Pollination Project Foundation

Location: 1569 Solano Avenue, #643, Berkeley, 94707 CA

EIN: 46-0675457

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9Friendly8Builds relationships8Gives more than money7"Gets" nonprofits and issues7Culturally sensitive7Openminded7Risk taker6Positive leader in the field6Responsive5Insightful2Likes site visits1Bureaucratic

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Pollination Project Foundation

Aug 28, 2017 2

Reviewer 256 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2015

The Pollination Project is one of the few funders which will help new nonprofits get started. The grant is only $1,000 but it's a base. They are interested in broad range of issues, but enthusiastically fund environmental projects. There is a requirement that you use renewable sources, organic foods, etc. if that is included in your proposal. We needed to source a caterer that provided organic food and recyclable serving utensils. If you have questions, they are responsive and will help you meet your deliverables.

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Response from Pollination Project Foundation

Dec 06, 2017

Thanks for the feedback and glad to know the Huffington Post article is a good benefit! We work hard on that piece so it is always nice to hear it is useful.

Aug 24, 2017 1

Reviewer 767 - Grant Applicant - applied before 2014

Really look around the non profit world and see if you can find any alternatives for funding. Are the startup costs for a 501 worth it?i.e. Incorporation, attorney, accountant are just the start. The Pollination Project is really the easiest and best in helping start ups.

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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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Response from Pollination Project Foundation

Dec 06, 2017

Wow, you are very kind. We take pride in supporting start up efforts and so glad that we were able to help you!

Aug 23, 2017 1

Grant Applicant - applied in 2017

Make sure you are applying for something tangible - donors like to see measurable impact.

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

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Response from Pollination Project Foundation

Aug 23, 2017

Great feedback- thank you so much. One thing we are really struggling with is the balance between just believing in people and their dreams- and measurable impact. Thanks for identifying that tension since we believe not everything needs to be measured; but as a funder, it is hard to translate that belief in practice. Thanks for being part of the Pollination Project's grantee community!

Aug 23, 2017

Reviewer 326 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2015

The Pollination Project is a compassionate organization that supports grantees to flourish and sustain their projects. They believe that both people and compassionate projects can drive change. They support their grantee network with trainings, collaborative networking, and opportunities to receive funding through impact grants. They listen and support grantees through their work by taking time to follow up on reports, connecting through social media and e-mails, and even phone calls. The Pollination Project funding model and support is one of a kind! Every foundation should consider moving towards this type of funding model. The projects that they fund are successful because of the support, which leads to grantees impacting local and global issues. The support, training and networking opportunities that The Pollination Project helps grantees meet their grant goals and beyond.

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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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Response from Pollination Project Foundation

Aug 23, 2017

What a great review and thank you for all these kind words. We are absolutely honored to work with you, and to learn from you too. Thank you for all you do to make the world better.

Aug 21, 2017

Reviewer 200 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2017

The grant application is so clear-cut and easy to submit. It is all online, but I would recommend having a powerful, definitive mission statement and project outline ready before you begin. If you are serious about social change and have a promising way to actuate the proposed project, you have a great chance of receiving funding.

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Gives more than money, Culturally sensitive, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Responsive

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Response from Pollination Project Foundation

Aug 21, 2017

Thank you for your awesome feedback and for your work in the world. We are so honored to be one of your investors and proud to have you in our global community. Thanks also for letting us know how long the process took- we strive to get it down far below 5-10 hrs so it is good for us to have this info so we can look at this and try to do it better.

Aug 21, 2017 1

Reviewer 689 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2015

Most simple and easy to apply grant making organization. quick steps to follow through within 30-45 minutes of application process.

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Gives more than money, Risk taker, Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits

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Response from Pollination Project Foundation

Aug 21, 2017

Thank you so much for your review and your great work in the world! We are really appreciative of the feedback about the faster funding cycle. We agree it would be so much better if we could have a 30 day maximum decision period, and haven't been able to do it with our global team of advisors and the logistics of navigating their input. But this is something for us to aim for and glad to know it is important to you so we can prioritize it. Thanks again for all you to in the world! So proud to work with you.

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