Best Nonprofit Accounting Firms in America — 2026 Rankings

Fund accounting, Form 990 preparation, grant compliance, and financial reporting for nonprofits and foundations.

Rankings last updated April 17, 2026

Top Nonprofit Accounting Firms

  1. #1 — James P. Richardson, CPA, Inc. An Accountancy Corporation Score: 11/100

    San Francisco, CA — James P. Richardson, CPA, Inc. An Accountancy Corporation — Accounting And Tax in San Francisco, CA

    Services: Nonprofit Accounting. View full profile →

How We Rank CPAs & Accounting Firms

Our Guide Score (0–100) combines Google reviews (25%), professional credentials like CPA, EA, CMA, CIA, and CFP certifications (20%), press recognition (15%), review volume (15%), web and professional presence (10%), years of experience (10%), and profile completeness (5%). Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the best nonprofit accounting firm in America?
James P. Richardson, CPA, Inc. An Accountancy Corporation is currently the #1 ranked nonprofit accounting firm nationwide based on our Guide Score. See the full ranked list above.
What is Nonprofit Accounting?
Fund accounting, Form 990 preparation, grant compliance, and financial reporting for nonprofits and foundations.
How are nonprofit accounting firms ranked?
Our Guide Score (0–100) combines Google reviews (25%), professional credentials (20%), press recognition (15%), review volume (15%), web presence (10%), years of experience (10%), and profile completeness (5%). There is no paid placement.