Location: 275 East 4th Street #510, Saint Paul, 55101 MN
EIN: 36-3556481
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Reviewer 6528 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2019
The Mary's Pence Foundation encourages and desires regular contact with potential grantees and current grantees throughout the cycle. They were super flexible in their funding during the pandemic and were open to program adaptation.
Wisconsin
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2019
Good
Good
I appreciated how the funder reach out to grantees during the pandemic and were open for adaptive programming needs.
They maintained contact and offered leadership training opportunities throughout the course of the grant cycle
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Reviewer 8832 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2020
They are very responsive to new funders. They will meet with you to help explain who they are and what their guidelines are and due dates. They have been very helpful to us.
Positive leader in the field, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, Responsive
Minnesota
Grant currently pending
2020
Good
Excellent
Good
This funder focus's on women issues and women's leadership. They are very successful in accomplishing this goal.
To increase the amount of funds they give out and make it multi-year if possible.
This is a national funder so some of the local groups in Minneapolis may not know who they are. So getting their name out there locally would be great.
Communications and making the applicant very comfortable.
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Reviewer 9303 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2017
Very accessible, ready to answer any questions, open and easy to speak to.
I advice the grantees to call the foundation before you apply.
They understand that grassroots, smaller non profits leaders have v little time on their hand and are often wearing all the hats.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
New York
Current or former grantee
Funded for greater amount
2017
Good
Very accessible, ready to answer any questions, open and easy to speak to.
I advice the grantees to call the foundation before you apply.
They understand that grassroots, smaller non profits leaders have v little time on their hand and are often wearing all the hats.
Good
I think the foundation should continue to nurture leadership among women And should start micro financing cottage industries for services within the USA for women. The spectrum of US economy is changing, tons of cooperatives have mushroomed in the cities but they r struggling for funding . Even if they support the non profits to incubate the coops and create funding for incubation it would be awesome.
The foundation is very non political and geared towards doing lot of good unlike foundations those who discriminate, this place is where one can find genuine help for genuine work.
Foundation helps grassroots smaller non profits, they have an excellent kind staff, are progressive, think out of the box and are more like mentors. I was actually surprised that they approved more then was asked for the grant, did not realize it was a mistake but it helped us to buy the machines for the cooperative which otherwise we could not have.
5
Reviewer 6229 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2020
My advice to a colleague would be to take advantage of their webinar.
Culturally sensitive, Responsive
Minnesota
Grant currently pending
Funded for greater amount
2020
Good
Good
Nothing I can think of.
Support women.
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Thank you for your comment. We offer a webinar about Mary's Pence Grants where we describe how to apply, our grants criteria, and our review process twice each year. These are offered two months before our grant due dates (February 1 and August 1). We announce the webinar date and time on our website and social media accounts. It is a great way to learn more about how our process works.
Grant Applicant - applied in 2019
Mary's Pence is the most woman-focused funder we have encountered. They address social justice issues with none of the rigidity of other funders in that arena. Their approach is simple, logical and well-organized. They are incredibly accessible and supportive in their interactions with applicants but also in their funding processes. They listen carefully and they are responsive.
We are a very small, fiscally-sponsored agency and we have received about 6 foundation grants per year over the past decade. Our experience with Mary's Pence is the best we have had with any funder.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
California
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2019
Good
Good
Please continue your current approach and practice.
Mary's Pence really supports their grantees!
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Reviewer 2956 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2020
Our organizations became aware of the grant opportunity through the outreach of one of the board members. Our advice would be to contact one of the board members to begin the grant conversation.
Culturally sensitive, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Responsive
Wisconsin
Grant currently pending
Other
2020
Good
To continue their important work.
Explore and examine this funder's website thoroughly to gain important information and knowledge about this funder's mission and funding process.
We know that this funder focuses on the empowerment of women, and in particular minority women. That is consistent with our mission.
Submitted, not yet funded
They focus on women in need.
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Thank you for your review. If interested in applying for a grant or to find out more about Mary's Pence Grants, please reach out to our grants manager Robyn Browning. Her info is on our website and she would love to talk with you about your project.
Reviewer 3513 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2020
Straightforward and easy application. You can either apply for general operations or project based support.
Michigan
Grant currently pending
Other
2020
Good
Good
Just submitted the application recently.
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Reviewer 2065 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2020
Mary's Pence encourages early submission of grant applications and they are willing to give feedback on the narrative. I highly recommend an early submission. I did this and got good feedback. Even if the organization does not receive a grant from Mary's Pence, the feedback helps us write stronger narratives.
Positive leader in the field, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Responsive
Minnesota
Grant currently pending
2020
Good
Good
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Thank you for your review. We actively welcome draft proposals for review before submission for feedback. If interested in receiving feedback, please reach out to our grants manager Robyn Browning.
Reviewer 4984 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2020
Information on the website is very clear regarding the eligibility and application process.
Builds relationships
New York
Grant currently pending
2020
Good
We didn't need to reach out but all info was very accessible online.
Good
5
Reviewer 9130 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2020
This was one of the most pleasant and helpful experiences I have had with a funder. Extremely generous with their time and advice. Very willing to work with me on the grant process. Excellent overall.
Gives more than money, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues
Montana
Grant currently pending
2020
Good
Very accessible by email. We set up a time for a phone call easily which was helpful.
Average
this is our first time working with Mary's Pence, so I do not know.
Willingness to work with me. Invited me to amend my original grant and resubmit. This is a wonderful way to work with a funder.
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