William Penn Foundation

5 survey respondents

Location: 2 Logan Square, Philadelphia, 19103 PA

EIN: 23-1503488

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Top descriptors for this funder

4Positive leader in the field4Risk taker3Builds relationships3Gives more than money3Responsive2"Gets" nonprofits and issues2Culturally sensitive2Insightful1Bureaucratic1Doesn't "get" nonprofits and issues1Inadvertently exerts negative influence in the field1Risk averse

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William Penn Foundation

May 10, 2019

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.

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Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues

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May 01, 2019

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.

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Inadvertently exerts negative influence in the field, Doesn't "get" nonprofits and issues, Bureaucratic, Risk averse

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Jul 09, 2018

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.

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Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, Responsive

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Aug 28, 2017

Grant Applicant - applied in 2017

The funder is a great partner who encourages collaboration in a realistic way.

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Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Responsive

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Aug 28, 2017

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.

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Positive leader in the field, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Builds relationships, Responsive

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