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 2022
Once we were able to speak directly with a program officer we felt more encouraged that the application would be taken seriously. The staff are clearly committed to making a difference.
Culturally sensitive, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
Texas
Grant currently pending
2022
Good
Good
Perhaps find a way to condense the financial reporting.
Timely responses to emails/calls, thoughtful questions.
12
Reviewer 3773 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2021
It's best to cultivate positive relation ship with the funder. They are highly professional and among the few funders that really understand the need for general operating funding. It's not easy to get funded, but when that happens, this foundation support a long term relationship.
Gives more than money, Friendly, Builds relationships, Openminded, Responsive
District Of Columbia
Current or former grantee
Funded for lesser amount
2021
Good
The staff is highly professional and truly invested in understanding applicants. it's not difficult to have sustained conversations going.
I am a new grantee so i should go through a full cycle before offering improvement suggestions.
if you don't succeed the first time you apply, and you are a good fit, don't be discouraged!
I believe this funder really does what they say they do
I am truly impressed about how professional the entire operation is. They are cellr, accessible, and timely on everything
8
Grant Applicant - applied in 2022
The staff at the Cafritz Foundation hold very helpful information sessions regularly throughout the year about the grant application process. I would encourage anyone who is considering applying to the foundation to attend one of these sessions as I found it to be very helpful.
Positive leader in the field, Responsive
Virginia
Grant currently pending
2022
Good
The staff at the Cafritz Foundation were wonderfully responsive and followed up immediately by email and phone. I set up a phone call with one of their staff members to receive feedback on a past application, which they shared and which was very helpful.
Good
15
Grant Applicant - applied in 2022
Definitely recommend attending the webinar t learn about their process and ask questions. It was so helpful.
"Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded
Maryland
Grant currently pending
2022
Good
Good
Keep doing what you are doing and try to convince some other funders to do the same.
They are very supportive of professional fundraisers. They understand how hard this work can be and really want to make it easier.
10
Grant Applicant - applied in 2022
The application process is well explained and easy to follow. I did need a
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Culturally sensitive, "Gets" nonprofits and issues
District Of Columbia
Applied and not funded
2022
Good
Good
16
Grant Applicant - applied in 2021
The grant process is time consuming but is a good opportunity to clarify the ask.
District Of Columbia
Current or former grantee
Funded for lesser amount
2021
Good
Good
25
Grant Applicant - applied in 2020
Staff has a savior mentality.
District Of Columbia
Current or former grantee
Other
2020
Average
Bad
16
Reviewer 7506 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2018
The grant proposal and reporting process is relatively lengthy, and requires enough financial reporting that this funder is best for a nonprofit with strong financial management. They are great champions of DC-area nonprofits, and many grants include a match, which can be helpful in fundraising campaigns.
Responsive
Virginia
Current or former grantee
Funded for lesser amount
2018
Good
Good
Start the application/reporting process early. This is a relatively long application, with an interim and final report. If you plan ahead, you won't be caught off-guard.
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Reviewer 214 - Grant Applicant - applied before 2014
Program officers will talk to you on the phone or in person before you submit an application, helping you shape your proposal.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Responsive
Maryland
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
Before 2014
Good
Very accessible, very approachable. They want to save their time and your time if it's not a good fit.
Good
Cafritz's goal is to improve the quality of life in the Greater DC area and they do a good job of that.
keep up the good work!
Very transparent about what they are looking for -- no guessing games.
12
Reviewer 4560 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2015
Cafritz is a relationship-based funder first and foremost. Once they agree to fund an organization, they tend to give a little bit of money every year, over many years. Like many foundations, they care more about metrics than results. By this I mean that you have to have metrics, but they really don't have any clear guidelines for how to measure the performance of their grantees. So if you do get funded, keep the relationship strong. They'll fund even not-so-great organizations for many years if the relationship is a good one. Now under new leadership, it will be interesting to see how or if the foundation changes.
Friendly, Builds relationships, Openminded
District of Columbia
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2015
Average
Once the relationship is established, project officers are very accessible. More than other foundations we've been funded by, they are great at helping groups to figure out a path to getting in the door.
Average
They provide needed general support grants across a wide spectrum of organizations. So if those are their goals, they more than accomplish them. It's less clear that they have a specific strategy to transform any sector.
Get out of your silo. Work with other foundations to help address our region's many issues. I
Relationship, relationship, relationship.
All lovely people, the staff are very warm and caring.
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