Guides: Nonprofit Organizations: Overview

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GuideStar This link opens in a new window
A searchable database of more than 620,000 nonprofit organizations in the United States. You will have to register to verify a nonprofit's legitimacy, learn whether a contribution will be tax deductible, or view a nonprofit's recent Forms 990.

ABI/Inform Complete This link opens in a new window

The most comprehensive ABI/INFORM™ database, this comprises ABI/INFORM Global, ABI/INFORM Trade and Industry, and ABI/INFORM Dateline. The database features thousands of full-text journals, dissertations, working papers, key business and economics periodicals such as the Economist, country-and industry-focused reports, and downloadable data. Its international coverage gives researchers a complete picture of companies and business trends around the world.

Instrumentl This link opens in a new window
Georgetown uses Instrumentl to provide an all-in-one hub for faculty and research administrators to discover tailored funding opportunities, track deadlines, and streamline pre-award workflows. By integrating smart matching technology with robust project management tools, the platform enables our research community to move efficiently from initial discovery to successful submission. Access to Intrumentl is provided by the Joint Office of Research Administration (JORA).

Foundation Directory This link opens in a new window

Candid's Foundation Directory Online is a tool for finding potential funding sources for scholarships and non-profit projects. It is the foremost resource for finding information on philanthropic organizations, grants received, and organizations that receive them. Also available are the organization's IRS 990: Financial statements in the non-profit world. To learn how to use the databases use their YouTube tutorials or contact the Library.
Gale Directory Library This link opens in a new window
Includes current directories for Scholarships, Fellowships, and Loans.

Federal Student Aid This link opens in a new window
A portal for federal student aid sources from the U.S. Department of Education.

Grants.gov This link opens in a new window
A portal for identifying and applying for federal grant sources.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance This link opens in a new window
The CFDA is replaced by "Government Benefits." Provides a full listing of all Federal programs available to State and local governments (including the District of Columbia); federally-recognized Indian tribal governments; Territories (and possessions) of the United States; domestic public, quasi- public, and private profit and nonprofit organizations and institutions; specialized groups; and individuals.
IRS's Charities and nonprofits This link opens in a new window
The Tax Exempt Organization Search (TEOS) tool to find information on an organization’s status and filings. You can also search for 990's (financial statements from the Nonprofit). Additional tax information about tax exemption, charitable contributions, and types of exempt organization types.