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Databases
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Foundation Directory Online Essential
Foundation Directory Online Essential is a database of the more than 103,000 private, community, operating, and company-sponsored foundations in the U.S. and their keyword-searchable IRS Forms 990-PF. (Temporarily available remotely due to COVID-19)-
Foundation Directory Online Professional
This grantseeking research tool from the Foundation Center includes over 90,000 grantmakers and 900,000 grants. Search over 380,000 form 990s from private foundations, community foundations and grantmaking public charities. Available in the Funding Information Center at the Library Center only. (in library use only) -
Foundation Grants to Individuals
Online database of foundations that provide a variety of funding support for individuals. Sources include scholarships, student loans, fellowships, program development, internships, professorships, arts and cultural projects, research, awards/grants by nomination only and general welfare. It is intended to be both a grantseeker's guide and a reference tool for those interested in foundation giving to the individual. Available in the Funding Information Center at the Library Center only. (in library use only) 
Gale Directory Library
A full-text, keyword searchable version of the Gale Encyclopedia of Associations.
Reference Solutions (formerly Reference USA)
Video tutorial
U.S. and Canadian business and residential information, including phone numbers, addresses, sales volume, and historical company information. Helpful for finding jobs or healthcare providers, learning industry trends, and conducting in-depth market research.