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The Foundation Center's Ask Us service makes it easy for you to engage our team of expert librarians who can answer any of your questions about foundations, philanthropy, fundraising, and nonprofits. Ask Us in two ways:

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Before submitting your question, be sure to explore:

• The Knowledge Base: Get answers to common questions in our Knowledge Base section. Here are five frequently asked questions:
  • How do I find grants for my nonprofit?
  • How do I write grant proposals? Where can I find samples?
  • How do I start a nonprofit organization?
  • Where can I find information on grants to non-U.S. organizations?
  • Where can I find information on grants to individuals?

• Foundation Finder: Use our free Foundation Finder tool to get basic information about private foundations, community foundations, grantmaking public charities, and corporate giving programs.

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