8 survey respondents
Location: 343 Second Street, Los Altos, 94022 CA
EIN: 94-2278431
100%
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8 hours
Median
83%
17%
75%
25%
2017 Deadlines:
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Reviewer 309 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2017
I've had really positive experiences with all of the program officers I've worked with there (three for three different grants). They take a deep, substantive interest in the issues they're funding, and the projects they support.
Positive leader in the field, Risk taker, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
California
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2017
Good
Consider giving more general operating support grants
Engages with grantees
0
Reviewer 859 - Grant Applicant
Very supportive organization and staff. Easy to work with. Truly try to ensure your success with your project.
Positive leader in the field, Friendly, Builds relationships, Openminded, Responsive
Current or former grantee
5 to 10 hours
Reviewer 936 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2016
Ask if a one-on-one conversation is suggested to agree on shared interests, scope of work, activities, overall outcomes, etc.
Positive leader in the field, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
California
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2016
Good
Good
Continue doing what you're doing! We appreciate our open and honest conversations.
Provides open and direct feedback regarding proposals and grant-funded activities.
Grant Applicant - applied in 2016
I don't understand how Packard identifies its friends among nonprofits, but once they do, they are very supportive funders, more down-to-earth than other funders most of the time. Outside of the grant process, though, they often make faux pas in interactions with nonprofits and human service clients.
Positive leader in the field, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships
California
Current or former grantee
Funded for lesser amount
2016
Average
Average
I'm impressed with their commitment to international smart environmentalism -- both conservation and energy innovation. Also impressed with their leaning more on equity domestically and gratefully they are not always trumpeting themselves about either. But I don't know how effective they are in energy innovation, and they tend to fund the usual suspects domestically. Which is okay because often the usual suspects are doing good work! Maybe it's okay but it would be nice to see them develop competency in working with organizations of color.
Stay as sweet as you are now.
I like the fact that you say you designed the new building to be able to be built inexpensively and greenly by others and that you would give people the plans. Has anyone taken you up on that and built the same building elsewhere?
These comments are mostly about their grants to community organizations. I suspect that the mega grants are related to being of special interest to a family member (example: Monterey Aquarium).
Unrestricted funds. Unrestricted funds. Unrestricted funds! Also they are modest as individuals and as a foundation.
Partner or work closely with this funder
For a large foundation, the staff are extremely helpful and accessible, more so than many small foundations we work with. We have been welcomed at the foundation with respect from day one. Straight-forward application process and ongoing support for many consecutive years.
Positive leader in the field
Partner or work closely with this funder
2016
Yes
Peer Networking
General operating
Grant Applicant - applied in 2016
Awesome funder! Very knowledgeable about community needs and resources. Truly committed to serving needs of the community. Approachable.
Applied for funding
8
2016
Yes
Grant Applicant
If you are going for general operating, just have a good story. If you are going for capital, have a solid fundraising plan to share
Worth the time to pitch, Multiyear funding, "Gets" nonprofits and issues
Applied for funding
8
Yes
10
$25,001 - $100,000
Grant Applicant - applied in 2013
go for it.
Worth the time to pitch, Repeat funding, Insightful
Applied for funding
20
2013
Yes
Yes
40
$25,001 - $100,000
Peer networking
General operating
