Listed below are websites that can assist you when gathering research data for your proposals or case for support. Happy Hunting!

 

National

Nonprofits/Philanthropic

National Philanthropic Trust

http://www.npt.org/philanthropy/philanthropy_stats.asp

 

National Center for Charitable Statistics

http://nccs.urban.org/

Foundation Center

http://foundationcenter.org/

 

Education

U.S. Department of Education

http://www.ed.gov/

 

Arts & Culture

Americans for the Arts

http://www.artsusa.org/information_services/research/services/economic_impact/default.asp

 

Arts Education

The Wallace Foundation

http://www.wallacefoundation.org/Pages/default.aspx

 

Economic, Social, & State

The Urban Institute

http://www.urban.org/

State Master

http://www.statemaster.com/index.php

 

Business

Business.gov

http://www.business.gov/expand/business-data/

USA Business & Statistics

http://www.usa.gov/Business/Business_Data.shtml

Biz Stats

http://www.bizstats.com/

 

Individual Artists

NYFA Source

http://www.nyfa.org/source/content/search/search.aspx?SA=1