Spaulding Foundation

Which state are you working in?

Ohio

What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?

Current or former grantee

If you were funded, tell us the outcome

Funded for amount requested

What year was this experience?

2016

How would you rate this funder's accessibility?

Good

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

Good

I am continually amazed and inspired when I see Spaulding acknowledgments at places like the Cincinnati Zoo, Children's Hospital, etc. and I also know what a tremendous impact they have had on small non-profits like ours.

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

Keep up your personal connection to applicants and grantees.

Is there anything else that'd be useful for others to know to understand this funder?

They have a preference for benefiting children and vulnerable populations.

Tell us one thing that this funder does really well

The ease of their application and interview process is exemplary. It is the right mix of accountability and respect.

How many hours did the grant application process take?

6