Horace W Goldsmith Foundation

Which state are you working in?

California

What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?

Did not apply

If you were funded, tell us the outcome

What year was this experience?

2017

How would you rate this funder's accessibility?

Bad

How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its current philanthropic goals?

Average

It's not clear what their goals are and conversations with them are opaque even when the topic is current areas of funding.

If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?

Be more structured, forth-right, and clear about what you fund and what you do not. Also, you should be aware that your organization and leadership have the reputation for treating male-led organizations more seriously than female-led organizations.

Tell us one thing that this funder does really well

The primary decision-maker at this funder has been a successful social entrepreneur.

How many hours did the grant application process take?

0