The Athens-Clarke County Library is part of the Candid Funding Information Network. As a Funding Information Network access partner, we provide a collection of materials and services related to grantseeking and fundraising, including free public access to Candid’s databases.

Candid Databases:


Foundation Directory Online Professional

With profiles of more than 100,000 U.S. grantmakers and 2.4 million grant records, this is the premier online tool for non-profits looking for grants. It now includes “Grants to Individuals,” more than 6,500 foundation and public charity programs that provide support for students, artists, researchers, and other individual grant seekers. This database is available in the Athens-Clarke County Library only.

Foundation Directory Online Professional


Guidestar

GuideStar, Candid’s premier destination for nonprofits and nonprofit research, is now accessible at the Athens-Clarke County Library. This resource provides the ability to easily search 1.8 million IRS-recognized tax-exempt organizations for information on financials, people/leadership, mission, and more.

Guidestar


Additional Resources:


Glasspockets

Glasspockets provides the data, resources, examples, and action steps foundations need to understand the value of transparency, be more open in their own communications, and help shed more light on how private organizations are serving the public good.

Glasspockets


Candid Learning Candid

Candid Learning Candid’s live and on-demand trainings, webinars, and other resources designed to improve your fundraising, overall sustainability, grantmaking, and transparency.

Candid Learning Candid


 

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