Siouxland Community Foundation
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Location: 505 5th St Ste 412, Sioux City, 51101 IA
EIN: 42-1323904
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Top descriptors for this funder
6Friendly6Openminded6Responsive4"Gets" nonprofits and issues4Builds relationships3Positive leader in the field2Culturally sensitive2Gives more than money2Insightful2Risk taker1Likes site visits
Siouxland Community Foundation
Aug 03, 2019
Grant Applicant - applied in 2018
To get started I went on-line and got their phone number. I gave them a call and told them what we had in mind and they encouraged me to apply. Questions I had in submission were answered by a phone call.
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Which state are you working in?
Iowa
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded, tell us the outcome
Funded for lesser amount
What year was this experience?
2018
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Good
I made a phone call and was encouraged to apply.
Everything is done on line so you do have to have a little "IT" knowledge.
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its current philanthropic goals?
Good
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
The staff was willing to help
How many hours did the grant application process take?
10
Jul 30, 2019
Reviewer 8769 -
Grant Applicant - applied in 2016
Check out the Foundation's Mission Statement and research types of projects they have previously funded.
Pros
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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Which state are you working in?
Iowa
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded, tell us the outcome
Funded for lesser amount
What year was this experience?
2016
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its current philanthropic goals?
Good
Foundation is excellent at leveraging funds to maximize community impact.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Keep up the good work!
Is there anything else that'd be useful for others to know to understand this funder?
Check out past funded projects!
Very approachable! If you have any questions or concerns beginning or during the application process, don't hesitate to contact them.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Foundation is actively involved/engaged in the local community.
How many hours did the grant application process take?
5
Jul 29, 2019
Grant Applicant - applied in 2018
To make sure you have all your ducks in a row before applying!
Pros
Friendly, Openminded, Responsive
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Which state are you working in?
Nebraska
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded, tell us the outcome
Funded for greater amount
What year was this experience?
2018
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Good
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its current philanthropic goals?
Good
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
You guys do an awesome job!
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
We were so appreciative they had extended our deadline of what we purchased, as we were in the middle of a move when the grant was issued!!! You guys ROCK!
How many hours did the grant application process take?
6
Jul 26, 2019
Grant Applicant - applied in 2018
If you have a question, just call. Easy to get ahold of and answers are available to almost any technical questions. Advice on conerns available too.
Pros
Friendly, Openminded, Responsive
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Which state are you working in?
Iowa
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded, tell us the outcome
Funded for lesser amount
What year was this experience?
2018
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Good
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its current philanthropic goals?
Good
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Provide a little more guidance on what type of projects each grantor might consider for funding. There are general areas listed, but maybe examples within those areas.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Very easy application and all umbrella grantors use same application. Do not have to relearn format if applying to multiple grantors.
How many hours did the grant application process take?
10 to 15 hours
Jul 26, 2019
Grant Applicant - applied in 2019
Read and re-read the evaluation criteria before and as you write, taking care to relate the project to those criteria.
Pros
Positive leader in the field, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
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Which state are you working in?
Iowa
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded, tell us the outcome
Funded for lesser amount
What year was this experience?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Good
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its current philanthropic goals?
Good
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Open-minded to new opportunities and projects.
How many hours did the grant application process take?
5
Jul 25, 2019
Grant Applicant - applied in 2019
Read the guidelines to see if you qualify, it's an easy process, we have been very happy with our relationship with the foundation.
Pros
Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
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Which state are you working in?
Nebraska
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded, tell us the outcome
Funded for lesser amount
What year was this experience?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Good
Very accessible!
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its current philanthropic goals?
Good
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
communicate
How many hours did the grant application process take?
Less than 5
Jul 25, 2019
Grant Applicant - applied in 2019
The people there are helpful and help you if you struggle with their on line application. The application is fairly easy and if you don't have everything you can save it and go back later and add more information.
Pros
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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Which state are you working in?
Iowa
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded, tell us the outcome
Funded for lesser amount
What year was this experience?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Good
Very assessable
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its current philanthropic goals?
Good
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Continue to increase visibility and be approachable. Its better than its ever been, don't change that :)
Is there anything else that'd be useful for others to know to understand this funder?
There is a small staff doing a ton of work.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
I feel like the foundation tries to support all the agencies in the community and sometimes has a priority cause they are giving "extra points" for. The have had more workshops and meetings to help agencies grow and be more sustainable.
How many hours did the grant application process take?
5 to 10 hours
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