36 survey respondents
Location: 275 East 4th Street #510, Saint Paul, 55101 MN
EIN: 36-3556481
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Reviewer 2065 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2020
Mary's Pence encourages early submission of grant applications and they are willing to give feedback on the narrative. I highly recommend an early submission. I did this and got good feedback. Even if the organization does not receive a grant from Mary's Pence, the feedback helps us write stronger narratives.
Positive leader in the field, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Responsive
Minnesota
Grant currently pending
2020
Good
Good
0
Thank you for your review. We actively welcome draft proposals for review before submission for feedback. If interested in receiving feedback, please reach out to our grants manager Robyn Browning.
Reviewer 4984 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2020
Information on the website is very clear regarding the eligibility and application process.
Builds relationships
New York
Grant currently pending
2020
Good
We didn't need to reach out but all info was very accessible online.
Good
5
Reviewer 9130 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2020
This was one of the most pleasant and helpful experiences I have had with a funder. Extremely generous with their time and advice. Very willing to work with me on the grant process. Excellent overall.
Gives more than money, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues
Montana
Grant currently pending
2020
Good
Very accessible by email. We set up a time for a phone call easily which was helpful.
Average
this is our first time working with Mary's Pence, so I do not know.
Willingness to work with me. Invited me to amend my original grant and resubmit. This is a wonderful way to work with a funder.
12
Reviewer 1815 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2020
Mary's Pence is community oriented and the funding is mostly for projects that are macro rather than micro.
Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
Illinois
Grant currently pending
Other
2020
Good
Quite accessible
Good
The application process should be made simple.
This funder is keen on specific projects that benefits the community as a whole. Direct programs with clients are not considered fundable.
Pending approval
This funder has a go to person who is always available to answer your questions in a timely manner.
5
Grant Applicant - applied in 2019
Make sure to read the guidelines and confirm that you fit the criteria; be prepared to put in some hours as questions were very specific.
Connecticut
Grant currently pending
Other
2019
Average
Average
pending
10
Thanks for your feedback. Our grant application includes specific questions that pertain to why the proposal fits Mary's Pence criteria. The guideline for the 5 questions that we ask in the narrative section is that they be answered within two pages. We appreciate the time applicants take to describe their projects.
Reviewer 5872 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2019
Make sure you are in the month and time of the grand awarding time.
Builds relationships
Georgia
Grant currently pending
Other
2019
Keep doing what you are doing.
I believe they do great for people.
I am on a depending statis the decision will not be made until May 2020.
It is accessible.
Community is the best I call for information and I spoke to a young woman that was awesome . Robyne Browning.
3
Thank you for leaving this feedback. We have two funding cycles each year. Grant applications are due August 1 and February 1. We review applications and make our funding decisions within 3 months of these dates. Please note that we welcome applications at any time.
Grant Applicant - applied before 2014
You have to have a program that supports women in the U.S. Although we were told we could reapply for a program in Haiti, they did not fund us in 2018 or 2019.
Wisconsin
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
Before 2014
Average
Good
wish they continued to fund overseas projects
10
Thank you for your feedback. Mary's Pence funds organizations that are based and operate in the U.S. and Canada. We used to fund organizations outside the U.S. and Canada and when we changed this several years ago we "grandmothered" in previous grantees who wanted to reapply for funding. Although we invited this organization to reapply, we did not end up funding them because their program did not meet our social change criteria.
Reviewer 1166 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2018
Be sure that your grant request is specifically designated to benefit women and primarily women of color. If your grant is requesting funding for a project or program of a larger organization with multiple projects, it would be wise to separate your project's budget (at least on paper) so that your specific projects will have a small enough budget to be considered. In our case our program funding is separated from the budget of the larger organization. If the larger organization were requesting the funds, Mary's Pence would not have granted us the funds for our small leadership project.
(Unknown)
Current or former grantee
Funded for lesser amount
2018
Good
I was amazed that I was able to communicate by phone with the ED and explain our financial arrangements with the larger organization that house our program and one project of our program.
Good
I have read the Mary's Pence newsletter and am impressed with the variety of the projects receiving funding.
Continue to concentrate in women's issues.
They are very public. We have crossed paths at Call to Action and the SOA Conference.
5
Thank you for your feedback. Mary’s Pence funds women led projects that are inclusive of all women who are working on issues that marginalize women. Currently we fund organizations with budgets under $200,000. If an organization is under that limit, but is not a 501(c)3, a fiscal sponsor can be helpful but is not required. If you do have a fiscal sponsor we seek clarity about the relationship to ensure that we are not directly funding organizations larger than our criteria limit. The size of the fiscal sponsor is not considered, provided the relationship is clear. The organization budget and project budget of the organization doing the work, helps us understand how the funds will be used. We are happy to talk about your specific situation ahead of an application process if it is helpful.
Reviewer 415 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2017
Attend the grantmaker's information session. It's a great way to figure out what their goals are, past recipients, etc. I also had a chance to meet the Executive Director, made a personal connection and had one:one time to explain to our work. It was a great conversation and solidified that we were a fit to apply.
Gives more than money, Culturally sensitive, Friendly, Responsive
Minnesota
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2017
Good
Very accessible! Phone, email, and in person.
Good
They are trying to empower women through economic development and civic engagement and have funded orgs that have those same goals.
Remove the organizational budget cap. It's at $200,000 and now we can't apply anymore. But we really want Mary's Pence to always be on our Annual Report as supporters of the work!
Most would believe that Mary's Pence would only fund Christian based organizations. But, that's not true at all. As a Muslim led nonprofit, Mary's Pence invested in our nonprofit when we first started. They believed in us and our mission at a critical time and were responsive to our needs. They are just a funder, but allies in the work.
10
Reviewer 3175 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2017
They are interested in social change. Their application is very user-friendly. They are very reasonable and responsive.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Responsive
North Carolina
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2017
Good
Absolutely wonderful. We were able to reach someone every time that we reached out to Mary's Pence.
Good
They are doing a very good job.
To increase amount of funds available. To work toward allowing organizations to receive more than 3 years/cycles of funding.
To not give up. Continue communication. Do not get discouraged or disappointed. Work to present yourself better and better.
They are excellent with communication and being responsive.
5
