Nonprofit Resources: Nonprofit Resources
Candid (formerly the Foundation Center) provides free funding information through the Candid Community. Every year, millions of nonprofits spend trillions of dollars around the world. Candid finds out where that money comes from, where it goes, and why it matters. Through research, collaboration, and training, Candid connects people who want to change the world to the resources they need to do it. as well as grant funders through state and federal agencies.
The Candid Community service is made possible thanks to the Atlantic Cape Foundation, the ThriveAC Fund and the Cape May County BizHub.
Access to the Candid Nonprofit Resources
As a member of Candid’s nationwide network of nonprofit serving agencies, Atlantic Cape provides visitors with free public access to Candid's key tools including GuideStar and Foundation Directory. Use Candid's Guidstar to search for information on more than 2 million nonprofits, including mission, vision, values, programs, leadership, staff and board demographics, and finances. Use Candid's Foundation Directory Online to locate grant funding for nonprofit organizations and find scholarship and fellowship funding for individuals
These resources are available during regular library hours at the Mullock Family Library, Cape May Campus, and the Information Commons/Library, Worthington Atlantic City Campus. Please check our current library hours prior to visiting.
To ask questions about specific topics, make an appointment to meet with a librarian or join our email list for news about Nonprofit Resource Center events and opportunities send an email to fin@atlanticcape.edu
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The resources of the Grants to Individuals database are now included in the Foundation Directory Online
Social Issue Research
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Explore and access free research about critical social issues from social sector organizations around the world. Curated by Candid a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive data and insights about the social sector.
Foundation Directory Online (FDO) database is a research tool that helps nonprofits and individuals seeking funding, scholarships, or fellowships to find and connect with funders.
- To find grants to individuals select Advanced Search, then select Additional Filters then select Transaction Type. Check the box for Grants To Individuals.
Access this database at the Mullock Family Library, Cape May Campus and the Information Commons/Library, Worthington Atlantic City Campus
Please check our current library hours prior to visiting.
FDO Quick Start is a free search tool from Candid that provides access to basic information for 100,000+ foundations and 250,000+ IRS forms 990-PF. Search by foundation name, EIN, location, assets or giving range. Free registration is required.
Search for information on more than 2 million nonprofits, including mission, vision, values, programs, leadership, staff and board demographics, and finances
Access this database at the Mullock Family Library, Cape May Campus and the Information Commons/Library, Worthington Atlantic City Campus
Please check our current library hours prior to visiting.