Nonprofit Fundraising Guides

Practical, no-nonsense guides for finding grants and researching foundation donors. Written for small nonprofit teams who need results, not jargon.

Free Alternative to Candid, Instrumentl & iWave

Donor research tools charge $40 to $500+/month. Here's how GrantFound gives you comparable foundation intelligence for free, with honest comparisons.

Best Donor Research Tools (2026 Comparison)

An honest comparison of donor research tools and prospect research software for nonprofits. Free and paid options side by side.

Nonprofit Funding Database: Find Grants That Match Your Mission

A practical breakdown of nonprofit grant databases, foundation directories, and 990-based intelligence platforms. What each one covers and how to use them.

Best Grant Writing Software & AI Tools

Compare grant writing software, AI assistants, and management platforms. Plus the free stack that covers most nonprofits.

How to Find Grants for Your Nonprofit

A practical, step-by-step guide to finding foundation grants that actually fit your mission. No fluff, no expensive databases required.

How to Research Foundation Donors (Free Methods)

Learn how to identify foundations that fund organizations like yours using free public data, IRS filings, and smart research techniques.

What Is a 990 Filing and How to Use It for Fundraising

Every foundation files a 990-PF with the IRS. These filings are public and contain a goldmine of grant data. Here's how to read them.

Foundation Grants in Tennessee: A Complete Guide

Tennessee has nearly 1,000 private foundations giving away hundreds of millions annually. Here's how to find the ones that match your work.

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