Databases
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GuideStar: The National Database of Nonprofit OrganizationsInformation on nonprofit organizations in the United States that register with the Internal Revenue Service. Includes financial information, mission, programs, board of directories and historical 990 tax returns filed with the IRS with more detail about expenditures and revenue. Search for nonprofits by location, size, and types of services.
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Pivot This link opens in a new windowProvides funding opportunities for researchers. Pivot's editors continuously update an authoritative list of keywords that are carefully matched to each Pivot funding opportunity. Enter search terms or browse by keyword to explore the latest funding opportunities and research trends. Affiliated users can create personal accounts at https://pivot.proquest.com/ using UMN email addresses to save searches and receive alerts. After the personal account is created, log in to Pivot at https://pivot.proquest.com/ using email address and password.
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Foundation Directory OnlineFind grant makers, companies, grants or IRS 990 tax returns for U.S. organizations. Profiles of grant makers mission, analysis of expenses and revenue and other information. The Foundation Directory includes the publication Philanthropy News, current RFPs for grants, and literature on nonprofits from various research institutes.
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Perplexity AISearched community/partner networks in Minnesota
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Chronicle of PhilanthropyNews, resources, advice, and commentary about the nonprofit world. Includes full access to GrantStation's searchable database of grant makers, deadlines, and other funding information.
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