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title: I want to understand what impact nonprofits are having in their communities. Where should I start?
description: "Compass Explorer: Search nonprofit outcomes by issue area, geographic region, funding levels, and people served to find in-depth impact data."
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# I want to understand what impact nonprofits are having in their communities. Where should I start?

## Compass Explorer is the starting point for understanding nonprofit impact. It lets you search and filter by issue area, location, funding, people served, and other metrics to find detailed impact data.

Use [Compass Explorer](https://gg.givingcompass.org/compass-explorer) for comprehensive details about nonprofit impact. You can search for outcomes by issue area, geographic region, funds distributed, people served, and more to find the in-depth impact data you need.

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