202611,845
May 20267,353
Jun 20269,765
Jul 20269,883
Aug 20267,742
Sep 20264,586

By focus, nationwide

Human services750
Education682
Recreation and sports547
Arts and culture404
Religion381
Youth development270
Community improvement191
Animals146
Health care142
Public benefit127
Mental health124
Philanthropy and grantmaking121
Housing115
Food and agriculture112
Environment85
Public safety62
Crime and legal56
Disease and disorders52
International48
Unclassified40
Employment38
Civil rights32
Science24
Medical research22
Mutual benefit9
Social science6

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Source. IRS public records, as of October 13, 2026. Financial figures are from the most recent return on file. Street addresses are not published here.

Scope. The Index covers the 501(c)(3) organizations the IRS classes as publicly supported charities, in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Churches, schools, hospitals and supporting organizations are classed separately and are not included.