CHARITIES, FOUNDATIONS, & NONPROFITS

Associations on the Net
This is the Internet Public Library's collection of over 2,000 Internet sites with information about many different types of associations and organizations, searchable by name or subject category.

Charity Navigator: Your Guide to Intelligent Giving
Before you donate, check out the financial health of an organization, including what percentage of its expenses go towards fundraising.

Council on Foundations
An association of foundations and corporations serving the public good by promoting responsible and effective philanthropy.

Foundation Center
Information for grantseekers and grantwriters.

Foundation Center: New Jersey Cooperating Collections
Identifies New Jersey libraries that partner with the Foundation Center to offer free online access to Foundation Directory,
FC Search: The Foundation Center's Database, and other core Foundation Center funding resources. Please note that Woodbridge Public Library offers access to the print edition of Foundation Directory.

Give.org: BBB Wise Giving Alliance
Better Business Bureau offers online reports on national charities and whether they meet recognized standards for charitable solicitations. Site includes a form you can submit to request information on local charities that solicit regionally.

Grants for Individuals
Funding opportunities for individuals, such as financial aid or scholarships for students. Compiled by the Michigan State University Libraries, some of the links apply only to Michigan residents, but most are national in scope.

Grants for Nonprofits
Funding sources for nonprofits. Compiled by the Michigan State University Libraries, some of the links apply only to Michigan residents, but most are national in scope.

GuideStar: The Donor’s Guide to the Charitable Universe
A major clearinghouse of information on more than 1.5 million charities and nonprofit organizations, with a searchable database and employment and volunteer opportunity listings.

Info-Line of Central New Jersey (211):
The most complete online guide to community social services for Central Jersey residents. From t
heir mission statement: “the  primary mission of Info Line of Central Jersey is to provide easy access to information about health and social service programs for the residents of Middlesex County... Info Line of Central Jersey strives to provide a comprehensive information and referral service via our toll-free helpline, email assistance and on-line Community Services Directory

Internet Nonprofit Center
Information and data on non-profit organizations and the non-profit sectors.

Internal Revenue Service
Will your next donation be tax-deductible? Search the IRS’ list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions and consult the annual “Dirty Dozen” list of scams to avoid.

New Jersey Center for Nonprofit Corporations

New Jersey: Directory of Registered Charities
Attorney General’s listing of all charities currently registered in New Jersey, plus the phone number for the NJ Charities Hotline.

NJserves.org
A searchable directory of nearly 40,000 New Jersey civic organizations, with online matching of volunteers and groups and a statewide calendar of events.

Top Rated Charities
The American Institute of Philanthropy spotlights charities which put 75% or more towards program costs while spending $25 or less to raise $100.

United Way of Central New Jersey

US Dept. of the Treasury: Designated Charities and Potential Fundraising Front Organizations for Foreign Terrorist Organizations
Links to lists intended to assist in identifying charities associated with terrorist financing.


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