Foundation Directory: Results: Grantmakers

How are search results sorted? 

Initial search results are grouped by:

• Grantmakers (funders) 
• Grants (funded projects)
• Recipients
• 990 Forms (information that tax-exempt organizations are required to provide to the IRS.)

Within each group, results are further sorted by specific criteria. Users can change the default sort options by clicking on the various column headings:

• Within the Grantmaker group, results are sorted in descending order by the grant count (the most active funders): the number of grants awarded (over multiple years) that match the search terms.
• Take note of the Amount Funded column, which indicates the dollar amount of grants awarded (over multiple years) that match the search the search terms. 

Individual Grantmaker Profile: The most recent five years of funding trends, compiled from the organization's 990 Tax Forms, summarized in three graphics:

• Use the "What is Being Funded?" chart to determine if your organization's cause is one of the top funding priorities of the selected grantmaker.
• Use the map to determine if this grantmaker is active in your organization's geographic location. Does this grantmaker fund causes that are not local to their own location?
• Use the "How Big Are the Grants?" chart to determine what the typical grant amount is from this funder.

Additional information to take into account:

• Note the past grants funded by this grantmaker, based on your search terms.
• Read the 'About' section to be sure that your organization's priorities are aligned with those of the grantmaker.
• Note the suggestions under "Other Funders to Consider."
• Read the Applications/RFPs and Giving Limitations sections to verify that this grantmaker will accept applications.
• Notice the links to news about this grantmaker in the Philanthropy News Digest.