3m Foundation-
Saint Paul, MN -
20 Survey Respondents
"3M Foundation favors supporting organizations across different giving streams. We have a board member who works at 3M, and engage more employees in gr"
"Annual deadline in early spring. They accept MN Common Grant application, but have specific instructions on additional attachments, page limits, etc."
"Invite only, but they will surprise you with things like a mid-year update out of the blue (with no history of this an no warning in the award letter)"
"Best Buy is no longer giving community grants. This is a disappointment. I do appreciate all they are doing nationally, especially for underserved you"
"We have had a relationship with Blandin since May 2018. We were turned down from a grant but given access to much needed consultation. Since that ti"
"My relationship with the program officer is nothing but exceptional. I cannot compare the relationship that BCBS MN Foundation program officers have w"
"My perception about how Bush is approaching the community innovation grants is that they only want to fund innovation work AFTER you've done the e"
"It took a long time to get an introductory meeting with them, but the meeting was great and really focused on their priority areas, our priority areas"
"For their New Haven grantmaking - Make sure you meet the guidelines and focus populations. Try to have organization staff develop a relationship with"
"Must be invited to apply but any CLA employee can nominate. We applied unsuccessfully in 2017. They provided oral and detailed written feedback includ"
"If you can build a relationship here they are the best partner you will have. Very dedicated, treat nonprofit staff like intelligent people, committed"
"For decades the foundation was led by an amazing individual who invested time and energy into developing relationships with nonprofits in the foundati"
"This funder funds a large geographic area and a broad array of projects so I would suggest reaching out to their grant advisor to discuss your project"
"Each Edina Realty office has a very different process. Your best bet is to call the office, find out the appropriate representative, and their process"
"Our program officer is very responsive. They like to do site visits and want to see information about how you are serving East Metro, low income resid"
"This foundation is accessible and very generous to our organization, but I know it can be challenging to apply if you don't have an existing relat"
"About 95% of the information they have on their website is PR/Strategic Communications about them (but very little helpful information for a nonprofit"
"Check out Headwaters website. They offer webinars and in person grant info sessions. Take advantage of those. You get a chance at better understanding"
"HRK Foundation is one of our organization's favorite funders. They take the time to understand the needs of our organization. They have a simplifi"
"Apply with caution. We received a phone call and were invited to apply for funding. After reviewing the website, it didn't seem like our organizat"
"The John & Denise Graves Foundation is very conscientious about their role as a funder. While they have a specific point of view about improving educa"
"The foundation is great to work with. They are flexible and the staff is easy to approach and to talk to. It is best to call before you submit an app"
"The funder is very easy to work with and seeks to educate the grantseeker. They have online webinars available to assist with applications and also to"
"Grateful to see their quick mobilization of funds during COVID-19 relief. Application was very simple and we quickly heard back. However, in follow-up"
"Reach out to staff before beginning your request. I have had success with capital requests and general operating requests for Duluth organizations, bo"
"A collective groan went up when this foundation was mentioned in a Dec. 2018 gathering of several hundred Twin Cities grantseekers. And given their l"
"It is fairly easy to have a first contact with the Minneapolis Foundation (contact information is accessible on the website). I've spoken to multi"
"It took us a couple tries to get funded, but we kept at it stubbornly (when we might normally give up) because we were truly a perfect fit for their v"
"We have tried inviting them to our events, but they only have a general email, and we have received no response. Visit their website for the contents"
"In 2021, there were many unique questions just to move to the second phase - which is full proposal. Then, four more full questions were introduced,"
"MRAC purports to support innovation, equity, community-led projects, and collaborations between artists and non-arts orgs, but their process is incred"
"The Director of Grantmaking makes snap judgments about potential grantee organizations based on assumptions that are inaccurate, without nuance and ig"
"The staff at NMF get it. They take the time to talk about your work, think about your impact, and support you with the funds they have available. They"
"After having very little information to go on (a 2015 990) and several unanswered phone calls, I sent a 4-page overview to the foundation. I ended up"
"I sent an email inquiring about the possibility of funding. I received a kind reply back stating that they don't take unsolicited grant requests."
"Program staff is great, they provide good guidance for what they'll fund, and they take time to learn from their grantees. Plus they show up at ev"
"A lot a lot of work for a negative impact. Received a grant during the pandemic that was hugely helpful (thank you!), when we applied again we were tu"
"They have made some changes - significantly streamlined the pre-proposal, which is appreciated, but I was disappointed to learn that they require not"
"I love working with St. Paul & Minnesota Foundation. They are very in tune with the nonprofits they fund and continually work to make a positive impac"
"The process of this grant is extensive for the amount that they award. They also require site visits with 3 or 4 community and board members.
And th"
"It's best to contact directly to discuss idea before submitting 1 to 2 page grant proposal. Serves mostly in Winona, Minnesota - great to work wit"
"Read and believe the guidelines. These folks are tech people and they are quite clear what they like and don't like. Using tech to drive institut"
"I personally have not had experience applying with Hubbard Broadcasting, but I have had a few interactions with their Executive Director over the year"
"The Administrator and Grants Manager is very kind and accessible. I got in touch with them easily and was able to have an in-depth conversation about"
"They are unable to walk and chew gum at the same time. Incapable of demonstrating the attention to detail required to apply and abide by a standard co"
"The application was not too difficult, however the lack of feedback received for why the application was not accepted was non-existent. Our organizati"
"Very bureaucratic organization. You need to call the foundation the first time you apply. Must be in Parent Aware and staff need to be registered in t"
"You really have to consider whether working with this funder will ultimately be worth it for your agency. Their application, reporting requirements, a"
"The application is a lot of work with lengthy guidelines to agree to. Agreements feel bureaucratic and not tailored to the funder. They seem to requ"
"You will not be able to receive funding without having a conversation with the grant officer in the Foundation beforehand. During our conversations th"
"Like to fund programs that provide the skills and opportunities for individuals to be successfully employed. Online application is a little more time"