Hugh J Andersen Foundation

Which state are you working in?

Minnesota

What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?

Current or former grantee

If you were funded, tell us the outcome

Funded for amount requested

What year was this experience?

2015

How would you rate this funder's accessibility?

Good

The current Philanthropy Director is very responsive, and has worked with this board for years. There is a strong understanding of the Board's goals for the Foundation.

How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its current philanthropic goals?

Good

Hugh J. Andersen publishes an annual report and 990 right on the website, making it easy to see what they actually fund.

If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?

Not much to change. Thank you.

Is there a question you'd like this funder to answer?

Some of the support of major arts institutions seems outside the geography. It would be helpful to know more about how these organizations are connected to the Foundation's service area.

Is there anything else that'd be useful for others to know to understand this funder?

n/a

Tell us one thing that this funder does really well

Focuses on a specific geographic area (while supporting a wide range of services and programs).

In your most recent experience with this funder, what was your relationship?

Applied for funding

How many hours did you spend on the application itself?

2

What year was your most recent experience? (Your best guess is ok!)

2010

Would you recommend this funder?

Yes

Would you say the funder's guidelines were helpful?

Not so much

How many hours do you spend on annual reporting?

1

How much money did the funder provide?

$5,001 - $25,000

What types of grants does this funder provide?

General operating