Pohlad Family Foundation

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Location: 60 S 6th St Ste 3900, Minneapolis, 55402 MN

EIN: 41-1768558

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Top descriptors for this funder

11Responsive10Builds relationships9"Gets" nonprofits and issues9Positive leader in the field8Friendly8Openminded7Culturally sensitive7Gives more than money7Insightful4Likes site visits4Risk taker2Worth the time to pitch

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Pohlad Family Foundation

Jan 27, 2021

Reviewer 2034 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2020

The Pohlad Family Foundation is a rare jewel among funders. They seek to find out your true needs and trust their grantees. The grants and reporting process is streamlined and not overly burdensome. Pohlad staff are knowledgeable, passionate, and seek greater understanding. I would recommend that you build a relationship with the program officers if you fit in their funding guidelines. Their staff are committed to the work and show up in spaces to advance the cause.

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Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive

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Feb 24, 2020

Reviewer 7264 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2019

The program officers with whom we worked are exceptionally collaborative. It didn't feel like they were making us jump through hoops to get funding, but that they were walking along side us in mission.

Email was the most effective way to get responses to questions.

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Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker

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Jul 26, 2019

Grant Applicant - applied in 2019

The Pohlad Family Foundation is one of the best foundation's to work with! I would recommend reaching out to one of their program officers to talk through your idea first and get their input. Their feedback is very helpful in the planning stages of the proposal, they are very honest about what they are looking for in a quality proposal.

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Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive

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Nov 27, 2018

Reviewer 3289 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2018

Grant is involved and could be in two parts. The first may be (depending on the grant) is to write an LOI then if you are selected as we were, a full proposal.

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Responsive

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Oct 29, 2018

Grant Applicant - applied in 2018

This is a great foundation. We were approached at a conference to talk about one of our projects, submitted a proposal and it's been a great relationship. They are flexible and willing to let us design a program that works for our local needs and gaps.

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Positive leader in the field, Friendly, Builds relationships, Openminded, Responsive

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Oct 02, 2018

Grant Applicant - applied in 2018

Their new grants process is highly competitive. They are committed to their new vision. Make sure your plan fits squarely within their vision.

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Positive leader in the field, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive

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May 17, 2018

Reviewer 3893 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2018

Search the Pohlad Foundation website for the vast array of research and resources available.

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Positive leader in the field, Culturally sensitive, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded

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May 15, 2018

Grant Applicant - applied in 2018

We are submitting an LOI, and hoping to be invited to apply for the grant. They have been so responsive and helpful, and I appreciate the detailed information provided.

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Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive

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Jan 27, 2018

Reviewer 9879 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2017

Working with the Pohlad Family Foundation has been an amazing and rewarding experience. The director is a visionary leader who really listens. Go in with a clear and concise proposal and know your stuff!

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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

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Aug 23, 2017

Reviewer 726 - Did not apply

Executive Director

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Insightful, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues

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Response from Pohlad Family Foundation

Oct 06, 2017

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