7 survey respondents
Location: 1660 Bush Street No 300, San Francisco, 94109 CA
EIN: 94-1196182
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Reviewer 9348 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2019
We had a site visit from a board member and program officer. One hour tour and review of our application. Went really well, I think they were impressed, but did ask about some financial details so be prepared to answer questions about your financial statements.
Friendly, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Responsive
California
Current or former grantee
Funded for lesser amount
2019
Good
Very responsive, friendly, professional. One of our favorite foundations to work with and would recommend them highly.
Good
Have an annual grant cycle, not every three years. Broaden scope of activities you fund to operational support/unrestricted funding. Award larger amounts.
Communication.
5 to 10 hours
Grant Applicant - applied in 2016
Staff are very responsive to inquiries and website with guidelines is up to date. I would recommend asking for a phone call with a staff member before submitting an request for capital funding - they were responsive to our questions and comments about the nuances of our proposed project.
Friendly, Likes site visits, Responsive
California
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2016
Good
Good
10
Reviewer 242 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2016
The Bothin Foundation was extremely helpful to our organization. Their funding parameters were very clear and their communication was fast and direct. We appreciate their generosity and willingness to work with our organization. We also loved that they work electronically.
Positive leader in the field, Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
California
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2016
Good
Good
10
Reviewer 729 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2016
The program officers are very responsive, feel free to contact them with questions. Also do your research, this funder is VERY specific (and somewhat unusual) with what they fund.
Friendly, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Responsive
California
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2016
Good
Good
They are very clear about what they fund.
Clarity around their funding priorities.
Less than 5
Reviewer 297 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2014
Over the years, it seems like they have become less interested in grants to pay for computers, so if you are interested in this, you have to have a compelling reason other than "our existing computers are old."
California
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2014
Good
Easy to reach out to via email, and quick to answer questions. They are pretty transparent about what they are looking for.
Good
So great to have a foundation that is purely focused on Capital grants! There should be more of them.
Proactively address when you will and won't consider a grant for new computers by clarifying guidelines for this on your website.
Have a narrow and clear focus.
5 to 10 hours
Reviewer 675 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2017
It was a very positive experience. Tell them why you need the funds if for infrastructure repairs, and whether it's urgent. And if you find out that it's going to cost more than you originally were quoted for the repair, tell them that.
Positive leader in the field, Culturally sensitive, Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Responsive
California
Current or former grantee
Funded for greater amount
2017
Good
Always wrote back right away when I had questions or needed input.
Good
Keep your current process and policy of being so understanding of these infrastructure issues that we face. It was the best experience and felt like you really cared about us getting this fixed.
I think they only fund in a cycle, so maybe only every 2 years, so choose carefully when and what you ask for so that you get the biggest problem solved.
They understand that there are few sources of funds for infrastructure and that they are a primary source. They listen and understand when things cost more than you anticipated because additional problems were discovered when the final repair was to be made and your contact may advocate for additional funds if she really thinks you need them.
Grant Applicant - applied in 2016
For capital grants, they will usually fund from 7500-50000.
Reasonable character restrictions
Applied for funding
10
2016
Yes
Not so much
Still waiting to hear back
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