21 survey respondents
Location: 1453 3rd Street Promenade Ste 312, Santa Monica, 90401 CA
EIN: 95-4856207
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Grant Applicant - applied in 2016
If you have a good it is worth pursuing an application
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
Montana
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2016
Good
Good
I did not know about the good of Durfee prior to my application i think this speaks to a call for more media attention about the Foundation and its programs
Supports innovative ideas - fosters out of the box thinking
20
Grant Applicant - applied before 2014
Their Sabbatical Grant program is very generous and unique. They are great people to work with and genuinely care about their grantees.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Responsive
California
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
Before 2014
Good
Good
I have no advice for them, only thanks.
They bring together their current and former grantees for group learning and ongoing connections in a very positive and effective manner!
More than 15
Grant Applicant - applied before 2014
Regarding the Durfee Sabbatical - pay careful attention to the criteria and reach out to prior grantees for their advice.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Responsive
(Unknown)
Current or former grantee
Funded for greater amount
Before 2014
Good
Good
Amazing foundation, great great staff and Board. Goals and funding are perfectly aligned in part because the foundation provides so much support and guidance.
Don't change a thing!
No secrets - no need to read between the lines. They say what they mean and mean what they say!
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Grant Applicant - applied in 2016
I would highly recommend applying for a Durfee grant. It is a thorough and multi-layered grant process, but done in a professional and thoughtful manner.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
California
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2016
Good
The funder is incredibly accessible.
Good
I would recommend that they allow a grantee to apply again after a five year time period.
The funder shows compassion about the individual and their cause.
10 to 15 hours
Reviewer 639 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2016
Wise to carefully read the requirements and if possible, to have a conversation in advance, but beyond worthwhile if given. Durfee goes above and beyond the grant provided, with the kind of support I had never dreamed existed.
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
2016
Good
Highly accessible, always responsive, personable and professional in equal measure.
Good
This foundation seeks to build partnerships with individuals and institutions that share in the organizations ideals--integrity, entrepreneurial spirit, continuous learning, creativity and risk-taking, aligned with fiscal care. They seek to make grants where their funding will have the greatest impact and thus to help organizations leverage other opportunities. They are also brilliantly astute, providing support even to those organizations where outcome is either impossible to measure or will not be measured for years, and in this way they are attentive, creative, risk-takers. In every way imaginable, they are changing the face of the city they are working to change--Los Angeles. And they are magnificent partners.
I don't know that I have advice; I learn from them every week.
I think the fact that I have nothing negative to say at all says everything. At every turn, Durfee surprises in positive ways.
Assesses need and hones in on precise ways that need may be met--providing mentorships that are ideal.
15
Reviewer 431 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2015
Just be very straight forward with them. They are very straight shooters.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Responsive
California
Current or former grantee
Funded for greater amount
2015
Good
Good
Nothing jumps to mind. They are very responsive.
10 to 15 hours
Grant Applicant - applied in 2017
Thy are very easy to work with, responsive, their guidelines and programs are clear, an exemplary experience.
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
2017
Good
I think they are accomplishing their goals to the highest ability.
Good
One of our favorite funder relationships, like a family.
Professionalism, follow-through, passion
10 to 15 hours
Reviewer 518 - Grant Applicant - applied before 2014
Durfee has funded our work through the Sabbatical (1997) and Stanton Fellowship (2010) programs. The experience at the onset, through the application process and (equally important) after the grant was awarded was exceptionally positive. The access of staff during the process - application, site visits, etc - was encouraging and helpful.
Five stars, six if allowed. Durfee is as example of what we hope for in all grant seeking efforts.
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
Before 2014
Good
Very successful indeed.
Durfee is not adverse to funding risk and the dividend in doing so in many cases is exponential.
10
Grant Applicant - applied before 2014
Read the Durfee guidelines carefully. If you or your project are a fit consider calling the staff to check in. They were helpful before I wrote my proposal and asked specific questions to determine if the organization was a fit. The Staff is very clear about their mission and funding. They are also generous with their time to support the nonprofit community in LA in additional ways.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Culturally sensitive, Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, Responsive
California
Current or former grantee
Funded for greater amount
Before 2014
Good
Good
More than 15
Grant Applicant - applied in 2014
Be at the right stage of growth.
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
2014
Good
So available and open, plus the grant we had, the Springboard, came with mentorship which is amazing.
Good
Frankly, our very young and small organization would not be here today serving a 10-million-person area without them.
Keep on rockin?
They really are looking for innovation and really "get it"
Provide guidance through the difficulties inherent in starting up and growing an org.
More than 15
