17 survey respondents
Location: 710 South Second Street, Minneapolis, 55401 MN
EIN: 41-0754835
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7%
16 hours
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89%
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83%
17%
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Reviewer 580 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2017
McKnight is a very generous but casual organization. The proposals are fairly easy to complete. It's more about the site visit, your history with them as a grantee, your reputation in the community, and whether your work fits their priorities.
Positive leader in the field, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded
Minnesota
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2017
Average
It can be difficult to get responses about grant management issues.
Good
McKnight is a very involved, very supportive community arts funder.
Make the different funding areas and processes more clear and distinct. It can be difficult to figure out where you fit. Also the online system is not the most user friendly and reports aren't often available in a timely manner. I often have to ask for them.
Provides ongoing funding to help make programs sustainable. Also makes a point of listening to the nonprofit. For example, they currently require applicants to complete a DataArts survey, which is very time consuming. They made a point of asking us if it is useful for us to complete that work -- they were not just concerned with its benefit to them.
Reviewer 827 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2016
This foundation is great! They're accessible and committed to investing strategically and meaningfully in the community.
Positive leader in the field, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues
Minnesota
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2016
Good
Good
I have no advice to give.
Communications! Your e-communications feel like they are at the right level in terms of content and frequency of distribution. I feel connected and updated to your work.
Grant Applicant - applied in 2010
Go for it!
Worth the time to pitch, Repeat funding, Positive leader in the field
Applied for funding
80
2010
Yes
Yes
24
Over $1 million
Project support
Grant Applicant - applied in 2015
Go big or go home.
Worth the time to pitch, Funding equaled requested amount
Applied for funding
9
2015
Yes
$25,001 - $100,000
Grant Applicant - applied in 2010
McKnight is an amazing funder - we all rely on them in our industry. They have decided to reduce their funding levels for organizations like ours across the board, so we expect less than we used to receive, but the foundation is still absolutely critical to our success.
Worth the time to pitch, Repeat funding, Builds relationships
Applied for funding
100
2010
Yes
Not so much
40
Introductions
General operating
Grant Applicant - applied in 2010
They have a very specific language they like to use, so make sure to fully understand their guidelines, theory of change, etc. There's lots of information on their website--study it carefully to make sure you're a good match. The staff members are very helpful--call before you apply.
Worth the time to pitch, Repeat funding, Positive leader in the field
Applied for funding
25
2010
Yes
Not so much
20
$100,001 - $250,000
Project support
Grant Applicant - applied in 2014
this is a very competitive funder. Be prepared and knowledgable
Worth the time to pitch
Applied for funding
20
2014
Yes
