GrantScout
IRS data last refreshed: January 2026

Foundation Directoryat 82% Less

The same data as Candid's Foundation Directory (formerly GuideStar), at a fraction of the cost. Search ... nonprofits and ... grants.

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Organizations
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Grants Tracked
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In Grant Funding
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Grantmakers

Everything You Need to Find Funding

Built with grant writers, for grant writers. No fluff, just the data you need.

Complete Grant Data

... grants from ... foundations. See exactly who funds what.

Officer & Compensation Data

... officers with titles, compensation, and contact information.

Instant 990 Access

Direct links to IRS 990 filings. No more hunting through ProPublica.

Smart Filters

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Same IRS 990 data as Candid Foundation Directory (formerly GuideStar).

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