HOW TO RESEARCH FOUNDATIONSFoundation Directory Online Professional
This database helps you search for information about all private foundations in the U.S. Itnormally requires a subscription. Free public access is available at Dayton Metro Library andother Cooperating Collections of the Foundation Center (including public libraries in Xenia andDowntown Cincinnati.)Foundation Directory Online Professional is available from any computer in the Main Libraryonly. It is not available at branches.For guidance on using the database, ask to speak with the Grants Specialist or use this freeonline tutorial:http://foundationcenter.org/getstarted/tutorials/fdoguidedtour www.daytonmetrolibrary.org
Click on “Nonprofits and Grants”
“Foundation DirectoryOnline Professional”
Free Foundation Finder
This free website lookup tool provides basic information about all foundations including contactinformation and IRS 990-PF filings (990-PF filings list trustees and all recent grants). You canlook up foundations by name, zip code, city or state.www.FoundationCenter.org/findfunders
Nonprofit & Grants Website at Dayton Metro Library
Click on “Nonprofits and Grants”
“Links”Click on
“Grantmakers in the Greater Dayton Area”
HOW TO RESEARCH COMPANIES
If your school is looking for partnerships with local businesses, you can use Reference USA topinpoint businesses using a variety of methods including zip code, number of employees, andindustry (for example, landscaping). You can access this database from anywhere using your library card.
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From www.daytonmetrolibrary.org click on “Research and Databases” at left
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Click on “One Search and Research Databases”3.Scroll down and select “Reference USA Business”
About This Directory:
Summaries compiled June 17, 2011 by the Nonprofit & Grants Information Center atDayton Metro Library. This listing is not guaranteed to be comprehensive. Funding priorities and policieschange continually. Be sure to verify with the funding organization that all information is current. Researcheach unique funder carefully in order to improve your chances of grant success.
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