Social Work

The Foundation Directory Online database is the preeminent tool to identify grantmakers (funders), grants (funded projects), and recipients (typically non-profit organizations).

The Foundation Directory Online recommends that users begin by: 

• searching for the cause or project to be funded,
• together with the city or region in which the project is taking place.

• An initial search may generate thousands of potential grantmakers (funders).
• Look for the EDIT button, to narrow your search.
• The example below illustrates a search  information on grantmakers and grants in support of the homeless population in Philadelphia, PA.

• Selecting the EDIT button opens the options displayed below.
• The default setting for the subject area is to MATCH ANY of the subject terms. This setting can generate a large number of results.
• To narrow the search, select MATCH ALL subject areas. 
• To edit the Population Served, click in the box to generate a list of options, such as families, youth, or Veterans.
• Use the Organization Type to narrow results by the type of funder (or recipient). Options include corporate giving and government agencies.