16 survey respondents
Location: 65 Merrimon Avenue #1042, Asheville, 28801 NC
EIN: 95-4664361
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Grant Applicant - applied in 2023
Always advisable to build a personal rapport with grant funders and learn more about their giving goals and focus.
Positive leader in the field, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues
California
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2023
Good
The E.D. is very professional, knowledgeable and helpful in advising
Good
More than 15
Reviewer 7620 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2023
Greatly appreciate the open and informative communication received from this foundation throughout the grant proposal, award and reporting process. They make their funding intentions clear and guide you to a funding result that is fairly measured to your organizational maturity.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
Oregon
Current or former grantee
Funded for lesser amount
2023
Good
Great communicators. More funders should follow their lead.
Good
In line with the funders philanthropic goals, we were able to utilize our funds to develop trainings, materials and systems to help the organization develop structure and well-informed strategic goals in support of our mission.
Less advice and more praise: Thank you for being a funder that prioritizes smaller organizations like ours, giving us the opportunity to develop ourselves. We strive to be smarter and better every day, and grant opportunities like this are critical stepping stones to long term organizational success.
Ask them questions up front. They will help clarify their goals, which will help you construct your requests in a way that ensures the relationship is a good match, mutually benefiting all parties.
The have done an excellent job of communicating to us about where we need to focus our next proposal in order for our submission to best match their funding goals for 2023.
10
Grant Applicant - applied in 2023
Ensure your project is well thought out and aligned with the funder's priorities.
Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Responsive
California
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2023
Good
The funder is very responsive and had been very open to communication before and after the award.
Good
Is very upfront and communicative.
5
Grant Applicant - applied in 2023
Best to have a meeting call with a known contact
Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Responsive
California
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2023
Good
Good
None
Communication and simple application process.
16
Grant Applicant - applied in 2023
The Foundation and Executive Director are very responsive via email to questions the grantee may have. Especially if there are budget questions. They can easily be reached via email.
Culturally sensitive, Friendly, Openminded, Responsive
Virginia
Current or former grantee
Funded for lesser amount
2023
Good
I'm not 100% sure of ALL its philanthropic goals. I can however say, I feel the foundation is very involved in mental health and it would be best to have more funds to support under resourced communities, where the need is so great.
Average
More $$ for mental health programs for vulnerable populations
I believe they have a very committed Board of Directors
Makes reporting super easy
5
Grant Applicant - applied in 2023
connect with administrator to find out parameters for funding first
Positive leader in the field, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Responsive
California
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2023
Good
Good
respond to inquires and questions
40
Reviewer 7991 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2023
It seemed important to demonstrate existing competency and then share how you plan to expand/ scale/ grow from there.
"Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
California
Current or former grantee
Funded for lesser amount
2023
Good
Good
I wish the foundation was more transparent about its anticipated funding amounts during the proposal and renewal process
Proposal, renewal, and reporting processes are straightforward. Board questions are direct and specific.
9
Grant Applicant - applied in 2021
As always, it is important that your request aligns with the foundation's objectives. It is also helpful if you have a relationship with one of its board members
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Friendly, Responsive
Ohio
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2021
Good
I am not qualified to answer this question.
The funder does a great job of being accessible and answering questions to ensure our request aligns with objectives.
Less than 5
Reviewer 5638 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2023
NA
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues
California
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2023
Good
Good
5
Grant Applicant - applied in 2023
If able, contact the executive director prior to applying. Make sure your project is well-aligned with the intent of the Foundation and that your proposal stands out, as funding will be competitive.
Friendly, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Responsive
Ohio
Grant currently pending
2023
Good
Average
I do not have enough information to respond to this question. I am not familiar with the Foundation's grantees or funded projects.
The "Priorities Link" in the 2023 grant application instructions was very helpful. I have previously found it difficult to find information about the Foundation's mission, history, values, and priorities.
I appreciate the executive director's transparency during the application process and feedback on declined proposals. It is not always offered by Foundations, and it is very helpful for applicants.
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