Accessibility
· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.DLandmark StructureAction7 landmarksFIX
Screen reader users cannot quickly navigate to the primary content. Wrap your main content in <main>.
Without a <main> landmark, screen-reader users can't skip past the navigation to the page content — every page starts with re-reading the menu.
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The <main> element marks the page's primary content area. Assistive tech offers a 'jump to main' shortcut — but only if <main> exists. Without it, every page navigation forces re-reading the header. Wrap your primary content in a single <main>.
Source: WAI-ARIA / WCAG 2.4.1
Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.
Some <nav> elements lack aria-label — screen-reader users hear 'navigation' multiple times with no way to distinguish them.
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When a page has multiple <nav> regions (primary, footer, breadcrumb), each needs aria-label or aria-labelledby. AT users navigate by landmark; identical 'navigation' announcements force them to enter each one to discover purpose.
Source: WAI-ARIA Authoring Practices
Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.
Without a skip-nav link, keyboard users tab through every nav item before reaching content — every page, every visit.
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WCAG 2.4.1 (Bypass Blocks) requires a mechanism to skip past repeated content. The standard implementation is a 'Skip to main content' link that's the first focusable element, visually hidden until focused. Three lines of HTML + four of CSS.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.1
DHeading HierarchyAction20 headings, 3 skip(s)FIX
- H1 Candid. .
- H2 See the world. Make it better.
- H1 What do you need to move forward? duplicate H1
- H2 Our websites
- H2 Our products and services
- H1 Candid gets you the information you need to do good. duplicate H1
- H1 Providing you with the nonprofit information you need duplicate H1
- H4 Use Candid to look up a nonprofit and access the most complete data available. skipped
- H2 Premier destination for nonprofits and nonprofit research
- H4 Attract donors with your nonprofit profile skipped
- H4 Research valuable nonprofit partners
- H4 Access nonprofit API solutions
- H4 Find up-to-date information on thousands of nonprofits including:
- H2 Stay up to date on the latest facts and insights on nonprofits
- H4 Quantity skipped
- H4 Quality
- H4 Productivity (instead of speed)
- H4 Access nonprofit analysis solutions you need. Get started
- H2 We power philanthropy
- H1 Candid. . duplicate H1
A page should have only one H1. Multiple H1s dilute the document outline.
Multiple H1s blur the page's primary topic — screen-reader users and Google both prefer one H1.
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HTML5's outline algorithm technically allows multiple H1s within sectioning content, but no browser implements it. In practice: one H1 per page. Use H2-H6 for subsections.
Source: WCAG 2.4.6 / Google Search Central
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.
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Screen reader users navigate by jumping between headings (H1 → H2 → H3). Skipping (H1 → H3) breaks the sense of hierarchy. Use sequential levels even if you don't like the default styling — restyle with CSS instead. WCAG 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships) treats this as an A failure.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.
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Screen reader users navigate by jumping between headings (H1 → H2 → H3). Skipping (H1 → H3) breaks the sense of hierarchy. Use sequential levels even if you don't like the default styling — restyle with CSS instead. WCAG 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships) treats this as an A failure.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.
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Screen reader users navigate by jumping between headings (H1 → H2 → H3). Skipping (H1 → H3) breaks the sense of hierarchy. Use sequential levels even if you don't like the default styling — restyle with CSS instead. WCAG 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships) treats this as an A failure.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI
DLink & Button QualityAction5 issue(s) across 56 links and 3 buttonsFIX
| Element | Text | Issue | Suggested Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| https://candid.org/ | Candid. . | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://candid.org/contact-us | Contact us | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.facebook.com/CandidDotOrg | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://www.youtube.com/c/CandidDotOrg | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://www.linkedin.com/company/candidd… | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://www.instagram.com/CandidDotOrg/ | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://candid.org | Candid | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://learning.candid.org | Candid Learning | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://issuelab.org | Issue Lab | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://philanthropynewsdigest.org | Philanthropy News Digest | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://candid.org/candid-search | Candid search | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://maps.foundationcenter.org | Foundation Maps | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://candid.org/data/explore-apis | APIs | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://candid.org/resources/candid-near… | Candid community | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://candid.org/nonprofit-compensatio… | Nonprofit Compensation Report | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://candid.org/claim-nonprofit-profi… | Nonprofit profiles | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://learning.candid.org/page/course-… | Nonprofit training | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://candid.org/resources/candid-near… | Find us in your community | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://candid.org/claim-nonprofit-profi… | Update now | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://candid.org/candid-search/look-up… | Learn more | generic text | Replace with descriptive text |
Before: Learn more Suggested: Look Up Nonprofits | |||
| https://candid.org/data/explore-apis | Schedule consultation | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://candid.org/claim-nonprofit-profi… | Update Profile | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://candid.org/blogs | Candid insights | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://candid.org/contact | Contact us | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://candid.org/privacy-policy | Privacy policy | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://candid.org/copyright | Legal notice | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://candid.org/terms | Terms of use | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| http://status.guidestar.org/ | Site status | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://candid.org/candid-search | Research nonprofits | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://candid.org/data | Connect to Candid data | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://learning.candid.org/page/live-tr… | Webinars | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://candid.org/about | About Candid | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://candid.org/press | Press room | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://candid.org/about/financials | Support Candid | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.facebook.com/CandidDotOrg/ | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text | |
| https://www.youtube.com/@CandidDotOrg | YouTube | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.linkedin.com/company/candidd… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text | |
| https://www.instagram.com/CandidDotOrg | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text | |
| https://candid.org/ | Candid. … | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.guidestar.org/profile/13-183… | EIN 13-1837418 | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://candid.org/terms-of-service | Terms of service | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://candid.org/privacy-policy | Read more, opens a new window | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
Links without text are announced as raw URLs by screen readers.
