Orientation to FoundationSearch

Learn how to use FoundationSearch effectively with this self-paced, online tutorial. Orientation to FoundationSearch has 15 separate lessons each of which has been specifically designed to help you understand and effectively navigate through FoundationSearch. Once you finish, there is a brief self assessment quiz. If you have questions about using FoundationSearch, please check the topics covered in the online tutorial prior to contacting Customer Support. To access the tutorial please click here and login to enter the online education classroom. If your question has not been answered, we are here to help. Please do not hesitate to email us at support@foundationsearch.com or call toll free at 1-888-638-2763.


Help Desk

If you have questions or experience any problems with FoundationSearch, we're here to help. It is recommended that before you contact Fundraising Support, you should read through our help documents and view our system requirements listed below. If these still don't answer your questions, our Fundraising Support team is available Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 4:00pm PST. Email us at support@foundationsearch.com or call toll free at 1-888-638-2763.


Password Assistance

Click here if you have forgotten your password or if you would like to change your password.

For all other password inquiries or if you would like to change the registered user, email support@foundationsearch.com or call toll free at 1-888-638-2763.


Help Documents

Keyword Search Help

What is IRS Form 990PF?

IRS Form 990PF Top Search Examples

National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities - Core Codes (NTEE-CC) Classification System


System Requirements

FoundationSearch runs on both Windows and MAC systems. To be able to view the site correctly it is recommended that you have the latest version of Internet Explorer and Adobe Acrobat. For more information click here.


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