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Foundation Directory Online Professional Edition

This resource is available on site across all CLP locations!

Foundation Directory Online Professional is the grant seeker’s most valuable resource of information on nearly 100,000 foundations, grantmaking public charities, and corporate donors throughout the United States. This database also provides information on over 1.8 million recent grants, access to nearly 650,000 IRS 990s, and is updated weekly.

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Foundation Maps

Please note that this specialized database remains free only in our department at CLP – Main (Oakland).

Foundation Maps is a visualization tool that provides the most comprehensive data on global philanthropy available. Interactive mapping brings the data to life so you can see who is funding what and where. Gain funding insights and discover trends and opportunities to maximize your organization’s impact.


GuideStar Pro

This resource is now available on site across all CLP locations!

GuideStar provides information on the programs and finances of more than 1.8 million IRS-recognized nonprofits across the United States. GuideStar Pro is a comprehensive and authoritative source of information on both grantmakers and grantseeking tax-exempt charities. It is easy to use and updated each day.

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