{"id":4563,"date":"2026-02-11T08:00:32","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T13:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/gbsl\/?p=4563"},"modified":"2026-01-05T12:38:24","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T17:38:24","slug":"career-research-tip-foundation-directory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/gbsl\/career-research-tip-foundation-directory\/","title":{"rendered":"Researching Foundations and Grantmakers with Foundation Directory: Career and Professional Development Research Tip"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>How will this help me?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Foundation Directory <\/a>\u00a0helps answer the question \u201cWho is giving money to non-profits, and how much?\u201d It does this by providing information on U.S. grantmakers and their global philanthropic activities. Foundation Directory includes descriptions of more than 100,000 Community Foundations, Corporate Giving Programs, Operating Foundations, Private Grantmaking Foundations (independent and company-sponsored foundations), and Grantmaking Public Charities.<\/p>\n

If you are considering working in a nonprofit or a corporate foundation, or seeking funding from a grant, this directory is helpful to identify lists of target firms based on geography, funding strategy, and size of firm.\u00a0 Note that the data from the 990, the equivalent of a 10K for nonprofits, will often include the compensation of key employees, which can provide insights for salary negotiation.<\/p>\n

What are some key features?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n