Candid, formed from the merger of GuideStar and Foundation Center, serves as a crucial resource for nonprofit information, with over 10 million annual users and extensive data partnerships. The organization aims to connect people with the information needed to effect positive change by maintaining profiles of over 2.7 million U.S. charities, drawing on data from the IRS and direct nonprofit contributions. Central to Candid's mission is its search engine, powered by Elasticsearch, which enhances the search experience and was recognized with an Elastic Cause Award. According to Shane Ward, Senior Director of Technology, Elasticsearch is integral to Candid's operations, having replaced their previous technology and becoming a core part of their API platforms. Candid plans to further utilize the Elastic Stack to expand its capabilities, including enabling volunteer opportunity searches, creating network diagrams, and developing map-based search functionality to offer a comprehensive view of the social sector.