39 survey respondents
Location: 275 East 4th Street #510, Saint Paul, 55101 MN
EIN: 36-3556481
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Grant Applicant - applied in 2019
Mary's Pence is the most woman-focused funder we have encountered. They address social justice issues with none of the rigidity of other funders in that arena. Their approach is simple, logical and well-organized. They are incredibly accessible and supportive in their interactions with applicants but also in their funding processes. They listen carefully and they are responsive.
We are a very small, fiscally-sponsored agency and we have received about 6 foundation grants per year over the past decade. Our experience with Mary's Pence is the best we have had with any funder.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
California
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2019
Good
Good
Please continue your current approach and practice.
Mary's Pence really supports their grantees!
8
Reviewer 2956 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2020
Our organizations became aware of the grant opportunity through the outreach of one of the board members. Our advice would be to contact one of the board members to begin the grant conversation.
Culturally sensitive, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Responsive
Wisconsin
Grant currently pending
Other
2020
Good
To continue their important work.
Explore and examine this funder's website thoroughly to gain important information and knowledge about this funder's mission and funding process.
We know that this funder focuses on the empowerment of women, and in particular minority women. That is consistent with our mission.
Submitted, not yet funded
They focus on women in need.
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Thank you for your review. If interested in applying for a grant or to find out more about Mary's Pence Grants, please reach out to our grants manager Robyn Browning. Her info is on our website and she would love to talk with you about your project.
Reviewer 3513 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2020
Straightforward and easy application. You can either apply for general operations or project based support.
Michigan
Grant currently pending
Other
2020
Good
Good
Just submitted the application recently.
8
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.
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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.
