"Very open process, but online technical issues at times. Size of funding is limited, so be sure there is alignment in your project proposal and the mi"
"The application is long, detailed, and time-consuming. Get an early start on your research. Thankfully, they have moved to a two-year funding cycle, a"
"The application took a long time. They wanted a lot of information on a written application and you can also send in a video in addition to the long w"
"My biggest criticism of this funder is that their grantmaking is opaque. They have a list of grantees they work with and if your organization is outsi"
"ED has always been great: thoughtful and responsive, well-informed about the nonprofit and youth sectors, etc. Contact with staff is a MUST before sen"
"We have received grants from Kilworth previously; in this instance, I reached out via email to the Managing Director of the bank that oversees the tru"
"I corresponded with the VP/Senior Trust Officer (of the bank that manages the Trust) prior to beginning the application, and she was extremely accessi"
"This funder requires applicants to submit 6 hard copies of complete applications in the mail. They also require a signature from the board chair and a"
"It is helpful to have a current grantee recommend you if you are interested in approaching this funder. They are currently, however, not taking on ne"
"I very much appreciated how responsive the people at the Trust were from our first call all the way through the process. It is an in-depth process, bu"
"We have never applied this is our first time because we were told too by FESS. We find the application dates confuse us if we applied to the correct p"
"I contacted the Foundation before applying and they were very encouraging. We applied for general operating support and were funded at 50% of our ask,"
"NW Fund has some of the most informed and inquisitive program managers and trustees of any of our Foundation funders. Be ready to answer tough questi"
"This Foundation had deep racist practices. Many of the BICOP and disabled community is deeply hurt and oppressed- which is why most leave fast. The ma"
"Best use is for new initiative, and with the understanding that leverage may be used beyond the investment amount for generating revenue for foundatio"
"Social Justice Fund is great! If you are applying for the first time, I recommend calling them to talk about your organization and to learn about the"
"They are interested in funding organizations in South King County who serve marginalized communities, which I give them some credit for. But they balk"
