15 survey respondents
Location: 223 4th Ave 1400 Benedum Trees, Pittsburgh, 15222 PA
EIN: 25-1086799
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Grant Applicant - applied in 2019
The funder's healthcare Program Officer makes herself very accessible via email, cell phone and face to face meetings. Although she is very busy, she responds to all questions in a timely manner.
Positive leader in the field, Insightful, Builds relationships, Responsive
West Virginia
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2019
Good
In order to be successful with this funder, you must meet with their Program Officers first. Never submit an application without first discussing it with their staff.
I like working with this funder because they act more as a partner and work with you long before the application process starts. By working with their Healthcare Program Officer from the beginning that an idea is formed, we have been better able to collaborate with others and strength our proposals.
5
Grant Applicant - applied in 2016
I would suggest reaching out to the staff to discuss the proposal for guidance, as they specific areas of funding. Staff is friendly and helpful. Do not be too wordy or frilly in your narrative. Straight forward outcomes and measures seem to be best.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
West Virginia
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2016
Good
Good
Do not stop doing what you have been. Some of the greatest programs and projects with wide reaching impact have come from your support. Making an investment in the most needed areas.
Foundation is more than a funder, they are truly an investor and help to assure success.
Provides seed dollars to get projects moving forward to allow leverage for matching funds and buy in from other agencies and foundations.
12
Grant Applicant - applied in 2019
you should meet with the Program Director before submitting a proposal, and make sure your ideas match the Foundation's priorities.
Positive leader in the field
West Virginia
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2019
Good
Good
Build a relationship with the Program Director; be transparent.
Provides excellent program guidance.
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Reviewer 1794 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2019
I would reach out to the program manager before applying. This person will be willing to quickly determine if your project fits under the scope of their funding priorities.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues
West Virginia
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2019
Good
I've not always been funded, but I've always been told in a fair in diplomatic way why our project was not funded.
Good
I think the Benedum Foundation has a strong, historic reputation in our state, and their program managers remain mindful of our grant deliverables and stay engaged through the project to ensure we're meeting them.
I'd like to thank this funder for its frankness and openness regarding advocacy/lobbying issues. Over the past few years, policy work has taken a very partisan turn. This is the only grantor that ensures we aren't politicizing our primary grant mission, and I really appreciate that.
They love to collaborate with other state grantors.
Although located in another state, the program managers stay very much entrenched in our community. They know us; they understand the challenges our culture faces. They know whom we should partner with on projects; they help us overcome obstacles. It's a very different dynamic than with national grantors.
10 to 15 hours
Reviewer 1652 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2019
I owe so much gratitude to the Benedum Foundation for believing that grassroots community work can help create health in communities and vulnerable individuals. As a physician I realize our medical system is geared for disease treatment but a healthy community involves prevention and that entails much of what the Benedum Foundation have supported over the last five years in our work here in eastern West Virginia. Our work has focused on youth and physical activity as well as lowering cost, educating, and providing more access to healthy food for citizens with food insecurity. Our message is growing to a state wide level and hopefully will continue as we try to tackle obesity and diabetes which at the current time are undefeated.
The grant process was fair and gives opportunity for small projects that have potential for larger reach. Benedum also supports and acknowledges the critical aspect of team-based approaches to health which involve people outside of healthcare.
Again many thanks and let’s keep trying to change the world one community at a time
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
West Virginia
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2019
Good
Good
nothing specific....we appreciate the support
Have clear specific aims which can be achieved in the time frame of the grant
Communication and trust in the project lead who knows their community and its resources and needs
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Reviewer 2714 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2019
I suggest you review the grantors funded projects. They are interested in community development efforts that are sustainable after funding ends
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
West Virginia
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2019
Good
Kim has always been available for consultations and for offering guidance.
Good
I can’t really think of anything.
I think this funder is very aware of the social and political environment in which the funder is involved.
10
Grant Applicant - applied in 2017
Definitely a good idea to call and set up a meeting before you apply. The program officer is very helpful and will help guide you as you consider applying.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
West Virginia
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2017
Good
Good
This funder has deep knowledge of West Virginia and is well connected to persons working on issues. They are able
There is a lot of data that is collected about what works and what doesn't work from final grant reports. I would like to see a meta-analysis of this information to see if there are any themes that emerge.
This funder has a deep knowledge of West Virginia and is well connected to persons working on issues. They are able to create a synergy by networking persons together for the common good.
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Grant Applicant - applied in 2018
We have found that a conversation around our request with staff prior to applying to be very helpful. We talk through potential questions and it helps us understand the best way to convey our request and tell our story.
Positive leader in the field, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
West Virginia
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2018
Good
Good
Just to remain open minded to new and innovative ways to solve some of West Virginias largest challenges.
The Benedum Foundation does most everything well. We find the staff to be very accessible and always willing to help. Building collaborative partners has been one thing that really stands out. Benedum really lead the way in looking at expanding outcomes by building collaborative partnerships around an issue.
10 to 15 hours
Reviewer 9786 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2018
The sample response may be somewhat true. I would add that if a non-profit is involved with community meetings they would most likely find someone who could assist with making the proper contact with this funder. Their presence is very broad across many sectors of health in WV.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
West Virginia
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2018
Good
Good
The support is appreciated and keep up the great work!
This funder is open and transparent, will be honest about what they will or will not fund.
Brings many non-profit sectors together to share information and encourage collaboration.
10
Grant Applicant - applied in 2018
The application process was successful with prior meetings and phone calls with the staff at the Benedum Foundation. We have also found success in the partnerships suggested by the foundation staff. They seem invested in our organization beyond the grant year.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Friendly, Builds relationships, Openminded, Responsive
West Virginia
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2018
Good
Average
I am not aware of their philanthropic goals specifically.
Divide your outcomes into quarterly action items to keep your organization on track.
Sharing success stories, connection resources and partners, attending meetings and conferences for face to face relationships.
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