Philanthropic Databases

The following databases are very useful for identifying grantmakers, developing prospect lists and researching specific funders. These five databases are only available for use in the Library.

• Foundation Directory Online
  • The Foundation Center's national database of grantmakers and grants.
  • Available for use in the Library and COD Network only.
  • Foundation Directory Online Tutorial - an introductory tutorial to help you learn how to use Foundation Directory Online.
  • Foundation Finder - Search a very abbreviated version of Foundation Directory Online from home or office.
• Illinois Funding Source
  • Donors Forum database of Illinois foundations and grants.
  • Available in the Library and COD Network only.
  • IFS Tutorial - a PowerPoint presentation with search strategies.
• Wealth Engine
  • Search for prospective public and private individual donors.
  • Available in the Library and COD Network only.
  • Username: donorsforum
    Password: purple
  • Users have access to the following reports that are available under the 'Basic Annual' subscription.
  • WealthEngine.com Trainer and Frequently Asked Questions
• Marquis Who's Who
  • Search for the biographies of accomplished individuals in your geographical area and/or field of interest.
• Foundation Grants to Individuals Online
  • Search for funding available to individuals.
  • Available in the Library and COD Network only.

Other Sources

• Grants.Gov
  Find and apply for federal government grants. Available on the Web @ http://www.grants.gov.
• Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
  Search this database of all Federal programs available to state and local governments; profit and nonprofit organizations; specialized groups and individuals. Available on the Web @ http://www.cfda.gov.
• State Grants
  Open the "State Grants" folder for links to State assistance grants. Available on the Web @ http://www.illinois.gov/living/insurance.cfm.
• Guidestar
  Research the 990's of grantmakers and other nonprofit organizations. Available on the Web @ http://www.guidestar.org.

Business Databases

The following databases are very useful for finding information about companies and nonprofit management topics. All are available from your home or work computer with a College of DuPage Library card.

• Business & Company ASAP
  This database is a good place to begin your research with articles on business topics, people, and industries as well as information on more than 110,000 public and private companies.
  • Search by subject
  • Search by company name
  • Search by personal name

• Business Source Elite
  Another database with articles, many which are full text, on business topics.

• Hoover's Online
  This is a wonderful source of information on companies, both public and private, with links to company web sites, news articles, stock charts and annual reports.

• ReferenceUSA
  This database is an excellent search tool for locating specific types of businesses and nonprofit organizations in targeted geographic locations.