Research Guides: PRS352 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

Business Insights: Global This link opens in a new window
Brings together international business and industry reference material, statistical data, case studies, journals and newspapers.
Business Source Complete This link opens in a new window
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 This link opens in a new window
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.