8 survey respondents
Location: 2356 University Ave W Ste 420, Saint Paul, 55114 MN
EIN: 41-6009902
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Reviewer 2341 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2017
Program staff is great, they provide good guidance for what they'll fund, and they take time to learn from their grantees. Plus they show up at events and I see them at events for other nonprofits.
Positive leader in the field, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
Minnesota
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2017
Good
Always get a timely email back.
Good
They have a broad view of their funding priorities, which allows for a really diverse portfolio of grantees. Plus they do MULTI-YEAR GEN OP grants! And they're proud of it! And won't likely switch from that strategy!
If you're a fit, totally talk to a program officer about applying. It's a small staff but they're open.
Learns from their grantees and uses it to shape the next round of funding (but not so dramatically that it leaves you in the lurch). Plus their Special Projects grant is clutch for investments in big projects/new work.
5
Reviewer 9284 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2017
They only fund organizations they have a relationship with--but they are loyal once you get in! I wouldn't send a blind LOI/proposal... try to meet with a program officer first.
Positive leader in the field, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues
Minnesota
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2017
Good
They respond to emails in a timely manner, and are happy to help with questions.
Good
They have a few different funding areas, and are very clear in what they are looking for. I appreciate that they focus on helping the person, with no blame (for situations of domestic violence or sex work).
I love that they try to reduce the burden on nonprofits--every grant is on a 2 year cycle, which provides stability. They also commit to continuing support for foundations already in their portfolios.
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Grant Applicant - applied in 2018
Our organization has received funding for projects for several years. My experience with the program manager has extremely favorable -- helpful in clarifying the guidelines, processes and make-up of the decision makers.
Insightful, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Responsive
Minnesota
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2018
Good
Good
More than 15
Reviewer 680 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2017
The program officers are very knowledgeable, and keep the trustees interest in mind at all times. Getting to know the interests of the trustees through the program officers.
Positive leader in the field, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Responsive
(Unknown)
Current or former grantee
Funded for lesser amount
2017
Good
Good
30
Grant Applicant - applied in 2015
The community grants manager is approachable, kind, and glad to discuss potential grant projects. In site visits from the Butler Family Foundation, you can expect to be vetted thoroughly and answer excellent questions about your program/s.
Positive leader in the field, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues
Minnesota
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2015
Good
Call them! They will be glad to talk with you.
Good
There are three generations of family on the board of trustees, and they are ensuring that Patrick and Aimee Butler's philanthropic priorities continue.
Accessibility to grantee organizations
10 to 15 hours
Reviewer 253 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2017
Their online application is very user friendly. Also, their program officer are very approachable and willing to answer questions on the phone.
Positive leader in the field, Insightful, Likes site visits, Openminded
Minnesota
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2017
Good
Good
Very good at communication. If you receive an invation to apply for funding the instructions are very clear and you know what is expected of you.
16
Reviewer 886 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2016
The Butler Family Foundation is straight-forward, willing to talk through ideas, and the staff has always been pleasant to work with.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Responsive
Minnesota
Current or former grantee
Funded for lesser amount
2016
Good
Good
Please continue your current grant-making processes.
They try hard to be transparent about what they are and are not interested in supporting. If something is not obvious from their printed materials, they are willing to answer questions.
Reviewer 827 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2016
The program officers are accessible, friendly, and helpful.
Reasonable character restrictions, Culturally sensitive
Applied for funding
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2016
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Yes
Still waiting to hear back
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