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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.

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
  • 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.
 
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