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Nonprofit Directory

A quick guide containing links to selected websites, books, movies, magazines, online databases and other resources to help you find what you are looking for.

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Websites

Independent Sector
Nonprofit Organizations include, among others, public charities, social service organizations, clubs, and professional associations. Check here for a helpful definition of what comprises nonprofit or "third sector" organizations.
Idealist's Searchable Database of Nonprofits
Enter "Indianapolis" or "Indiana" in the Search the whole site box to find a listing of many city and state nonprofit organizations. Information includes the organization's mission, services, contacts, and a link to their website if available. Nonprofits can add their organizations to the list, and, for a fee, post job openings.
Indiana Secretary of State's Business Entity Name Search
Indiana Secretary of State's Business Entity Name Search Search this site for Indiana nonprofits, as well as for businesses, by name. Some basic information is available at no charge, but there is a fee for more extensive information.
Indianapolis-Marion County Community Directory
From the Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development, a list of registered community organizations, including neighborhood organizations and business associations.
Central Indiana Human Services Database
Connect2Help and the Indianapolis Marion County Public Library provide this database of area health and human services information.
Nationalities Council of Indiana, Inc.
The association of Central Indiana ethnic organizations. Read their newsletter, Ethnic Hoosier, and find out about the International Festival. Included is a list of member organizations, with links to those with web sites.
Publication 78
Also called the Cumulative List of Organizations. The IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax deductible charitable contributions.
Indiana Nonprofit Organizations--A Lookup Directory
Sponsored by The Center on Philanthropy and Indiana University, this directory allows users to search by organization name, county, address, city, or ZIP code for Indiana nonprofit organizations.

Library Materials

Careers in focus Nonprofit organizations
by:
371.425 CAR
Model policies and procedures for not for profit organizations
by: McMillan, Edward J., 1949-
657.98 MCM 2008
Nonprofit nonsense common sense
by: Mcnott, Marshall
658.048 MCN
Foundation directory
by:
361.76025 FOU
non profit handbook
by:
658.048 NON
National directory of nonprofit organizations
by:
361.763025 NAT

Online Databases

Associations Unlimited
An online directory of worldwide organizations. Includes IRS DATA ON NONPROFITS: Search for organizations that have applied for and been granted nonprofit (501(c)3) status by the Internal Revenue Service.
Reference USA
This business directory includes non-profit organizations in its database.