Investing, Company, and Charity Research

Resources for research about investments, company profiles, and charity.

To learn more, contact Martin Alvarado, Community Engagement Librarian, Business & Technology, at 266-6350 or malvarado@madisonpubliclibrary.org(link sends e-mail) with questions or to set up a consultation.

*Library databases will require your library card number.*

Resources

Charity Navigator

Analysis and ratings of charities and nonprofit organizations. | more info »

Consumer.gov

Clearinghouse of consumer protection information. | more info »

Foundations in Wisconsin

Directory of grant makers in the state. A librarian can provide a login for use in the library. | more info »

GuideStar

Information on programs and finances of more than 850,000 charities and nonprofits. | more info »

Morningstar Investment Research Center

Find current and historical quotes for over 90,000 investments, and in-depth analysis for nearly 9,000 mutual funds and stocks. Plus, company and industry information and financial education tutorials. | more info »

SEC.gov Search (U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission)

A variety of tools you can use to search information collected by the SEC. | more info »

Value Line Investment Survey

Value Line is an investment research company collecting data and analyzing performance of approximately 8,000 stocks, 15,000 mutual funds, and 80,000 options and other securities. Value Line is best known for their Investment Survey. | more info »

Weiss Financial Ratings

Financial education guides as well as ratings for insurance and banking institutions. Users can take advantage of tools to compare and decide between supplemental Medicare insurance plans, banks, credit unions, and insurance companies. | more info »