50 survey respondents
Location: 1 Lombard St Ste 305, San Francisco, 94111 CA
EIN: 94-6068564
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Reviewer 6040 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2019
Make sure to get in touch with Frances, she's the best grant manager I've ever had the pleasure of corresponding with, and really helps you streamline goals for the grant partnership.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
California
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2019
Good
Great!
Good
To always keep great people like Frances around.
They care about the work of their grantees. I'm so grateful to have had Frances visit our after school program and talk with me about expanding our vision for youth empowerment.
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Grant Applicant - applied in 2019
They are a very personable, clear, and efficient to work with.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
California
Current or former grantee
Funded for greater amount
2019
Good
Good
Communicate warmly and clearly with grantees.
15
Reviewer 7436 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2018
It's definitely worth having a connection with the Haas Fund before you submit. You may not be able to get through to the Program Officer, but you might have luck with a Grants Associate.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker, Builds relationships, Responsive
California
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2018
Good
We found them very accessible and supportive, and quick to reply to questions that arose during the grant process.
They've always given us free rein to allocate grant funds in the way that will be most useful to us.
20
Grant Applicant - applied in 2019
I would suggest making contact with the program officer before deciding on the project and approach. In my experience s/he is very helpful and candid about what the Foundation is seeking and what kind of programs might be most appropriate to its current funding goals.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
California
Current or former grantee
Other
2019
Good
Very well. I appreciate receiving multi-year awards, and having rather general interim report requirements. The tech support people are very responsive, though the online portal is not intuitive and out-dated in format and structure.
Good
The funder provides generous multi-year support for our music-education programs that helps make longer-term planning more feasible.
Get a new online portal.
After checking all the boxes above, it's clear what we think!
we submitted a report only and are now in the first of two mandated rest years.
This funder shows genuine interest, commitment, and confidence in the artistic and educational programs it funds in our organization.
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Reviewer 2095 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2017
An invitation to apply is required. You will need a connector to the program officer. Having a good reputation and visibility in the field is key.
Positive leader in the field, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded
California
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2017
Good
Average
The Foundation has recently changed it's priorities. Technically-speaking it's abandoning its previous goals. For us, as a grantee, it will mean curtailing work that's in progress.
In three years of funding we had three different program officers. However, they are responsive and collaborative.
12
Grant Applicant - applied in 2017
The pre-application workshop was extremely helpful.
Gives more than money, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Friendly, Builds relationships, Responsive
California
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2017
Good
Good
The staff is very accessible and helpful throughout the application process.
15
Reviewer 9230 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2019
The program officer was honest, transparent in giving advice, and an excellent steward for our proposal. We never felt that we were unclear on what we might ask for and what the interests of the Foundation might be. A very positive experience!
Positive leader in the field, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, Responsive
California
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2019
Good
Very well.
Good
Keep up the great work.
Gave us guidance not only on what to emphasize, but also what was not of interest to fulfilling their mission. We were also given realistic expectations of what amount we might expect.
15
Grant Applicant - applied in 2018
Do your research and have a great budget and strategic plan in place.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
California
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2018
Good
Staff is very helpful and responsive to questions. Our organization has learned so much from the staff.
Good
Because they have a former Executive Director of a non profit on staff, they are able to give great advice and guidance. The Fund has been a great mentor to us and have actively helped us grow
Keep doing what you are doing! And THANK YOU!
They take a lot of time to listen to your process and what you are trying to accomplish and try to help in the best way possible.
12
Reviewer 1391 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2018
Frances and the rest of the staff are excellent partners and really want you to succeed. She is incredibly open, honest and available. I don't know how she does it!
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
California
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2018
Good
Good
Keep up the good work and thank you for
BE honest, even if you have made mistakes in the past, or did not reached all of your goals, they are there to help!
Encourage, enlighten, invest!
10
Reviewer 152 - Grant Applicant - applied before 2014
The Arts program is very knowledgeable about the what is happening in the field. The program officer is clear about what they do fund and what they don't.
Positive leader in the field, Insightful, Friendly
California
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
Before 2014
Good
Good
Find ways to convene leaders in the field to share best practices.
Stay current on what is happening on the field. Set clear standards of what they are looking for from the field.
