168 survey respondents
Location: 1250 Hancock St Ste 701n, Quincy, 02169 MA
EIN: 04-2755323
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2%
8 hours
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94%
6%
92%
8%
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Grant Applicant - applied in 2026
This funder has longer term relationships with grantees than most I have worked with.
Positive leader in the field, Culturally sensitive, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Responsive
Massachusetts
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2026
Good
Average
0
Grant Applicant - applied in 2026
Their application is straightforward and user-friendly.
Massachusetts
Grant currently pending
Other
2026
Good
Average
just applied
Less than 5
Grant Applicant - applied in 2026
The application process was straightforward and easily accessible.
Connecticut
Grant currently pending
2026
Good
Good
Less than 5
Reviewer 7349 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2026
Imagine a trusted nonprofit colleague is thinking of approaching this funder. S/he asks what you think they should know as they start their quest Imagine a trusted nonprofit colleague is thinking of approaching this funder. S/he asks what you think they should know as they start their quest
Imagine a trusted nonprofit colleague is thinking of approaching this funder. S/he asks what you think they should know as they start their quest
Inadvertently exerts negative influence in the field, Difficult to work with, Culturally incompetent
Louisiana
Grant currently pending
Funded for amount requested
2026
Bad
Imagine a trusted nonprofit colleague is thinking of approaching this funder. S/he asks what you think they should know as they start their quest
Bad
Imagine a trusted nonprofit colleague is thinking of approaching this funder. S/he asks what you think they should know as they start their quest
Imagine a trusted nonprofit colleague is thinking of approaching this funder. S/he asks what you think they should know as they start their quest
Imagine a trusted nonprofit colleague is thinking of approaching this funder. S/he asks what you think they should know as they start their quest
Imagine a trusted nonprofit colleague is thinking of approaching this funder. S/he asks what you think they should know as they start their quest
9
Grant Applicant - applied in 2026
Simple application.
Rhode Island
Grant currently pending
Other
2026
Average
Average
No response yet
0
Grant Applicant - applied in 2025
My experience with NMF has been very easy and straightforward. My understanding of the organization is to promote educational equality and that is always worth pursuing.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Culturally sensitive, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded
Connecticut
Current or former grantee
Other
2025
Good
Website very easy to navigate.
Good
Keep doing what you are doing!
3 to 1 match from NMF board member
Honors their commitment to better education for all
Less than 5
Grant Applicant - applied in 2025
You want to be sure to respond to the questions asked while including program's need for support.
Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, "Gets" nonprofits and issues
Massachusetts
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2025
Good
Good
This foundation understands there are many paths to advancing equity and reducing racial disparities in public education.
Given the looming threat of cuts to federal education funding, it is crucial for the foundation to persist in offering grants that support targeted programs and initiatives aimed at promoting equity in education.
The foundation's grant portal is user friendly.
5 to 10 hours
Grant Applicant - applied in 2025
I can’t speak to their full funding process, but in submitting a sponsorship request I found their application straightforward and clear. The guidelines were easy to follow, and the information they requested felt reasonable and relevant. From the outset, they appear to value clarity and efficiency, which makes the process approachable for organizations of all sizes.
Connecticut
Grant currently pending
2025
Good
Good
Prioritize direct consultation with tribal citizens and leaders throughout your grantmaking process. Too often, funding decisions affecting Indigenous communities are made without fully engaging those who hold the lived experience, cultural knowledge, and sovereignty to guide the work.
Less than 5
Grant Applicant - applied in 2025
This is a straightforward grant application with minimal requirements.
Rhode Island
Grant currently pending
2025
Good
The portal and website were intuitive, and when I had a question, it was answered very quickly over email.
I'm not sure!
Streamlined, easy to understand grant process.
5 to 10 hours
Grant Applicant - applied in 2025
Make sure you have all the information you need up front - print the application so you can be prepared and make sure to note the limits on characters in some boxes.
Massachusetts
Grant currently pending
2025
Good
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