8 survey respondents
Location: 220 Montgomery St Ste 850, San Francisco, 94104 CA
EIN: 20-2121739
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15 hours
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33%
67%
58%
42%
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Professional in the field
This funder tends to overshadow others with their high profile, and "expertise." They spend a lot of effort raising money, which in effect takes funding away from other causes or solutions. They are inaccessible, so there is little community input on where that funding ultimately goes.
California
Professional in the field
2021
Bad
It is well known that you need an "in" to be funded by this organization.
Bad
Their marketing and outreach is excellent, and could be leveraged for the whole field if they were better at building community engagement.
0
Grant Applicant - applied in 2019
Very arduous application and data tracking metrics. Application consisted of over 20 requested documents, with multiple requirements for large data uploads in their portal, and excessive follow ups. There was not much consideration for the amount of time that goes into the application and follow ups included many questions that were answered in the sent materials-unclear if they read the information they required.
Difficult to work with, Bureaucratic, Risk averse
California
Current or former grantee
Funded for lesser amount
2019
Bad
Average
Trust your non-profits, and please be aware of the power dynamic of your being a funder. We will jump when you ask us to--so please don't ask us to go through hoops you don't actually need or care about.
30
Grant Applicant - applied in 2014
Tipping Point is great in theory, backed by a lot of influential/wealthy funders. For a trusted colleague however, I would tell them to proceed with caution. If your intent is to diversity your funding sources, you may lose some high net worth donors (if they also give significantly to TP) because they could argue they are giving twice to the same organization - when in fact, as fundraisers know, that is not the case. TP funds organizations that have proven successes and have systems in place to be able to collect, analyze, and utilize data - again, great in theory, but difficult for up and coming change-making organizations that would benefit the most from the institutional support and funding that TP offers. I would highly recommend speaking to current or past TP grantees to see if exploring this opportunity is the best for your organization, I know there are a lot of mixed reviews.
Inadvertently exerts negative influence in the field, Culturally incompetent, Bureaucratic, Risk averse
California
Applied and not funded
2014
Average
It feels like you have to know the influential people behind the organization to get any attention.
Average
They have a lot of influence and power, which comes with both advantages and challenges. I do think it can be dangerous to consolidate influence and power within one organization, and the way TP is structured - who gets invited to their events, to join their board/leadership council, etc. becomes a status symbol which leads to large sums of money being donated to one organization. I have had too many donors who informed me that they would have given more if they haven't donated so significantly already to Tipping Point that year.
Be a leader in educating funders about the impact of their dollars beyond Tipping Point. Consider smaller, unrestricted funding to organizations that have not quite met the expectations of being a full-grantee for TP but still doing incredible work in support of their communities. Give an opportunity for grantees (past and present), orgs that did not receive funding, orgs that won't even bother to apply for funding to give honest feedback (perhaps through this site) and listen. Tipping Point oozes privilege, wondering if that's really ok with the leadership there or would you prefer to be a true partner to incredible organizations in the bay area?
Consolidate groups of high-wealth donors and fundraise to benefit their grantees
36
Professional in the field
I find it offensive in the extreme that they promote the idea that 100% of donations to them go to grants. This hurts every other nonprofit. In fact they get particular major donors (including the wealthy parents and family members of the principals) to donate for administration. The implication is that other nonprofits are spending "unnecessary" money on donations.
California
Professional in the field
2017
Bad
Average
It would appear their philanthropic goals are to have great lavish parties and get in the press for claiming ages-old ideas as their new ideas.
I'm glad for the good you're doing. I wish you didn't detract from this by inadvertently trashing other nonprofits and by having your class arrogance show so blatantly.
Get publicity. Their publicists are doing a great job for them.
0
Grant Applicant - applied in 2015
We are grateful for the grant we received and also the ongoing training that Tipping Point provides.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Culturally sensitive, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded
California
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2015
Good
Good
0
Reviewer 127 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2017
They're by invite only and the process includes an incredibly thorough vetting of organizational infrastructure, performance, and leadership.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Responsive
California
Current or former grantee
Funded for greater amount
2017
Average
Though they're incredibly accessible to their grantees, if you're not part of their portfolio, it's difficult to connect on a partnership level.
Good
Tipping Point is the cream of the crop when it comes to Foundations.
Nothing - fantastic to work with Tipping Point!
It's about more than funding - they are a true partner and collaborator in the shared vision of success/
Grant Applicant - applied in 2015
Very fancy place and full of itself. They seem super generous if you match what they want to do, but they can take you on a long ride that is a lot of work and then give you nothing.
Invitation only, Difficult to work with
Applied for funding
40
2015
Not so much
Not so much
No
Grant Applicant - applied in 2016
Very generous, committed to building a partnership, offers many useful resources beyond financial grants.
Reasonable character restrictions, Reasonable reporting terms, Positive leader in the field
Applied for funding
15
2016
Yes
Yes
Yes
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$250,001 - $1 million
Peer Networking
General operating
