Location: Court W Ste 500 2610 Uni Ave W, Minnesota, 55114 MN
EIN: 41-1744184
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Reviewer 719 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2018
Catholic Community Foundation grants by invitation only.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
Minnesota
Current or former grantee
Funded for lesser amount
2018
Good
If you are invited to apply, they are very accessible to work with through the process.
Good
CCF is committed to the mission of supporting organizations
serving the spiritual, educational and social needs of the Catholic community.
CCF really wants to partner with organizations to advance their mission. They take time to learn about you and look for 'non-traditional' ways to support your work.
5 to 10 hours
Grant Applicant - applied in 2017
They are a wonderful foundation! This is usually an invitation only process, but once you are in the system they are so responsive to phone calls, emails, or a meeting if necessary for further clarification. They truly care about the organizations they fund and develop deep relationships.
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 Jersey
Current or former grantee
Funded for greater amount
2017
Good
Good
CCF does a phenomenal job matching the donors' area of interests to needs within the Catholic community.
0
Grant Applicant - applied in 2018
You can feel confident about approaching anyone on the Catholic Community Foundation team. They are knowledgeable, and really work to help both their donors meet their goals, and to help community organizations do crucial work for the well being of many.
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
Minnesota
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2018
Good
Very available by phone, email and they are also willing to meet.
Good
They are doing an excellent job of being responsible to the funders, and also working very hard to direct gifts to meet key needs in the community.
Keep up the excellent work!
The Catholic Community Foundation is excellent at making connections between people who want their resources to serve the community, and viable organizations in the community in need of financial support.
3
Reviewer 1526 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2018
Make a point to call and meet with the staff. They are warm, curious and engaged. When my application wasn't a direct fit with one funding-priority area, they kept the application in mind for other grants and also helped me connect with another foundation. True partners in service.
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
(Unknown)
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2018
Good
Very accessible. They seem to want to fully understand fresh approaches.
Good
I appreciated that they viewed our mission -- adoption education & support -- within the context of their overall funding goals around parenting and support for mothers. Not everyone "gets" that when a woman chooses to place her child in another family's arms through adoption, it's a different, but very valid, form of parenting and mothering. Their concern and interest in programs that support birth mothers was refreshing and encouraging to me.
5
Grant Applicant - applied in 2018
The team at CCF is always eager to learn about our funding needs and help explore ways that the needs can align with available funds. From the President, to the program officer we work with, the staff is super accessible for phone or in-person conversations. Additionally, their other team members are excellent at fielding questions specific to their area of expertise. Whether it is questions about a donor's interest in making a planned gift or gift tracking, the CCF team is always professional and helpful.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
Minnesota
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2018
Good
CCF is a model organization for accomplishing two key goals--linking specific donor wishes to worthwhile nonprofits, and managing funds in an exceptionally professional manner. When donors direct their resources to CCF, they can be assured that impactful organizations that align with the donor's goals are strengthened.
Good
Keep up the good work by staying connected with nonprofits that you already fund, and explore new ones who align with your mission.
Feel free to pick up the phone and call one of the CCF team. It is a great starting point to learn about their funding and build relationships.
Connect donor values and wishes with organizations that strengthen communities and families.
Less than 5
Grant Applicant - applied in 2015
I have had three contacts with the Grants Manager and each time, her conversation was crisp and terse to the point of being unkind. I was left with the distinct impression that I was wasting her time with my questions. To be fair, a phone call to the Program Officer with this same foundation was a very pleasant experience.
Difficult to work with
Minnesota
Current or former grantee
Funded for lesser amount
2015
Bad
It depends on who you talk to. I will never contact the Grants Manager again. She has left me with a poor impression of the Catholic Community Foundation.
Average
Nonprofits should feel free to contact your staff to get answers to their questions. ALL of your staff should treat callers with common courtesy.
More than 15
