Pershing Square Foundation

Which state are you working in?

California

What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?

Did not apply

If you were funded, tell us the outcome

What year was this experience?

2015

How would you rate this funder's accessibility?

Bad

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

Bad

They claim to fund "exceptional leaders and innovative organizations that tackle important social issues and deliver scalable and sustainable impact" but their portfolio has a mix of organizations - many which does not deliver at scale or sustainably.

If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?

To have a clear process for considering new grantees and to treat grantees and grant seekers professionally. I've had several poor interactions with Amy Herskovitz, who previously led this foundation (now leads Fortitude).

Is there a question you'd like this funder to answer?

What has changed at the Pershing Square Foundation under new leadership?

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

They appear to be biased to male-led organizations.

Tell us one thing that this funder does really well

The international organizations that they fund are relatively strong.