62 survey respondents
Location: 1825 K St Nw 12th Fl Ste 1400, Washington, 20006 DC
EIN: 52-6036989
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Grant Applicant - applied in 2023
The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation is a wonderful organization. Our experience has been universally positive and we greatly appreciate their support.
Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues
Maryland
Current or former grantee
Funded for lesser amount
2023
Good
Good
The only problem I had with the application is when I went to submit it. All the steps were complete and when I hit submit there was a long lag and then I would get an error message that said Error Saving Changes. I probably tried it 6-8 times and was also online with Connie (who was great) for 20 minutes who gave some suggestions and also tried with my user name and password and was also unsuccessful. Finally this morning it went through. Just fyi as I don't know if there is a problem with the system.
Look into any system problems.
The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation is very thorough, in the philanthropic aspects, financial standing, organizational structure and in-person review of their grantees.
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Grant Applicant - applied in 2023
Attend the pre-application webinar. See if you can speak to a staff member prior to beginning the application if you have a specific project in mind.
Positive leader in the field, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, Openminded
District Of Columbia
Current or former grantee
Funded for lesser amount
2023
Good
Good
Advice on what the organization is seeking to fund.
10
Grant Applicant - applied in 2023
Budget plenty of time to get all the supporting materials! Start at least 1 month in advance
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
District Of Columbia
Grant currently pending
2023
Good
Good
20
Grant Applicant - applied in 2023
I highly recommend reaching out to the Cafritz Foundation program staff for any questions related to the application process. The Cafritz team is consistently responsive and helpful in addressing any questions or concerns.
Positive leader in the field, Culturally sensitive, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Responsive
District Of Columbia
Grant currently pending
2023
Good
Good
The Cafritz Foundation is tremendously successful in making grants that meet the needs of the Washington community.
10
Grant Applicant - applied in 2023
I would definitely participate in the Zoom call meeting before you apply. That was super informative and is important to prepare for submitting your application.
Positive leader in the field, Friendly, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Responsive
Virginia
Grant currently pending
Other
2023
Good
Good
They have been very very successful at helping so many folks in virtually all walks of life who through a variety of reasons have had to face difficult challenges. They have impacted a huge number of people across a wide spectrum.
Please continue to do the Zoom meetings for prospective applicants.
They're great to work with, and they understand that sometimes general funding works well for folks, giving them flexibility to meet and/or adapt to changing environments and challenges.
We have just submitted an application for a grant. We are asking funding for general support, not for a project, not for capital campaign
They do the best job they can at affording opportunities to folks to be well prepared and informed to submit applications that can achieve both their Foundation's and the applicant's goals.
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Grant Applicant - applied in 2023
The application is quite thorough and requires a lot of attachments (some that we had already, but many that we needed to create), so definitely start working on the application early.
Likes site visits, Responsive
Virginia
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2023
Good
Our program officer has always been very responsive to emails and questions.
Average
I don't feel qualified to speak into their impact beyond our program.
The length of the application is overwhelming. I'd recommend editing the process to make it more streamlined for grantees.
The formality of the process, their high-end office space (if you ever visit in person), and the length of the application can make the process feel impersonal and imposing. I'd definitely recommend attending one of their helpful Q&A sessions before applying to help make the process feel more personal.
It is incredibly helpful that they are open to general operating grants. I also love that they send out other resources to grantees, such as opportunities for other funding.
15
Grant Applicant - applied in 2023
Best to connect with a staff member at Cafritz to share organizational updates and learn more about their focus areas.
Positive leader in the field, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
Virginia
Grant currently pending
Funded for lesser amount
2023
Good
Good
5
Grant Applicant - applied in 2023
Participate in the grant call. Be thorough in your answers. The application is straightforward.
Maryland
Grant currently pending
2023
Good
Our grant manager has been responsive to our request for a follow-up meeting. Thank you.
Good
Straight forward application. There aren't character or word limits.
15
Grant Applicant - applied in 2023
We have found our Program Officer to be supportive and accessible from the outset. We encourage you to reach out to a Program Officer prior to applying.
Positive leader in the field, Builds relationships, Responsive
District Of Columbia
Current or former grantee
Funded for greater amount
2023
Good
Good
The volume of attachments requested by The Cafritz Foundation is significantly higher than most Foundations. While it does not represent a barrier to us, there are many worthwhile organizations who might see this as an insurmountable barrier to entry.
The funder is very communicative and supportive. They have responded to every inquiry in a thorough and timely manner.
6
Grant Applicant - applied in 2023
We are extremely grateful to the Cafritz Foundation for its ongoing funding for arts and culture in the DC metro area. This application is meaty but allows great opportunity to tell a strong story about your organization and the need for support. And make sure you keep track of all of the required attachments!
Positive leader in the field, Friendly, Responsive
District Of Columbia
Current or former grantee
Funded for lesser amount
2023
Good
Good
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