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Candid for Nonprofit Research

Foundations, Organizations and Grant Resources Workshop

Learn how to use Candid search to access and use funding and grant information for nonprofits. Support your projects using combined data from Foundation Directory and GuideStar for informed action.

Candid search is the most comprehensive source of nonprofit information, combining decades of trusted data from Foundation Directory and GuideStar.
Access to Candid is available for free at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library location through our public computers or devices using our wifi. This nonprofit research tool has detailed information on grantmakers so you can find funding for your nonprofit or project.

Community Connections Librarian Lissa Staley provides the basics on researching foundations, researching other nonprofits, and outlines next steps for you and your organization to convince potential funders to invest in the your transformational work in our community. Learn more about Nonprofit resources.

Learn who funds nonprofits & their motivations; what funders really want to know about the organizations they are interested in funding; & how to identify potential funders & make the first approach. Access data on 1.9 million+ nonprofits and 304,000 grantmakers to:

• Find organizations where you can donate, volunteer, or work
• Seek out local resources and services, like food banks or shelters
• Easily find and connect with funders for your nonprofit or project

How to look up nonprofits using Candid

• Start your search with a simple phrase, such as “food banks in [your area].”
• If you know the organization you’re looking for, search their name or EIN.
• Narrow your results using filters, such as location or population served.
• Select a nonprofit and explore their profile for key information on their mission, programs, financials, employees, and more.

How to find funding and grants using Candid

• Start your search with a broad phrase, such as your field of work.
• If you know the funder you’re looking for, search their name.
• Select the ‘Grantmakers’ tab and use other filters, such as subject area and organization type, to narrow your results.
• Explore funders’ profiles to review their past giving and determine if they’re a good fit.
• Find key contact information once you’re ready to reach out.
• Access more in-depth help using Candid

What is Candid?
Candid is a nonprofit that connects those searching for nonprofits and nonprofits looking for support from funders. By offering our trusted tools at community locations, patrons can easily identify nonprofits to support, locate vital services, get the information they need to find grants and connect with funders to make a difference in their community.

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