How do I install the propublica mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `PROPUBLICA_API_BASE_URL`, `GITHUB_TOKEN` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Propublica MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to ProPublica's Nonprofit Explorer API for nonprofit organization search and analysis

Local serverstdioPython

What is the Propublica MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to ProPublica's Nonprofit Explorer API for nonprofit organization search and analysis

What you get

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to ProPublica's Nonprofit Explorer API, enabling AI models to search and analyze nonprofit organizations' Form 990 data for CRM integration and prospect research.

Search nonprofit organizations by name, location, and category
Retrieve detailed organization profiles and contact information
Access Form 990 financial data and filing history
Analyze financial trends across multiple years
Export data in CRM-ready formats
Built with FastMCP for optimal performance

Configuration and credentials

Compatible MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, etc.) - For development: Python 3.8 or higher, Git

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
search_nonprofits	Search for nonprofit organizations
get_organization	Get detailed organization information by EIN
get_organization_filings	Retrieve Form 990 filings for an organization
analyze_nonprofit_financials	Analyze financial trends across multiple years
search_similar_nonprofits	Find similar organizations
export_nonprofit_data	Format data for CRM import

How to install the Propublica MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "propublica-mcp": {
      "extension": "propublica-mcp.dxt",
      "description": "ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer MCP Server (DXT Extension)"
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

Compatible MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, etc.) - For development: Python 3.8 or higher, Git

Example prompts to try

“Use Propublica MCP to search nonprofits.”
“Use Propublica MCP to get organization.”
“Use Propublica MCP to get organization filings.”

Frequently asked questions

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to ProPublica's Nonprofit Explorer API for nonprofit organization search and analysis Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.