Databases

Visitors to the library have access to a wide variety of electronic databases; however, remote access to subscription databases is restricted to State Library authorized users: state employees and, unless otherwise noted, Thomas Edison staff and students. Authorized users needing a State Library access card, should complete the appropriate online registration form.

New Jersey residents should use JerseyClicks to access databases licensed  for statewide use.

Transmission or reproduction of items beyond that permitted by fair use requires the permission of the copyright owners. It is the user's responsibility to determine and comply with all restrictions based upon the intended use of the materials.  All users are expected to respect the intellectual property rights of licensed material. Failure to do so will result in loss of access.

You can browse through our databases below, or use the following menus to narrow your search:


Database Search Results

990 Finder

A database of private foundation tax returns (Form 990-PF).  Search by foundation name, location, or employer identification number.

On-site Access: yes
Remote Access: free

EBSCO eBooks

NJSL’s collection of over 15,000 eBooks on a range of mostly non-fiction topics. All works are full-text searchable. Read online or download PDF and ePub formats to your device.

On-site Access: yes
Remote Access: authorized users

Foundation Directory Free

A search tool for finding basic profiles 100,000+ U.S. foundations. Profiles include a foundation’s background, purpose and activities statement, program area(s), fields of interest, financial data, and 990-PFs. Keyword searching across all 990-PFs is included.

Foundation Directory Free is a scaled-down version of Foundation Directory Professional which can be accessed on-site at the New Jersey State Library.

On-site Access: yes
Remote Access: free

Foundation Directory Professional

Provides detailed information on over 230,000 U.S. foundations, corporate giving programs, and grantmaking public charities, with links to current foundation 990-PF tax returns. Search by name, EIN, location (state, county, city, metro area, congressional district, andProvides detailed information on over 240,000 U.S. foundations, corporate giving programs, and grantmaking public charities, with links to financials and 990-PF tax returns. Search by name, EIN, location, subject area, types of support, and more. View profiles for over 27 million previously-awarded grants, including their purpose, amount, and recipient.  Foundation Directory includes data on funding for individuals, including scholarships and fellowships. Updated weekly.

On-site Access: yes
Remote Access: no

GovLoans.gov

A gateway to government loan information available from five Federal agencies. Housing, agriculture, education, veterans and small business loans are covered.

On-site Access: yes
Remote Access: free

Grants.gov

A single access point that allows organizations to find and apply electronically to over 900 competitive grant opportunities from all Federal grant-making agencies.

On-site Access: yes
Remote Access: free

GuideStar Pro

GuideStar provides information on the finances, leadership and missions of charities and nonprofits. Search by name, keyword, location, nonprofit type, subject area and more. Profiles include revenue and expenses breakdowns, contact information, links to 990 tax forms, mission statements, and governance information. Learn more on our blog “Finding Nonprofit Data with GuideStar Pro“. Produced by Candid.

GuideStar Pro is only available onsite at the State Library. A limited version of GuideStar is available remotely with free registration.

On-site Access: In Library Use Only
Remote Access: no

SAM.gov

SAM.gov is the official U.S. government website for people who make, receive, and manage federal awards. SAM combines multiple federal databases into one platform. It includes contracting, entity registration, procurement opportunities (formerly FedBizOps), and Assistance Listings (formerly Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance). Published by the General Services Administration.

On-site Access: yes
Remote Access: free

Tax Exempt Organization Search

Find information about a tax-exempt organization’s federal tax status and filings, including Publication 78 data. Formerly known as “Select Check.”  Published by the Internal Revenue Service.

On-site Access: yes
Remote Access: free