https://www.facebook.com/CandidDotOrg; https://www.youtube.com/c/CandidDotOrg; https://www.linkedin.com/company/candiddotorg/; https://www.instagram.com/CandidDotOrg/
Links with no accessible text (empty <a></a>, image-only no alt, icon-only no aria-label) are unidentifiable to screen readers.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.4
Generic link text like 'click here' doesn't describe the destination.
https://candid.org/candid-search/look-up-nonprofits ("Learn more")
Generic anchor text ('click here', 'read more', 'learn more') tells screen readers and search engines nothing about the destination.
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Out-of-context lists of links read by AT (one navigation pattern) become useless when every link says 'click here'. Use the destination's title or topic as anchor text. Doubles as SEO win — Google passes anchor-text relevance to the destination.
Source: WCAG 2.4.4 / Google Search Central
Add '(opens in new tab)' to link text or aria-label.
https://candid.org/; https://candid.org/contact-us; https://candid.org; https://learning.candid.org; https://issuelab.org; https://philanthropynewsdigest.org; https://candid.org/candid-search; https://maps.foundationcenter.org; https://candid.org/data/explore-apis; https://candid.org/resources/candid-near-you/community-resources/ (+27 more)
Links with target="_blank" without rel="noopener" leak the originating page's window context — security and UX issue.
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Without rel="noopener", the new tab can navigate the original tab via window.opener (tab-nabbing attack). Modern browsers default to noopener for target=_blank but only since recent versions. Always set rel="noopener noreferrer" explicitly.
Source: MDN target / OWASP
F404 Error PageActionHTTP 404, bare pageFIX
FFavicon & BrandingAction2 icon(s) detectedFIX
DWeb ManifestActionNot foundFIX
No web manifest found.
DDark Mode SupportActionNo dark mode signalsFIX
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.
DPrint StylesheetActionNo print stylesFIX
CAlt Text QualityAction19 of 23 images have issuesREVIEW
| Issue | Count |
|---|---|
| missing | 18 image(s) |
| generic | 1 image(s) |
Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.
Each image without alt text is a WCAG 1.1.1 failure — invisible to screen-reader users, lost from Google Image Search.
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WCAG 2.1 Level A requires text alternatives for non-decorative images. Empty alt='' is fine for decorative; meaningful images need descriptive text. Common fixes: CMS audit + bulk add, build-time linter (alt-text-required ESLint rule), CI gate on Lighthouse a11y score.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.1.1 / WebAIM Million Report
BLighthouse Accessibility AuditsScore 84/100 — 4 failing, 25 passedREVIEW
Accessibility
These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.
ARIA
Assistive technologies, like screen readers, can't interpret ARIA attributes with invalid names. Learn more about valid ARIA attributes.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
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Update now div.extended-banner > div.row > div.col-md-4 > a#aHomeUpdateNow |
Learn more div.extended-banner > div.row > div.col-md-4 > a#aHomeLearn |
Schedule consultation div.extended-banner > div.row > div.col-md-4 > a#aHomeContact |
These are opportunities to improve the usage of ARIA in your application which may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.
