4 survey respondents
Location: C/o Harry L Arkin 7535 Hampden Aven, Denver, 80231 CO
EIN: 84-0972203
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Reviewer 3759 - Professional in the field
Looks like at long last they have ended the onerous grants process, and now will operate more as a professional foundation.
Colorado
Professional in the field
Funded for amount requested
2017
Average
Things are changing and I think a new ED will help this a lot. But still remains to be seen.
Average
Too new to comment here.
Respect their new grant guidelines. Don't apply if you're not directly aligned with those.
Changed grant guidelines
0
Reviewer 9034 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2017
Plan on spending quite a bit of time (more than 20 hours) completing this application. Consider whether the average amount granted ($2,500) worth it.
Doesn't "get" nonprofits and issues
Colorado
Applied and not funded
2017
Average
It is relatively easy to contact someone, but they were not always able to answer questions adequately.
Average
Widen your scope and try looking beyond public schools as the only organization that serves the needs of children.
Call before applying.
Nothing stands out.
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Grant Applicant - applied in 2016
This is among the worst grant applications I've encountered in 10+ years as a grant writer. It's petty, poorly written, and punitive. The foundation clearly cares little for nonprofits' limited resources and is uninterested in truly helping move the needle. Its application is looking to weed out applicants more than to help foster positive change. There are better ways to weed out applicants than to require this onerous of a proposal.
Inadvertently exerts negative influence in the field, Doesn't "get" nonprofits and issues, Difficult to work with, Bureaucratic
Colorado
Applied and not funded
2016
Bad
Bad
if you're looking to weed out applicants - do it through a simpler process - an LOI, invited applicants only, etc.
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Grant Applicant - applied in 2017
As with any foundation, make sure your goals align with the Foundation's focus areas. Grants are modest, but the staff is approachable, friendly, and deeply committed to making the community better. Their grant process is a bit antiquated, requiring multiple paper copies with different info on different colored pages.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Culturally sensitive, Friendly, Builds relationships, Responsive
Colorado
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2017
Good
Good
While I understand the paper grant submission process, having been on that side of the grantmaking process also, the requirement for multiple copies and different information on different colored paper is rather cumbersome. A common grant application or online application process might be more efficient for all.
This foundation has a personal approach with grantees and is truly committed to their mission and the work their grantees engage in. Good response time on funding requests also.
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