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Online Resources - Nonprofit & Philanthropy

Why is this list so much shorter? What happened?

As of July 1st, Massachusetts residents lost access to 21 databases due to cuts in federal funding. Lean more on the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners’ webpage on Federal Funding at Risk

A Memorial Hall Library card provides access to the databases below. Additional resources are available from the Boston Public Library. For help, contact the Reference Desk at 978-623-8430.


Foundation Directory Online

Foundation Directory Online Professional

(library use only)

Foundation Directory Online Professional, a service made available by the Candid information service, helps grantseekers find the right match for their organization’s mission. Get access to more than 140,000 expanded profiles on foundations and corporate donors, information on more than 7 million grants, and more than half a million key decision makers and leaders. 990 and 990-PF forms are keyword searchable.

Note: If you are looking for Foundation Grants to Individuals Online, Candid has incorporated that into Foundation Directory Online Professional. Just check the new box labeled “Include grants to individuals” before performing your search. See https://help.candid.org/s/article/Grants-to-Individuals-Search-in-Foundation-Directory-Professional for details.

Please visit the library to access this resource View Tutorial

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GuideStar by Candid

GuideStar

(library use only)

GuideStar is the world’s largest source of information about nonprofit organizations. With it you can:

  • Find local nonprofits in your community where you can donate, work, or volunteer
  • Help those in need find resources they rely on, such as food banks or shelters

Please visit the library to access this resource

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