Find their IRS Form 990s at GuideStar as well. The last group comprises three kinds of organizations that don t have to file 990s, making it difficult to find information about them. Donor-advised funds allow individuals to donate money with little paperwork. Corporate giving programs may be mentioned in a company s annual report, for their public relations value. And, of course, individuals may donate money, however much and to whomever they wish, subject to applicable tax laws.
Tax laws make it difficult for foundations to grant money to individuals.
Very little has been written about this topic. There is no directory of fiscal sponsors, and the relationship is likely to be ad hoc. Titles appropriate for libraries serving the public are Foundation Grants to Individuals and Government Assistance Almanac . The staple Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance lists not only grants but many other forms of direct and indirect assistance from the federal government. How to Get Money Library Services Coordinator Marjory Clements advises allotting at least half a day, preferably a day, for a research session.