5 survey respondents
Location: 2 Logan Square, Philadelphia, 19103 PA
EIN: 23-1503488
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Reviewer 7538 - Professional in the field
DO NOT apply without establishing some sort of relationship with them first. The staff is great but the family/Board is tough and rigid.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues
Pennsylvania
Professional in the field
Funded for amount requested
2018
Average
Much of the family is very active in supporting the community outside of the Foundation. They mostly do so under the radar
Good
Loosen up a bit! Allow program officers/directors to make more flexible discretionary grants. Provide more outreach/TA on how to apply
Supports truly disenfranchised communities
0
Reviewer 3087 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2018
William Penn has very rigid funding priorities. If you are not positive your organization or project fits, you should talk to a program officer. The application process is difficult and complicated, so make sure you give yourself plenty of time to put everything together.
Inadvertently exerts negative influence in the field, Doesn't "get" nonprofits and issues, Bureaucratic, Risk averse
Pennsylvania
Current or former grantee
Funded for lesser amount
2018
Good
The program officer for the grant area we applied for has been great. They respond quickly and have even helped us figure out how to deal better with the complicated application process.
Average
The rigidity of their funding priorities means that it is difficult to talk about work in a holistic way. For example, ensuring access to education is about much more than what happens in the classroom or on school grounds, but it seems that is the only type of work that fits within the funding priority area.
I think that the Board and senior staff would benefit greatly from looking at how their funding process perpetuates unhealthy dynamics in the non-profit world by rewarding large, white-led organizations for their pre-existing access to decision makers and resources, and keeps out groups that are led by and directly rooted in Black, LGBTQIA, immigrant, and other marginalized communities.
They are one of the few funders in PA that fund statewide work, including large collaborative campaigns and projects.
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Grant Applicant - applied in 2017
Be candid with your program officer - they will return the favor. The grant process is intensive and challenging but very rewarding.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, Responsive
Colorado
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2017
Good
Good
Provide timely and relevant feedback - and ask insightful questions.
200
Grant Applicant - applied in 2017
The funder is a great partner who encourages collaboration in a realistic way.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Responsive
Pennsylvania
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2017
Good
Good
30
Reviewer 310 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2016
Reach out to program officers. They are very open to discussing ideas, and providing open, honest feedback to shape applications.
Positive leader in the field, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Builds relationships, Responsive
Pennsylvania
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2016
Average
Web site is cumbersome. Requires some digging to find the information you are looking for.
Good
Funder consistently pushes for their vision - helping NPO's step up their games as well.
Streamline reporting.
Feedback!
30
