Funding for Nonprofit Organizations

Finding Grants for My Nonprofit Organization

Suggested Databases for Nonprofit Organizations

• Foundation Directory Online (FDO – Memorial Library only)
  • FDO is the flagship database from Candid (formerly the Foundation Center) and contains a wealth of information on foundation funders, as well as some information on governmental funders. This is an essential database for nonprofit organizations, which includes UW-Madison departments.
    • Use the quick guide on the Foundation Directory Online.
    • Explore the taxonomy online (search, browse,definitions)
    • View the taxonomy hierarchy and some term definitions
• Guidestar
  • Also maintained by Candid, Guidestar contains descriptions of and financial data on over 860,000 nonprofit organizations, including 990 and 990-PF tax returns. May be used from off-campus. Registration required.

Research Guides on Nonprofit organization funding topics

• Foundation Grants & Grants Databases
• Corporate Funding
• Federal Funding
• Wisconsin Resources

Nonprofit Management

• Starting a Nonprofit
• Prospect Research
• Building Your Nonprofit Board