The Foundation Center, established in 1956, gathers and provides factual information on private foundations and philanthropy in the United States. Resources include current and comprehensive information about foundations, corporate and federal funding agencies, fundraising for non-profit organizations, and proposal writing. The Foundation Center's Database on CD-Rom , a comprehensive directory of private U.S. foundations, corporate givers, hundreds of grantmaking public charities, and grant records. Use of the Foundation Collection is free and open to the public. Foundation Collection materials are available for use only within the library.
Photocopies are available at ten cents per page.
Copies from computer programs may be printed at ten cents per page or may be downloaded to a disk that you must provide. Instruction in the use of the materials is available to individuals and small groups. Prior scheduling is essential for groups and recommended for individuals. Parking meters are available in Lots R and Z to the south and east of the University Library. Click here for a more detailed map, directions, and accessibility.