L G Balfour Foundation

Which state are you working in?

Massachusetts

What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?

Current or former grantee

If you were funded, tell us the outcome

Funded for amount requested

What year was this experience?

2024

How would you rate this funder's accessibility?

Good

They are available to help answer questions about the grant – and also very patient, kind and helpful about troubleshooting issues with their grant portal!

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

Good

I appreciate that this Foundation doesn't only ask how we evaluate our program – they ask how we have used our evaluation results to make a change that improved our performance or impact. I rarely come across that question, but it always makes me think the funder is likely doing a good job evaluating which nonprofits will be effective partners in pursuing their philanthropic goals.

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

Their process is managed by Bank of America Philanthropic Solutions

Tell us one thing that this funder does really well

They have a PDF with a particularly detailed FAQ about their process and their philanthropic goals. Also, they give general operating grants.

How many hours did the grant application process take?

30