William G Mcgowan Charitable Fund Inc

Which state are you working in?

Nevada

What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?

Current or former grantee

If you were funded, tell us the outcome

Funded for amount requested

What year was this experience?

2017

How would you rate this funder's accessibility?

Bad

It took us 3 years to finally get a meeting, and it was only because we had a board member who lived in his neighborhood. Being a 100+ year old non-profit with proven results was not enough.

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?

Think of your non-profits as your partners. We are out there doing the good work that makes your philanthropic goals a reality. TOGETHER, your funding and our work will make the world a better place for us all!

Is there anything else that'd be useful for others to know to understand this funder?

Without an "insider" who can set up a meeting with a Trustee, it will be very hard to get funding, regardless of the quality and impact of your programs.

Tell us one thing that this funder does really well

Once you get "in" with them, they are very generous, giving a meaningful grant that can truly have an impact.

How many hours did the grant application process take?

20