The California Wellness Foundation

10 survey respondents

Location: City National Plaza, 515 S. Flower Street, Suite 1100, Los Angeles, 90071 CA

EIN: 95-4292101

Write a Review

86%

14%

What was the overall relationship with the funder?

How many hours did the grant application process take?

6 hours

Median

78%

22%

How would you rate this funder's accessibility?

94%

6%

How successfully do you think the funder is accomplishing its current philanthropic goals?

Important Information

2017 Deadlines:

Types of Grants Awarded:

Geographic Focus:

Interests/Priorities

Key Personnel

Financial Summary

For Fiscal Year

Total Assets:

Total Grants:

Change in Assets FY :

Amount of Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits:

Sample Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits in

Largest Grant:

Smallest Grant:

Average Grant:

Top descriptors for this funder

6Positive leader in the field4"Gets" nonprofits and issues4Culturally sensitive3Builds relationships3Gives more than money3Likes site visits2Friendly2Openminded2Responsive2Risk taker1Bureaucratic1Insightful

Advice from a Friend

The California Wellness Foundation

Aug 15, 2019 1

Reviewer 398 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2017

Be aware of their funding priorities. If you are uncertain, call them.

Pros

Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded

More Feedback

Apr 04, 2018 1

Professional in the field

They are wonderful to work with and easy to schedule time with

Pros

Positive leader in the field, Builds relationships

More Feedback

Mar 29, 2018 1

Reviewer 6243 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2015

I would recommend you are well versed in TCWF priority areas before making a call and be assured your mission aligns. Also, TCWF s
Program officers attend various community outreach events, such as funder panels. I would recommend attending and introducing yourself and your organization.

Pros

Positive leader in the field, Culturally sensitive, Responsive

More Feedback

Feb 09, 2018 1

Grant Applicant - applied in 2017

They can be a great partner. They get nonprofits and the need for core support. Their funding priorities, while prioritizing health, understand the connection of health issues and other areas -- poverty, safety net, criminal justice, etc.

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

More Feedback

Aug 16, 2017 1

Reviewer 316 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2014

They are not super interested in being contacted by phone - just go ahead and send an LOI for them to review. Another way to start building a relationship with their staff would be to present on panels or otherwise participate in conferences they are attending that cover issues in their program areas.

Pros

Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Culturally sensitive, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues

More Feedback

Aug 16, 2017 1

Grant Applicant - applied in 2016

They have a very top down approach. If you don't fit their model, you are not considered at all. It was impossible to get them to open their minds to work beyond what they are already doing.

More Feedback

Aug 10, 2017

Grant Applicant - applied in 2017

It is best to talk with someone at the foundation first, if at all possible, to flesh our your ideas per what they are looking for, which can vary by grant period, depend on recent grants awarded, etc. They are open to these conversations. :)

Pros

Positive leader in the field, Culturally sensitive, Friendly, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues

More Feedback

Jul 19, 2017 1

Reviewer 297 - Grant Applicant - applied before 2014

Don't try to ask questions. They aren't very communicative. Go by the information that they publish.

More Feedback

Jul 12, 2017 1

Reviewer 859 - Grant Applicant

It is difficult to connect to this organization. Try to talk with someone who has been funded to further understand the focus of their funding.

Cons

Bureaucratic

More Feedback

Jun 30, 2017 1

Reviewer 851 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2016

It's best to have someone with a personal relationship to the program officer, make initial contact.

More Feedback

Would you like to share your experiences about this funder?

funder logo

The California Wellness Foundation