What AI says about Foundation Directory Online
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Data as of Oct 22, 2026Based on 38,078 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
AI summary
Foundation Directory Online is a grant research and prospect database provided by Candid that helps nonprofits and grant writers uncover potential funders. It is regularly recommended for organizations looking to find nonprofit funding and researchers seeking comprehensive databases of private foundation grants.
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- Foundation Directory OnlineThis page<1%
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of AI answers about Foundation Directory Online and its rivals · since Jul 5
The market map
Grant and Scholarship Search DatabasesMentioned in
- 1InstrumentlMentioned in 67%Avg. position 3.5
- 2GrantStationMentioned in 55%Avg. position 4.8
- 3Foundation Directory OnlineMentioned in 41%Avg. position 2.6
- 3Grants.govMentioned in 36%Avg. position 5.3
- 5FastwebMentioned in 32%Avg. position 3.5
- 5BigFutureMentioned in 30%Avg. position 2.4
- 5CandidMentioned in 28%Avg. position 2.7
- 5GrantWatchMentioned in 27%Avg. position 6.1
- 9Going MerryMentioned in 22%Avg. position 4.6
- 9Scholarships.comMentioned in 22%Avg. position 4.6
- 9CareerOneStopMentioned in 21%Avg. position 5.1
- 12FoundationSearchMentioned in 11%Avg. position 4.4
- 12Bold.orgMentioned in 11%Avg. position 8.0
- 12Scholarships360Mentioned in 10%Avg. position 6.9
Where Foundation Directory Online ranks in AI
Topics where AI mentions Foundation Directory Online
- Foundation grant databasesGrant and Scholarship Search Databases61%Rank #3
- Grant application trackingGrant Management and Research Software1%Rank #34
- Mentioned in
- As a grant writer, what are the best tools for managing deadlines and application requirements for multiple grants?on this question4%
Excerpts where Foundation Directory Online appeared in the AI's answer
Google AI ModeSep 19, 2026, Google AI Mode Foundation Directory Online (FDO) by Candid : The gold standard for institutional research.
- Mentioned in
- Which "grant database" offers the most comprehensive list of private foundation grants?on this question66%
Excerpts where Foundation Directory Online appeared in the AI's answer
ChatGPT SearchOct 21, 2026, ChatGPT Search The strongest overall answer is Candid Search, formerly Foundation Directory Online (Foundation Directory).
ChatGPT SearchSep 21, 2026, ChatGPT Search the leading choice is Candid’s Foundation Directory (formerly Foundation Directory Online/FDO).
- I need to find funding for our non-profit. What is the best grant research database?on this question55%
Excerpts where Foundation Directory Online appeared in the AI's answer
Google AI ModeSep 6, 2026, Google AI Mode Candid’s Foundation Directory Online is the gold standard and most authoritative source for private, corporate, and community foundation data.
Google AI ModeJul 20, 2026, Google AI Mode Foundation Directory Online (FDO) by Candid: Generally regarded as having the deepest, most comprehensive database on foundation histories, giving, and personnel.
- best grant management software for freelancerson this question65%
- best grant management software for nonprofitson this question18%
- What's the best AI tool to help a nonprofit write grant applications?on this question5%
How AI describes Foundation Directory Online
Common descriptions
gold standard · comprehensive · most comprehensive · industry standard · best for deep foundation research
Question: Which "grant database" offers the most comprehensive list of private foundation grants?
ChatGPT SearchOct 21, 2026
The strongest overall answer is Candid Search, formerly Foundation Directory Online (Foundation Directory).
ChatGPT SearchSep 21, 2026
the leading choice is Candid’s Foundation Directory (formerly Foundation Directory Online/FDO).
ChatGPT SearchAsk ChatGPT yourself (opens in a new tab)Google AI ModeAsk Google AI Mode yourself (opens in a new tab)
Question: As a grant writer, what are the best tools for managing deadlines and application requirements for multiple grants?
Google AI ModeSep 19, 2026
Foundation Directory Online (FDO) by Candid : The gold standard for institutional research.
Google AI ModeAsk Google AI Mode yourself (opens in a new tab)ChatGPT SearchAsk ChatGPT yourself (opens in a new tab)
Where AI mentions Foundation Directory Online
Position in answers
- Named first44%
- 2nd or 3rd31%
- Later24%
Each engine’s share of its own answers across Foundation Directory Online’s markets · since Jul 5
- ChatGPT Search<1%
- Google AI Mode<1%
Insights for Foundation Directory Online
Since Jul 5
Gap between platforms: Google AI Mode now names Foundation Directory Online 8.7 points more often than ChatGPT Search in Grant and Scholarship Search Databases, a narrowed gap
Google AI ModeGoogle AI Mode26%ChatGPT SearchChatGPT Search17%
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Sources AI cites
fconline.foundationcenter.org 2%Other sites 98%
- 6%
- Grant Search Advice Needed for Beginner · 2% (opens in a new tab)
- Recommend Best Grant Search Platform · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- is TheGrantPortal.com Legit? · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- New to the grant process. Are the data bases worth it? · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- Favorite grant resources? · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- Fulfill Your foundation funding | Foundation Grants | FoundationSearch · 1% (opens in a new tab)
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