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Foundation Directory databases are available for community researchers on all computers in WVU's Downtown Library, including devices connected to campus wi-fi within the building.
Foundation Directory Online is available remotely only for WVU students and faculty.
For assistance, please visit the desk on the first floor.

Foundation Center Databases

Foundation Directory Online Professional This link opens in a new window
Foundation Directory Online Professional offers information on grant-making private foundations and public charities, as well as the grants they make.

Foundation Grants to Individuals Online (Downtown Library Only)
A funding research tool for finding foundations that provide financial support for individual grantseekers, for a variety of purposes, including scholarships, student loans, fellowships, program development, internships, professorships, arts and cultural projects, research, awards/grants by nomination only and general welfare.

Philanthropy Classification System

Philanthropy Classification System
Use this tool to identify the standard terms that are used to describe foundations and grants, along with the hierarchy of categories and definitions. Included are: subjects, populations, organization type, field of interest, support strategy, transaction type.