The Marshall University Foundation is pleased to announce its Gold Seal of Transparency for 2025 with Candid, a nonprofit offering comprehensive data and insights about nonprofit organizations.
A gold seal signals a level of transparency and accountability about an organization and its operations. It is viewed by funders to verify an organization’s work and guide their giving decisions. According to research provided by Candid, nonprofits that earn a seal average 53 percent more in contributions.
“We are incredibly proud to have earned the Gold Seal of Transparency from Candid,” said Nico Karagosian, president and CEO of the Marshall University Foundation. “This recognition reflects our commitment to transparency, accountability and responsible stewardship of the resources entrusted to us. It demonstrates our dedication to how we support our students, faculty and community. We are grateful for the trust placed in us.”
Candid was formed in 2019 when GuideStar and Foundation Center merged with both now operating under the Candid umbrella. GuideStar offers data with profiles on nonprofits, financials and performance metrics while Foundation Center focuses on providing information to grantmaking organizations, funding opportunities, and tools for connecting nonprofits with potential funders.