Commission research

Tell us the decision. We will scope the research.

Use this for deeper human-reviewed work on one organization, a comparison across organizations, or a coverage request. The standard automated No Halo report is free during beta. Human-reviewed research is priced by depth and complexity.

Current pricing

Pay for diligence, not a favorable answer.

Every paid engagement is scoped around the giving decision. Fees never depend on what the research finds.

Public reportFree

Automated No Halo research report during beta.

Human-reviewed deep review$750–$2,000

For a relatively straightforward charity where the public record can be reviewed without an unusually complex entity structure or investigation.

Complex forensic reviewFrom $2,500

For deeper work involving complex relationships, multiple entities, extensive reconciliation, regulatory or legal research, or significant written follow-up.

Comparative research$2,500–$7,500+

Compare several charities around a defined donor objective and explain the evidence behind the strongest fits.

Institutional monitoring is planned as a recurring product. Pricing will be published when that service is ready. Final project pricing can vary with scope, source availability, number of organizations, and turnaround requirements.

Human-reviewed deep review$750–$2,000 for a relatively straightforward charity. Deeper or more complex forensic work starts at $2,500. Final scope depends on the organization and decision.Comparative research$2,500–$7,500+ to compare several organizations around a specific cause or donor objective. Final scope depends on the number and complexity of organizations.Coverage requestAsk No Halo to prioritize an organization or source gap in the public research queue. No fee.

Organization name, EIN or cause What decision does this inform?Optional, but useful. Gift size, donor objective, organizations already under consideration, and timing help define the right depth.

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Commissioning research does not buy a conclusion. An organization can submit evidence and answer questions, but cannot pay for a favorable assessment, suppress a finding, or purchase placement. Factual corrections to a published file use the corrections and right-of-reply process.

Depending on scope and availability

A forensic review can examine

Form 990 filings and schedules across multiple years
Available audited statements and Federal Single Audits
Executive and key-employee compensation
Related organizations, subsidiaries and affiliates
Interested-person transactions, loans and leases
Professional fundraisers and major contractors
Government grants and compliance findings
Relevant public litigation and regulatory records
Public impact claims and independent evidence
Material discrepancies across comparable sources
What another donated dollar is likely to fund
Written questions and supporting responses where warranted
Evidence that supports the organization as well as evidence that raises questions

What you receive

A decision-focused, sourced deliverable that states what was established, what could not be established, and why each conclusion matters. Professional capabilities.

Independence

Fees never depend on the outcome. Read the policy.