Names and labels
When a button doesn't have an accessible name, screen readers announce it as "button", making it unusable for users who rely on screen readers. Learn how to make buttons more accessible.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
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div.col-md-6 > div.input-group > div.input-group-append > button#SearchSubmit div.col-md-6 > div.input-group > div.input-group-append > button#SearchSubmit |
Informative elements should aim for short, descriptive alternate text. Decorative elements can be ignored with an empty alt attribute. Learn more about the `alt` attribute.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
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div#mainPageContent > div.row > div.col-sm-5 > img.img-fluid div#mainPageContent > div.row > div.col-sm-5 > img.img-fluid |
div.input-group-append > button#SearchSubmit > span.search-icon > img div.input-group-append > button#SearchSubmit > span.search-icon > img |
div.row > div.col-md-4 > div.img-container > img.img-half div.row > div.col-md-4 > div.img-container > img.img-half |
div.row > div.col-md-4 > div.img-container > img.img-half div.row > div.col-md-4 > div.img-container > img.img-half |
div.row > div.col-md-4 > div.img-container > img.img-half div.row > div.col-md-4 > div.img-container > img.img-half |
div.extended-banner > div.row > div#imgRow > img div.extended-banner > div.row > div#imgRow > img |
div.extended-banner > div.row > div#imgRow > img div.extended-banner > div.row > div#imgRow > img |
div.extended-banner > div.row > div#imgRow > img div.extended-banner > div.row > div#imgRow > img |
div.extended-banner > div.row > div#imgRow > img div.extended-banner > div.row > div#imgRow > img |
div.extended-banner > div.row > div#imgRow > img div.extended-banner > div.row > div#imgRow > img |
div#mainPageContent > div.row > div.col-md-5 > img.img-fluid div#mainPageContent > div.row > div.col-md-5 > img.img-fluid |
div.row > div.col-md-4 > div.img-container-small > img.img-half div.row > div.col-md-4 > div.img-container-small > img.img-half |
div.row > div.col-md-4 > div.img-container-small > img.img-half div.row > div.col-md-4 > div.img-container-small > img.img-half |
div.row > div.col-md-4 > div.img-container-small > img.img-half div.row > div.col-md-4 > div.img-container-small > img.img-half |
div.row > div.col-md-3 > div.img-container-small > img.img-half div.row > div.col-md-3 > div.img-container-small > img.img-half |
div.row > div.col-md-3 > div.img-container-small > img.img-half div.row > div.col-md-3 > div.img-container-small > img.img-half |
div.row > div.col-md-3 > div.img-container-small > img.img-half div.row > div.col-md-3 > div.img-container-small > img.img-half |
div.row > div.col-md-3 > div.img-container-small > img.img-half div.row > div.col-md-3 > div.img-container-small > img.img-half |
These are opportunities to improve the semantics of the controls in your application. This may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.
Navigation
Properly ordered headings that do not skip levels convey the semantic structure of the page, making it easier to navigate and understand when using assistive technologies. Learn more about heading order.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
Use Candid to look up a nonprofit and access the most complete data available. div#mainPageContent > div.row > div.col-sm-7 > h4 |
Attract donors with your nonprofit profile div.extended-banner > div.row > div.col-md-4 > h4 |
Quantity div#mainPageContent > div.row > div.col-md-7 > h4 |
These are opportunities to improve keyboard navigation in your application.
AForm Accessibility1 of 1 controls have issuesPASS
| Control | Type | Label | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| #txtSearch | text | (By name, EIN, or keyword) | placeholder only |
Placeholder text disappears on focus and is not a reliable label.
<input type="text" name="txtSearch" id="txtSearch">
Placeholder-only labels disappear when the user starts typing — they must remember what the field was for.
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Placeholders are NOT labels. They vanish on input, fail color contrast checks (most are gray), and don't satisfy WCAG SC 3.3.2. Always use a real <label> alongside (or aria-labelledby).
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 3.3.2 / Nielsen Norman
A+Color Contrast (Screenshot)20 text elements analyzed, 0 fail WCAG AAPASS
Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.
Show all checked elements (20)
| Element | Ratio | Required | FG | BG | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| h1 What do you need to … | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h1 Candid gets you the … | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h1 Providing you with t… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 See the world. Make … | 12.59:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FEBE10 | Pass |
| h2 Premier destination … | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 Stay up to date on t… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 We power philanthrop… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| title Nonprofit data for d… | 12.59:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FEBE10 | Pass |
| a Candid at a glance | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| span Candid. | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| a Contact us | 16.96:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFE59F | Pass |
| a Our websites | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| a Candid | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| a Candid Learning | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| a Issue Lab | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| a Philanthropy News Di… | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| a Our products and ser… | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| a Candid search | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| a Foundation Maps | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| a APIs | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
Methodology: The top 20 text elements by font size were checked. Background color was sampled from the desktop screenshot using a 5-point pattern. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.