Nonprofits known as 527s can raise unlimited sums for political spending. ProPublica is releasing a new database that will allow journalists, researchers and others to more easily search these organizations’ finances.

• Civic data
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• Government transparency

"Joining the Dots with PEPs" makes available to the public information on public officials’ Financial Declarations, government procurement and contracting, and contracts and tenders of companies in the extractive sector, with the aim of identifying possible conflicts of interest, corruption or misuse of public office.

• Civic data
• Watchdogging and transparency
• Government transparency

Spotlighting Illegal Transfers to Curb Corruption

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• Social and financial connections

Investigative Dashboard makes public documents (such as financial or property records) searchable and more useful for journalists investigating money laundering or corruption.

• The Tech
• Media
• Advocacy tech

LittleSis is a free database of who-knows-who at the heights of business and government.

• Watchdogging and transparency
• Narrative tech
• Social and financial connections

Keeping our eyes on members of Nigeria's National Assembly!

• The Tech
• Engagement tech
• Participatory democracy

Nonprofit transparency-focused media outlet

• Access to Information Community of Practice

• Media
• Watchdogging and transparency
• Freedom of Information

Connecting coronavirus relief and aid orgs with support

• Pro bono and volunteer
• Nonprofit tech
• Help out