Candid (formerly Foundation Directory + Guidestar)

Identify nonprofits, grants, and recipients. Filter by mission, philanthropic activities, organizational characteristics, financial information, and decision makers.
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Use of databases requiring a GBS SharePoint registration or login are restricted to current Goizueta Business School faculty, students and staff for academic, career and personal enrichment, and may not be used for internships or employers. Proper Use of GBL Databases

Candid combines the content from both the Foundation Directory Online and GuideStar.  Candid answers two essential questions:  

  • Who is giving money to non-profits and how much? 
  • How are non-profits spending the money?

Use  Candid to: 

  • Identify and research nonprofits based on mission, programs, locations, and key decision makers 
  • Find historical and current grant and nonprofit data found in 990s 
  • Explore current financial overviews, trends and annual data

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