Nonprofit Databases
Candid Search Database
(Formerly Foundation Directory Online, Foundation Grants to Individuals and GuideStar)
The Candid Search database is licensed for use exclusively as part of the Nonprofit Resource Center and is available for in-library use only at the Central Library.
Candid provides access to information on more than 1.9 million nonprofits and 304,000 grantmakers, as well as over 29 million grant records. These resources support users in identifying nonprofits to support, locating essential services, finding grant opportunities, and connecting with funders working to strengthen communities.
The database offers comprehensive, in-depth profiles of U.S. grantmakers and their funding activities, drawing on reliable sources such as IRS Form 990s, grantmaker websites, annual reports, and data provided directly by foundations. It also powers a network of more than 200 giving platforms, corporate giving programs, and donor-advised funds, ensuring timely and trustworthy funding information.
In addition, Candid includes resources for individual grantseekers, allowing users to search detailed profiles of foundations and public charity programs that support students, artists, researchers, and other individuals. Funding opportunities span areas such as educational support, scholarships and student loans, arts and cultural initiatives, professional development, and general welfare.
Candid Learning
(Formerly GrantSpace)
Candid Learning is free to everyone, everywhere! A platform designed to help nonprofits, grant seekers, and community organizations strengthen their fundraising and grant writing skills.
It offers a wide range of practical tools, including short how-to videos, live and on-demand webinars, sample documents, worksheets, and step-by-step guides on topics like writing grant proposals, finding funders, and building sustainable funding strategies.
The platform also provides easy-to-understand explanations of how foundations and grants work, along with guidance on nonprofit management, board development, and fundraising planning. Many of the resources are designed for beginners, but there are also more advanced trainings for experienced nonprofit professionals.
Candid Learning is a one-stop educational hub to help organizations and individuals improve their ability to secure funding, understand the nonprofit landscape, and build stronger community impact.
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