DonorSearch's DS Ratings evaluate a prospect's giving potential by assessing their wealth and philanthropic history. This article breaks down each rating and helps you understand why a constituent was given this rating.

DS 1-1

• Gift of $5K+ to a nonprofit or political organization

• May show additional wealth indicators

DS 1-2

• Major wealth indicators. Examples include:

  • $2M+ in real estate

  • Executive at $5M+ firm

  • Foundation trustee

  • SEC insider

  • $10K+ political giving

DS 1-3

• Moderate wealth markers. Examples include:

  • $1–$2M in real estate

  • Executive at $1–$5M firm

  • $5K–$10K political giving

DS 1-4

• Emerging wealth markers. Examples include:
  • $500K–$1M real estate
  • 3+ properties
  • Single gift of $500+

DS 1-5

• Some wealth markers. Examples include:

  • Executive at $1M+ firm

  • SEC insider or board member

DS 3

• No identified wealth or giving indicators