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What is Ecosystems Research all about?

The most powerful research tool ever built for the social impact sector

Ecosystems Research offers unprecedented visibility into any nonprofit sector in the US. See who’s involved, how funders or nonprofits compare, emerging funding trends, and more

The questions Ecosystems Research will help answer:

The questions Ecosystems Research will help answer:

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Who funds the same nonprofits as me?

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Where are the funding gaps in my sector?

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What new nonprofits could I support?

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How do I compare to my peers?

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Who funds organizations like mine?

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Which funders should I prioritize as a prospect?

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I think that the thing that has impressed me the most over my time with Impala has been how those dots are connected...Impala is on a whole other level - it's already helped us better understand our funding ecosystem

Hope Leone

Grants and Partnerships ManagerMultifaith Alliance

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Ecosystems Research Main Features

Map and analyze any philanthropic landscape

Flexibly define your specific ecosystems

  • By cause, region, keywords
  • By specific groups of nonprofits or funders
  • Filter by organizations' sizes and attributes
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See who funds what, how much, and with whom

  • Every foundation that gave money to the ecosystem
  • How much they gave to the ecosystem, and all their grants
  • How their funding overlapped with other foundations
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See every active nonprofit, and how they compare

  • Benchmark nonprofits across 20+ datapoints (financials, funders, etc.)
  • See how nonprofits grow/shrink across time
  • See top trends about nonprofits activity (staffing, revenue/expenses, etc.
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Reveal trends to inform your strategy

  • Spot funding dips, boom-bust cycles, and rural-urban divides
  • A geographic map showing all organizations active within an ecosystem
  • Uncover trends of revenue growth, funding disparities and staffing changes
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Save and share PDF/CSV reports

  • Export data to CSV spreadsheets for external analysis
  • Board-ready PDF report for planning decks and comms
  • Save sand share Ecosystems with team members
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How Ecosystems Research Works

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Define an ecosystem

Pick a cause, region, keywords, organization type or size, or any group of specific organizations. Customization is flexible and tied to your needs.

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Analyze from a bird's-eye view

See ecosystem size, nonprofit sustainability, staffing, and institutional philanthropy at a glance, with year-over-year direction so trends are obvious.

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Drill into the details that matter

See every foundation and nonprofit active in the ecosystem. How they compare, give grants, work together, and how it's all changing across time.

4

Report/export actionable insights

Export the data into workable CSV spreadsheets or designed and branded PDF reports you can share externally.

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Explore a live ecosystem

We'll build a sample ecosystem you care about so you can see it for yourself. Analyze the funders, nonprofits and grants that make up your philanthropic landscape.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Impala is a pioneering software platform dedicated to democratizing social impact data.

Still have questions?

We're here to help you!

What data sources do you use?

We aggregate data from verified nonprofit registries, government databases, and direct organizational partnerships. Our sources are updated regularly to ensure maximum accuracy and relevance.

How fresh is the data?

Our platform refreshes data continuously, with most sources updated weekly. Critical information like funding status and organizational changes are processed within 24 hours of detection.

What's the difference between free and premium?

Free accounts provide basic organizational profiles and limited search capabilities. Premium unlocks full research tools, deep analytics, and comprehensive export features for serious impact professionals.

Can I export research?

Premium users can generate professional PDF reports, export data in multiple formats, and create custom research packages with our advanced export tools.

How do you protect privacy?

We follow strict data governance protocols, anonymizing sensitive information and complying with international data protection regulations. Your research remains confidential and secure.

How can I learn more about the platform?

We'd love to show you more!
Please contact us at support@impala.digital with your questions and we'll take it from there