If individuals are concerned about a particular nonprofit and it's viability, there are a number of Web sites that will provide information about it. All nonprofits are required by federal law to present potential donors with a copy of the IRS form 990. This report lists income, expenses, and administrative overhead. Although there are still a number of print titles librarians may want to purchase for their collections, both patrons and libraries can benefit from online grants and philanthropy links. Libraries can enhance their collections and their fundraising activities.
Patrons can quickly locate information if the librarian creates a web guide to funding resources.
The following 'webliography' lists selected links to nonprofits, grants, and philanthropy websites online. Their website includes information on their grants collection along with a concise guide to proposal planning and writing. The Foundation Center publishes guides to foundations as well as literature about nonprofit and foundation management. This is the webpage for this publisher, which produces a directory of Oregon and Washington state grant makers. A publisher of grant guides relating to education and local government agencies.