Foundation Center Resources

The Southern California Library is a Cooperating Collection of the Foundation Center. As a member of this nationwide network of libraries, community foundations, and other nonprofit agencies, the Library provides visitors with free public access to grantmaker directories, books on fundraising and nonprofit management, and the Foundation Center's electronic database, The Foundation Directory Online. The fully searchable database includes detailed profiles of all active U.S. foundations, as well as an extensive file of recent grants awarded by the nation's top funders.

Available times for Foundation Center use are Wednesday through Saturday, by appointment only. Appointments are generally available from 11 a.m.to 6 p.m. To make an appointment, please call (323) 759-6063, x10, or send an email to archives@socallib.org. Please feel free to bring your own CD or USB key drive to save information. The Library can also provide CDs and printing capabilities for a nominal fee.

Wednesday-Saturday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday-Tuesday: Closed