Research Guides: PRS329 Research Guide: Organizational Research

Researching an Organization

For organization research, choose from our top databases below. For additional information on companies and non-profits, visit the web sites below.

Databases - Research a Company

Gale Business Insights:
Brings together international business and industry reference material, statistical data, case studies, journals and newspapers.
Business Source Complete
The best source for articles in all disciplines of business! Also includes news articles, SWOTs, industry profiles, company profiles, & market reports.
Mergent Online
Mergent Online provides company information, equity pricing & research, & industry analyses. Includes executive information, annual reports, and financials.
Nexis Uni
Nexis Uni is a database for news, legal research (federal & state cases, law reviews), & company dossiers. Includes The New York Times.

Web Sites for Data on Business & Non-Profits

Better Business Bureau
Choose USA or Canada site to search.
CharityNavigator
Ratings, programs, organizational history, IRS forms. Excellent site.
GuideStar
Search for non-profit data (some data requires membership).
Nonprofit Explorer
Search IRS 990 filings of nonprofits for data on executive compensation, revenue, etc.