Steve Morgan Foundation
The Steve Morgan Foundation is passionately committed to changing lives for good, by working with partners that make a positive difference to those in need. Founded in 2001 by businessman and philanthropist, Steve Morgan CBE, we provide funding, support, expertise and best practice to the charities and organisations we support. By harnessing the power of working together, we address a range of areas including poverty, homelessness, health and wellbeing, and education and training, and have helped to improve the quality of life for more than 3 million people.
Overview
Total reviews: 38
Median 5.5 hours
Latest Reviews
Feb 26, 2024
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2024
Speak to the team at SMF they are very helpful and give clear guidance on the process.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
Friendly
Builds relationships
Understands nonprofits and issues
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Funded for amount requested
What year was this experience?
2024
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
Straight forward process with good clear guidelines, helpful staff before, during and after receiving a grant.
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
Clear transparent goals, eligibility criteria and excellent website
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
The application process
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Don't change!
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Feb 23, 2024
Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2024
Focus on the outcome you want to achieve and the proactive benefits it will bring then work backwards
Pros
Gives more than money
Friendly
Builds relationships
Understands nonprofits and issues
Responsive
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Funded for lesser amount
What year was this experience?
2024
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Talks to you as a person.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Dec 7, 2023
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2023
Steve Morgan Foundation are really approachable, they like to find out what you do and how you are helping people.
It is a simple process with real people at the end of the phone or email.
Pros
Friendly
Builds relationships
Understands nonprofits and issues
Openminded
Responsive
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Funded for amount requested
What year was this experience?
2023
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Nov 15, 2023
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2023
Pick up the phone! The Steve Morgan Foundation staff are always happy to help and are super friendly.
Pros
Friendly
Builds relationships
Likes site visits
Responsive
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Funded for amount requested
What year was this experience?
2023
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
The process is online and its clear and simple
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
They make a huge difference to people via the charities they support
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Building relationships
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Don't be too afraid of charities becoming dependent on your funding, keep focusing on the amazing things we can achieve together while we can
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Oct 31, 2023
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2023
Understand how your cause is a fit for The Steve Morgan Foundation.
Pros
Gives more than money
Insightful
Friendly
Builds relationships
Likes site visits
Understands nonprofits and issues
Openminded
Responsive
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Grant currently pending
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Funded for amount requested
What year was this experience?
2023
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
We hugely appreciated the time that was taken on getting to know us, coming to see what we do at our location and keeping in touch throughout the process. The team are hugely personable, professional and clearly dedicated to supporting communities.
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Taking the time to come and meet a prospective founder, getting to know them and then helping them through the process.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Feb 26, 2024
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2024
Speak to the team at SMF they are very helpful and give clear guidance on the process.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
Friendly
Builds relationships
Understands nonprofits and issues
Cons
Pros
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Funded for amount requested
What year was this experience?
2024
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
Straight forward process with good clear guidelines, helpful staff before, during and after receiving a grant.
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
Clear transparent goals, eligibility criteria and excellent website
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
The application process
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Don't change!
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Feb 23, 2024
Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2024
Focus on the outcome you want to achieve and the proactive benefits it will bring then work backwards
Pros
Gives more than money
Friendly
Builds relationships
Understands nonprofits and issues
Responsive
Cons
Pros
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Funded for lesser amount
What year was this experience?
2024
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Talks to you as a person.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Dec 7, 2023
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2023
Steve Morgan Foundation are really approachable, they like to find out what you do and how you are helping people.
It is a simple process with real people at the end of the phone or email.
Pros
Friendly
Builds relationships
Understands nonprofits and issues
Openminded
Responsive
Cons
Pros
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Funded for amount requested
What year was this experience?
2023
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Nov 15, 2023
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2023
Pick up the phone! The Steve Morgan Foundation staff are always happy to help and are super friendly.
Pros
Friendly
Builds relationships
Likes site visits
Responsive
Cons
Pros
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Funded for amount requested
What year was this experience?
2023
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
The process is online and its clear and simple
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
They make a huge difference to people via the charities they support
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Building relationships
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Don't be too afraid of charities becoming dependent on your funding, keep focusing on the amazing things we can achieve together while we can
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Oct 31, 2023
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2023
Understand how your cause is a fit for The Steve Morgan Foundation.
Pros
Gives more than money
Insightful
Friendly
Builds relationships
Likes site visits
Understands nonprofits and issues
Openminded
Responsive
Cons
Pros
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Grant currently pending
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Funded for amount requested
What year was this experience?
2023
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
We hugely appreciated the time that was taken on getting to know us, coming to see what we do at our location and keeping in touch throughout the process. The team are hugely personable, professional and clearly dedicated to supporting communities.
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Taking the time to come and meet a prospective founder, getting to know them and then helping them through the process.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent