The Acme Foundation - T-Test Report
Variable: initcont
Group 1
Grantees who most frequently initiate contact with funder
- Value(s):
- 2
- Group size:
- 215
Group 2
Grantees who did not have initiate contact most frequently
- Value(s):
- ELSE
- Group size:
- 386
Group 1: Grantees who most frequently initiate contact with funder
Value(s): 2
Group size: 215
Group 2: Grantees who did not have initiate contact most frequently
Value(s): ELSE
Group size: 386
The tables below display results where there are significant mean differences at the 0.1 significance level.
Impact on Grantee Fields and Local Communities
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Field-Focused Measures | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact on Grantees' Fields |
201
377 |
5.71
6.04 |
-0.33 |
| Understanding of Grantees' Fields |
202
376 |
5.83
6.01 |
-0.18 |
| Advancing Knowledge in the Field |
173
321 |
5.11
5.56 |
-0.45 |
| Community-Focused Measures | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Understanding of Contextual Factors Affecting Grantees' Work |
200
366 |
5.45
5.84 |
-0.39 |
Impact on Grantee Organizations
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Impact on Grantee Organizations | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Understanding of Grantees' Goals and Strategy |
207
372 |
5.59
6.02 |
-0.42 |
| Impact on Grantees' Ability to Continue Funded Work |
204
355 |
5.34
5.64 |
-0.3 |
Funder-Grantee Relationships
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Funder-Grantee Relationships | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funder-Grantee Relationships Summary |
201
363 |
6.01
6.3 |
-0.29 |
| Grantee Comfort Approaching the Funder if a Problem Arises |
215
384 |
6.08
6.33 |
-0.24 |
| Responsiveness of Funder Staff |
215
385 |
5.99
6.46 |
-0.47 |
| Interactions | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairness of Funder Treatment of Grantees |
213
385 |
6.46
6.66 |
-0.19 |
| Proportion of Grantees That Had a Site Visit |
200
365 |
0.28
0.5 |
-0.22* |
| Communications | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarity of the Funder's Communication of its Goals and Strategy |
214
384 |
5.47
5.82 |
-0.35 |
| Consistency of Information Provided by Communications Resources |
203
369 |
5.88
6.14 |
-0.26 |
Grant Processes and Administration
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Selection Process | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helpfulness of the Selection Process to Grantees in Strengthening the Funded Organization/Program |
213
376 |
4.57
5.07 |
-0.5 |
| Level of Involvement of Staff in Development of Grant Proposal (1 = No involvement, 7 = Substantial involvement) |
210
377 |
3.61
4.14 |
-0.53 |
| Reporting and Evaluation Processes | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helpfulness of Reporting and Evaluation Processes to Grantees in Strengthening the Funded Organization/Program |
95
194 |
4.02
4.86 |
-0.83* |
| Proportion of Grantees That Had Discussed Assessment with Funder |
190
332 |
0.53
0.75 |
-0.22* |
| Proportion of Grantees That Had a Change in Primary Contact |
203
368 |
0.23
0.14 |
0.09 |
| Dollar Return on Grantee Administrative Hours | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dollar Return Summary (Median total grant dollars awarded divided by hours spent fulfilling the Funder's administrative requirements) |
200
358 |
7614.59
15550.9 |
-7936.31 |
| Median Grant Size |
205
373 |
198940.98
660490.51 |
-461549.54 |
| Median Budget of Funded Organizations |
197
342 |
25786063.79
57913730.89 |
-32127667.11 |
| Median Administrative Hours Spent by Grantees on Funder Requirements Over Grant Lifetime |
210
369 |
56.86
81.41 |
-24.55 |
Transparency
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Transparency | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awareness of Challenges Facing Grantee Organizations |
212
382 |
5.13
5.49 |
-0.36 |
| Helpfulness in Addressing Challenges |
205
378 |
4.48
5.21 |
-0.74* |
| Funder's Transparency |
208
377 |
5.41
5.83 |
-0.42 |
| Transparency regarding Foundation's processes for selecting grantees |
211
377 |
4.99
5.38 |
-0.39 |
| Transparency regarding changes that affect the funding grantees might receive in the future |
209
374 |
5.12
5.49 |
-0.36 |
| Transparency regarding best practices the Foundation has learned - through its work or through others' work - about the issue areas it funds |
209
374 |
4.89
5.47 |
-0.58 |
| Transparency regarding Foundation's experience with what it has tried but has not worked in its past grantmaking |
207
372 |
4.18
4.89 |
-0.71 |
Variable: ctctfreq
Group 1
Grantees who have contact with funder yearly or less often
- Value(s):
- 5
- Group size:
- 91
Group 2
Grantees who have contact with funder at least a few times a yea
- Value(s):
- 1 | 2 | 3 | 4
- Group size:
- 511
Group 1: Grantees who have contact with funder yearly or less often
Value(s): 5
Group size: 91
Group 2: Grantees who have contact with funder at least a few times a yea
Value(s): 1 | 2 | 3 | 4
Group size: 511
The tables below display results where there are significant mean differences at the 0.1 significance level.
Impact on Grantee Fields and Local Communities
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Field-Focused Measures | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Understanding of Grantees' Fields |
82
497 |
5.6
6.0 |
-0.4 |
| Advancing Knowledge in the Field |
57
438 |
4.61
5.5 |
-0.89* |
| Funder's Effect on Public Policy in Grantees' Fields |
43
387 |
4.51
5.18 |
-0.67 |
| Community-Focused Measures | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Understanding of Contextual Factors Affecting Grantees' Work |
87
480 |
5.32
5.77 |
-0.45 |
Impact on Grantee Organizations
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Impact on Grantee Organizations | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Understanding of Grantees' Goals and Strategy |
82
498 |
5.6
5.91 |
-0.31 |
Funder-Grantee Relationships
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Funder-Grantee Relationships | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grantee Comfort Approaching the Funder if a Problem Arises |
91
509 |
5.87
6.31 |
-0.44 |
| Responsiveness of Funder Staff |
90
511 |
6.01
6.34 |
-0.33 |
| Interactions | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proportion of Grantees That Had a Site Visit |
81
485 |
0.27
0.45 |
-0.18 |
Grant Processes and Administration
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Selection Process | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helpfulness of the Selection Process to Grantees in Strengthening the Funded Organization/Program |
89
501 |
4.15
5.02 |
-0.88* |
| Level of Involvement of Staff in Development of Grant Proposal (1 = No involvement, 7 = Substantial involvement) |
88
500 |
2.7
4.16 |
-1.46* |
| Reporting and Evaluation Processes | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helpfulness of Reporting and Evaluation Processes to Grantees in Strengthening the Funded Organization/Program |
45
244 |
3.82
4.72 |
-0.90* |
| Proportion of Grantees That Had Discussed Assessment with Funder |
75
448 |
0.44
0.71 |
-0.27* |
| Dollar Return on Grantee Administrative Hours | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Grant Size |
91
488 |
116320.33
568771.95 |
-452451.62 |
| Median Administrative Hours Spent by Grantees on Funder Requirements Over Grant Lifetime |
88
492 |
39.22
78.47 |
-39.25 |
| Median Administrative Hours Spent by Grantees on Proposal and Selection Process |
88
489 |
21.89
40.61 |
-18.72 |
| Median Administrative Hours Spent by Grantees on Monitoring, Reporting, and Evaluation Processes (Annualized) |
71
399 |
10.42
24.72 |
-14.3 |
Transparency
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Transparency | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awareness of Challenges Facing Grantee Organizations |
91
504 |
4.88
5.44 |
-0.57 |
| Helpfulness in Addressing Challenges |
90
494 |
4.37
5.06 |
-0.69 |
| Funder's Transparency |
88
498 |
5.32
5.74 |
-0.42 |
| Transparency regarding Foundation's processes for selecting grantees |
91
498 |
4.86
5.3 |
-0.44 |
| Transparency regarding changes that affect the funding grantees might receive in the future |
91
493 |
4.9
5.43 |
-0.53 |
| Transparency regarding best practices the Foundation has learned - through its work or through others' work - about the issue areas it funds |
91
493 |
4.7
5.36 |
-0.66 |
| Transparency regarding Foundation's experience with what it has tried but has not worked in its past grantmaking |
91
489 |
4.14
4.72 |
-0.58 |
Variable: nonmon
Group 1
Grantees who receive little non-monetary assistance
- Value(s):
- 2
- Group size:
- 260
Group 2
Grantees who receive no non-monetary assistance
- Value(s):
- 1
- Group size:
- 225
Group 1: Grantees who receive little non-monetary assistance
Value(s): 2
Group size: 260
Group 2: Grantees who receive no non-monetary assistance
Value(s): 1
Group size: 225
The tables below display results where there are significant mean differences at the 0.1 significance level.
Impact on Grantee Fields and Local Communities
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Field-Focused Measures | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact on Grantees' Fields |
253
214 |
5.95
5.69 |
0.26 |
| Understanding of Grantees' Fields |
252
213 |
6.03
5.6 |
0.44 |
| Advancing Knowledge in the Field |
215
168 |
5.46
4.88 |
0.59 |
| Community-Focused Measures | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact on Grantees' Local Communities |
201
163 |
5.7
5.23 |
0.46 |
| Understanding of Contextual Factors Affecting Grantees' Work |
251
202 |
5.78
5.39 |
0.39 |
Impact on Grantee Organizations
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Impact on Grantee Organizations | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact on Grantees' Organizations |
260
224 |
6.3
5.96 |
0.34 |
| Understanding of Grantees' Goals and Strategy |
257
208 |
5.92
5.62 |
0.31 |
| Impact on Grantees' Ability to Continue Funded Work |
246
200 |
5.6
5.28 |
0.32 |
Funder-Grantee Relationships
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Funder-Grantee Relationships | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funder-Grantee Relationships Summary |
250
204 |
6.22
6.05 |
0.17 |
| Grantee Comfort Approaching the Funder if a Problem Arises |
259
224 |
6.33
6.02 |
0.31 |
| Responsiveness of Funder Staff |
260
224 |
6.36
6.06 |
0.3 |
| Interactions | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairness of Funder Treatment of Grantees |
259
223 |
6.64
6.45 |
0.19 |
| Proportion of Grantees That Had a Site Visit |
244
212 |
0.45
0.29 |
0.15 |
| Communications | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarity of the Funder's Communication of its Goals and Strategy |
259
225 |
5.73
5.46 |
0.28 |
Grant Processes and Administration
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Selection Process | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helpfulness of the Selection Process to Grantees in Strengthening the Funded Organization/Program |
255
218 |
4.98
4.4 |
0.58 |
| Level of Involvement of Staff in Development of Grant Proposal (1 = No involvement, 7 = Substantial involvement) |
256
217 |
3.98
3.53 |
0.45 |
| Reporting and Evaluation Processes | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helpfulness of Reporting and Evaluation Processes to Grantees in Strengthening the Funded Organization/Program |
126
99 |
4.67
3.92 |
0.75* |
| Proportion of Grantees That Had Discussed Assessment with Funder |
228
185 |
0.68
0.55 |
0.13 |
| Proportion of Grantees That Had a Change in Primary Contact |
250
207 |
0.13
0.21 |
-0.08 |
| Dollar Return on Grantee Administrative Hours | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Grant Length |
254
222 |
2.11
1.85 |
0.25 |
| Median Administrative Hours Spent by Grantees on Funder Requirements Over Grant Lifetime |
251
219 |
78.7
48.76 |
29.95 |
| Median Administrative Hours Spent by Grantees on Proposal and Selection Process |
250
217 |
40.46
30.13 |
10.33 |
| Median Administrative Hours Spent by Grantees on Monitoring, Reporting, and Evaluation Processes (Annualized) |
210
167 |
23.74
13.93 |
9.81 |
Transparency
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Transparency | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awareness of Challenges Facing Grantee Organizations |
259
219 |
5.44
5.01 |
0.43 |
| Helpfulness in Addressing Challenges |
257
212 |
5.05
4.38 |
0.67 |
| Funder's Transparency |
255
216 |
5.72
5.46 |
0.26 |
| Transparency regarding Foundation's processes for selecting grantees |
258
216 |
5.25
4.98 |
0.27 |
| Transparency regarding best practices the Foundation has learned - through its work or through others' work - about the issue areas it funds |
253
214 |
5.28
4.9 |
0.37 |
| Transparency regarding Foundation's experience with what it has tried but has not worked in its past grantmaking |
251
214 |
4.66
4.35 |
0.31 |
Variable: fldorcomp
Group 1
Grantees receiving field or comprehensive assistance
- Value(s):
- 1
- Group size:
- 117
Group 2
Grantees not receiving these types of assistance
- Value(s):
- 0
- Group size:
- 485
Group 1: Grantees receiving field or comprehensive assistance
Value(s): 1
Group size: 117
Group 2: Grantees not receiving these types of assistance
Value(s): 0
Group size: 485
The tables below display results where there are significant mean differences at the 0.1 significance level.
Impact on Grantee Fields and Local Communities
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Field-Focused Measures | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact on Grantees' Fields |
112
467 |
6.32
5.83 |
0.49 |
| Understanding of Grantees' Fields |
114
465 |
6.4
5.83 |
0.57* |
| Advancing Knowledge in the Field |
112
383 |
6.06
5.2 |
0.86* |
| Funder's Effect on Public Policy in Grantees' Fields |
105
325 |
5.79
4.9 |
0.89* |
| Community-Focused Measures | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Understanding of Contextual Factors Affecting Grantees' Work |
114
453 |
6.06
5.61 |
0.45 |
Impact on Grantee Organizations
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Impact on Grantee Organizations | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact on Grantees' Organizations |
116
484 |
6.37
6.14 |
0.23 |
| Understanding of Grantees' Goals and Strategy |
115
465 |
6.18
5.78 |
0.4 |
| Impact on Grantees' Ability to Continue Funded Work |
114
446 |
5.81
5.46 |
0.35 |
Funder-Grantee Relationships
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Funder-Grantee Relationships | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funder-Grantee Relationships Summary |
111
454 |
6.41
6.14 |
0.28 |
| Grantee Comfort Approaching the Funder if a Problem Arises |
117
483 |
6.48
6.18 |
0.29 |
| Responsiveness of Funder Staff |
117
484 |
6.57
6.22 |
0.35 |
| Interactions | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairness of Funder Treatment of Grantees |
117
482 |
6.75
6.55 |
0.2 |
| Proportion of Grantees That Had a Site Visit |
110
456 |
0.63
0.38 |
0.25* |
| Communications | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarity of the Funder's Communication of its Goals and Strategy |
115
484 |
6.08
5.61 |
0.47 |
| Consistency of Information Provided by Communications Resources |
113
460 |
6.19
6.01 |
0.19 |
Grant Processes and Administration
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Selection Process | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helpfulness of the Selection Process to Grantees in Strengthening the Funded Organization/Program |
117
473 |
5.61
4.71 |
0.89* |
| Level of Involvement of Staff in Development of Grant Proposal (1 = No involvement, 7 = Substantial involvement) |
115
473 |
4.63
3.78 |
0.86* |
| Reporting and Evaluation Processes | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helpfulness of Reporting and Evaluation Processes to Grantees in Strengthening the Funded Organization/Program |
64
225 |
5.44
4.34 |
1.10* |
| Proportion of Grantees That Had Discussed Assessment with Funder |
110
413 |
0.85
0.62 |
0.23* |
| Dollar Return on Grantee Administrative Hours | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Administrative Hours Spent by Grantees on Funder Requirements Over Grant Lifetime |
110
470 |
105.7
64.75 |
40.95 |
| Median Administrative Hours Spent by Grantees on Proposal and Selection Process |
110
467 |
46.66
35.66 |
11.00 |
Transparency
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Transparency | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awareness of Challenges Facing Grantee Organizations |
117
478 |
5.82
5.24 |
0.58 |
| Helpfulness in Addressing Challenges |
115
469 |
5.81
4.74 |
1.06* |
| Funder's Transparency |
115
471 |
6
5.6 |
0.4 |
| Transparency regarding Foundation's processes for selecting grantees |
115
474 |
5.67
5.13 |
0.54 |
| Transparency regarding changes that affect the funding grantees might receive in the future |
115
469 |
5.72
5.26 |
0.46 |
| Transparency regarding best practices the Foundation has learned - through its work or through others' work - about the issue areas it funds |
117
467 |
5.88
5.1 |
0.78* |
| Transparency regarding Foundation's experience with what it has tried but has not worked in its past grantmaking |
115
465 |
5.1
4.52 |
0.58 |
Variable: typfund_new
Group 1
Grantees receiving general operating support
- Value(s):
- 1
- Group size:
- 152
Group 2
Grantees receiving other types of funding
- Value(s):
- ELSE
- Group size:
- 449
Group 1: Grantees receiving general operating support
Value(s): 1
Group size: 152
Group 2: Grantees receiving other types of funding
Value(s): ELSE
Group size: 449
The tables below display results where there are significant mean differences at the 0.1 significance level.
Impact on Grantee Fields and Local Communities
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Field-Focused Measures | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advancing Knowledge in the Field |
118
376 |
5.16
5.47 |
-0.31 |
| Community-Focused Measures | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact on Grantees' Local Communities |
128
324 |
6.07
5.26 |
0.81* |
| Understanding of Grantees' Local Communities |
129
332 |
6.03
5.63 |
0.4 |
Impact on Grantee Organizations
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Impact on Grantee Organizations | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact on Grantees' Organizations |
152
448 |
6.59
6.05 |
0.55* |
| Understanding of Grantees' Goals and Strategy |
147
432 |
6.05
5.8 |
0.25 |
| Impact on Grantees' Ability to Continue Funded Work |
147
412 |
5.83
5.42 |
0.41 |
Funder-Grantee Relationships
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Funder-Grantee Relationships | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funder-Grantee Relationships Summary |
144
421 |
6.34
6.14 |
0.2 |
| Grantee Comfort Approaching the Funder if a Problem Arises |
152
447 |
6.36
6.2 |
0.16 |
| Responsiveness of Funder Staff |
152
448 |
6.49
6.22 |
0.26 |
| Interactions | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairness of Funder Treatment of Grantees |
151
447 |
6.72
6.55 |
0.17 |
| Communications | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarity of the Funder's Communication of its Goals and Strategy |
152
447 |
5.85
5.64 |
0.2 |
| Consistency of Information Provided by Communications Resources |
145
427 |
6.19
6.0 |
0.19 |
Grant Processes and Administration
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Selection Process | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level of Involvement of Staff in Development of Grant Proposal (1 = No involvement, 7 = Substantial involvement) |
150
437 |
3.38
4.14 |
-0.76 |
| Level of Pressure to Modify Grantees' Priorities to Create a Request That Was Likely to Receive Funding (1 = No pressure, 7 = Significant pressure) |
150
441 |
1.85
2.26 |
-0.41 |
| Reporting and Evaluation Processes | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proportion of Grantees That Had Discussed Assessment with Funder |
129
393 |
0.57
0.7 |
-0.13 |
| Dollar Return on Grantee Administrative Hours | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Budget of Funded Organizations |
146
394 |
5450824.92
61161243.89 |
-55710418.97 |
| Median Administrative Hours Spent by Grantees on Funder Requirements Over Grant Lifetime |
148
431 |
45.91
81.77 |
-35.86 |
| Median Administrative Hours Spent by Grantees on Proposal and Selection Process |
147
429 |
27.26
41.42 |
-14.15 |
| Median Administrative Hours Spent by Grantees on Monitoring, Reporting, and Evaluation Processes (Annualized) |
124
346 |
13.92
25.65 |
-11.73 |
Transparency
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Transparency | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awareness of Challenges Facing Grantee Organizations |
151
443 |
5.67
5.26 |
0.41 |
| Helpfulness in Addressing Challenges |
148
435 |
5.23
4.86 |
0.37 |
Variable: discassess
Group 1
Grantees who have discussed their assessment results
- Value(s):
- 1
- Group size:
- 349
Group 2
Grantees who have not discussed their assessment results
- Value(s):
- 0
- Group size:
- 174
Group 1: Grantees who have discussed their assessment results
Value(s): 1
Group size: 349
Group 2: Grantees who have not discussed their assessment results
Value(s): 0
Group size: 174
The tables below display results where there are significant mean differences at the 0.1 significance level.
Impact on Grantee Fields and Local Communities
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Field-Focused Measures | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact on Grantees' Fields |
339
167 |
6.02
5.66 |
0.36 |
| Understanding of Grantees' Fields |
341
165 |
6.1
5.62 |
0.48 |
| Advancing Knowledge in the Field |
299
139 |
5.63
5 |
0.63 |
| Funder's Effect on Public Policy in Grantees' Fields |
266
120 |
5.31
4.83 |
0.49 |
| Community-Focused Measures | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Understanding of Contextual Factors Affecting Grantees' Work |
338
161 |
5.9
5.29 |
0.6 |
Impact on Grantee Organizations
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Impact on Grantee Organizations | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Understanding of Grantees' Goals and Strategy |
346
167 |
6.01
5.48 |
0.53 |
Funder-Grantee Relationships
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Funder-Grantee Relationships | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funder-Grantee Relationships Summary |
337
159 |
6.25
6.04 |
0.21 |
| Grantee Comfort Approaching the Funder if a Problem Arises |
349
173 |
6.36
6.04 |
0.32 |
| Responsiveness of Funder Staff |
349
174 |
6.4
6.05 |
0.36 |
| Interactions | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairness of Funder Treatment of Grantees |
348
172 |
6.65
6.46 |
0.19 |
| Proportion of Grantees That Had a Site Visit |
332
169 |
0.49
0.33 |
0.16 |
| Communications | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarity of the Funder's Communication of its Goals and Strategy |
347
174 |
5.81
5.49 |
0.32 |
Grant Processes and Administration
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Selection Process | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helpfulness of the Selection Process to Grantees in Strengthening the Funded Organization/Program |
345
170 |
5.17
4.42 |
0.75 |
| Level of Involvement of Staff in Development of Grant Proposal (1 = No involvement, 7 = Substantial involvement) |
342
170 |
4.37
3.38 |
0.99* |
| Reporting and Evaluation Processes | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helpfulness of Reporting and Evaluation Processes to Grantees in Strengthening the Funded Organization/Program |
174
85 |
4.9
4.12 |
0.78* |
| Dollar Return on Grantee Administrative Hours | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Grant Size |
333
169 |
698635.55
228492.93 |
470142.62 |
| Median Administrative Hours Spent by Grantees on Funder Requirements Over Grant Lifetime |
334
172 |
88.2
51.31 |
36.89 |
| Median Administrative Hours Spent by Grantees on Proposal and Selection Process |
332
171 |
42.97
32.01 |
10.95 |
| Median Administrative Hours Spent by Grantees on Monitoring, Reporting, and Evaluation Processes (Annualized) |
273
137 |
28.1
14.7 |
13.41 |
Transparency
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Transparency | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awareness of Challenges Facing Grantee Organizations |
349
173 |
5.53
5.14 |
0.39 |
| Helpfulness in Addressing Challenges |
344
169 |
5.17
4.56 |
0.61 |
| Funder's Transparency |
342
171 |
5.86
5.33 |
0.53 |
| Transparency regarding Foundation's processes for selecting grantees |
342
173 |
5.41
4.84 |
0.56 |
| Transparency regarding changes that affect the funding grantees might receive in the future |
341
171 |
5.47
5.14 |
0.33 |
| Transparency regarding best practices the Foundation has learned - through its work or through others' work - about the issue areas it funds |
340
172 |
5.56
4.74 |
0.82* |
| Transparency regarding Foundation's experience with what it has tried but has not worked in its past grantmaking |
338
170 |
4.91
4.12 |
0.78* |
Variable: conchng
Group 1
Grantees who had a contact change in the past year
- Value(s):
- 1
- Group size:
- 98
Group 2
Grantees who did not have a contact change in the past year
- Value(s):
- 0
- Group size:
- 474
Group 1: Grantees who had a contact change in the past year
Value(s): 1
Group size: 98
Group 2: Grantees who did not have a contact change in the past year
Value(s): 0
Group size: 474
The tables below display results where there are significant mean differences at the 0.1 significance level.
Impact on Grantee Fields and Local Communities
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Field-Focused Measures | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advancing Knowledge in the Field |
83
390 |
5.18
5.49 |
-0.31 |
Funder-Grantee Relationships
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Funder-Grantee Relationships | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Responsiveness of Funder Staff |
98
473 |
6.11
6.36 |
-0.25 |
| Interactions | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairness of Funder Treatment of Grantees |
98
472 |
6.41
6.66 |
-0.25 |
Grant Processes and Administration
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Selection Process | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level of Involvement of Staff in Development of Grant Proposal (1 = No involvement, 7 = Substantial involvement) |
95
467 |
3.66
4.03 |
-0.36 |
| Dollar Return on Grantee Administrative Hours | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Grant Length |
96
467 |
2.35
1.99 |
0.36 |
Transparency
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Transparency | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funder's Transparency |
93
464 |
5.41
5.75 |
-0.35 |
| Transparency regarding best practices the Foundation has learned - through its work or through others' work - about the issue areas it funds |
95
461 |
4.93
5.34 |
-0.42 |
| Transparency regarding Foundation's experience with what it has tried but has not worked in its past grantmaking |
96
456 |
4.24
4.73 |
-0.49 |
Variable: declined
Group 1
Grantees who have been declined funding before
- Value(s):
- 1
- Group size:
- 108
Group 2
Grantees who have not been declined funding before
- Value(s):
- 0
- Group size:
- 364
Group 1: Grantees who have been declined funding before
Value(s): 1
Group size: 108
Group 2: Grantees who have not been declined funding before
Value(s): 0
Group size: 364
The tables below display results where there are significant mean differences at the 0.1 significance level.
Impact on Grantee Fields and Local Communities
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Field-Focused Measures | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact on Grantees' Fields |
103
355 |
5.54
6.06 |
-0.52 |
| Understanding of Grantees' Fields |
106
351 |
5.51
6.12 |
-0.61* |
| Advancing Knowledge in the Field |
83
316 |
5.02
5.56 |
-0.53 |
| Funder's Effect on Public Policy in Grantees' Fields |
69
280 |
4.77
5.21 |
-0.44 |
| Community-Focused Measures | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Understanding of Grantees' Local Communities |
69
294 |
5.32
5.79 |
-0.47 |
| Understanding of Contextual Factors Affecting Grantees' Work |
102
348 |
5.33
5.81 |
-0.47 |
Impact on Grantee Organizations
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Impact on Grantee Organizations | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact on Grantees' Organizations |
108
362 |
5.93
6.27 |
-0.34 |
| Understanding of Grantees' Goals and Strategy |
106
355 |
5.63
5.95 |
-0.32 |
| Impact on Grantees' Ability to Continue Funded Work |
100
342 |
5.25
5.63 |
-0.38 |
Funder-Grantee Relationships
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Funder-Grantee Relationships | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Responsiveness of Funder Staff |
107
364 |
6.14
6.35 |
-0.21 |
| Interactions | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairness of Funder Treatment of Grantees |
108
363 |
6.42
6.65 |
-0.24 |
| Proportion of Grantees That Had a Site Visit |
103
351 |
0.25
0.48 |
-0.22* |
| Communications | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarity of the Funder's Communication of its Goals and Strategy |
108
362 |
5.58
5.8 |
-0.21 |
Grant Processes and Administration
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Dollar Return on Grantee Administrative Hours | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dollar Return Summary (Median total grant dollars awarded divided by hours spent fulfilling the Funder's administrative requirements) |
99
339 |
6641.84
16421.65 |
-9779.82 |
Transparency
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Transparency | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awareness of Challenges Facing Grantee Organizations |
108
361 |
5.02
5.5 |
-0.48 |
| Helpfulness in Addressing Challenges |
105
353 |
4.48
5.1 |
-0.63 |
| Transparency regarding Foundation's processes for selecting grantees |
108
357 |
4.97
5.27 |
-0.3 |
Variable: curfund
Group 1
Currently funded grantees
- Value(s):
- 1
- Group size:
- 496
Group 2
Not currently funded grantees
- Value(s):
- 0
- Group size:
- 102
Group 1: Currently funded grantees
Value(s): 1
Group size: 496
Group 2: Not currently funded grantees
Value(s): 0
Group size: 102
The tables below display results where there are significant mean differences at the 0.1 significance level.
Impact on Grantee Fields and Local Communities
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Field-Focused Measures | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact on Grantees' Fields |
479
96 |
5.99
5.58 |
0.41 |
| Understanding of Grantees' Fields |
476
99 |
5.98
5.74 |
0.24 |
| Advancing Knowledge in the Field |
410
81 |
5.45
5.14 |
0.31 |
| Community-Focused Measures | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact on Grantees' Local Communities |
371
77 |
5.59
4.95 |
0.64 |
| Understanding of Grantees' Local Communities |
384
75 |
5.8
5.41 |
0.39 |
| Understanding of Contextual Factors Affecting Grantees' Work |
469
94 |
5.74
5.46 |
0.28 |
Impact on Grantee Organizations
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Impact on Grantee Organizations | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact on Grantees' Organizations |
494
102 |
6.26
5.8 |
0.46 |
| Understanding of Grantees' Goals and Strategy |
480
96 |
5.92
5.51 |
0.41 |
| Impact on Grantees' Ability to Continue Funded Work |
463
93 |
5.62
5.04 |
0.58 |
Funder-Grantee Relationships
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Funder-Grantee Relationships | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grantee Comfort Approaching the Funder if a Problem Arises |
495
101 |
6.3
5.92 |
0.38 |
| Responsiveness of Funder Staff |
496
101 |
6.34
6.04 |
0.3 |
| Interactions | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairness of Funder Treatment of Grantees |
494
101 |
6.63
6.4 |
0.23 |
| Proportion of Grantees That Had a Site Visit |
468
94 |
0.45
0.32 |
0.13 |
| Communications | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarity of the Funder's Communication of its Goals and Strategy |
494
101 |
5.75
5.41 |
0.34 |
Grant Processes and Administration
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Reporting and Evaluation Processes | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helpfulness of Reporting and Evaluation Processes to Grantees in Strengthening the Funded Organization/Program |
214
72 |
4.7
4.25 |
0.45 |
| Dollar Return on Grantee Administrative Hours | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Administrative Hours Spent by Grantees on Proposal and Selection Process |
474
99 |
40.17
25.46 |
14.71 |
Transparency
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Transparency | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awareness of Challenges Facing Grantee Organizations |
489
102 |
5.45
4.88 |
0.57 |
| Helpfulness in Addressing Challenges |
481
99 |
5.06
4.42 |
0.63 |
Variable: disceval
Group 1
Grantees who have discussed their evaluation with funder
- Value(s):
- 1
- Group size:
- 148
Group 2
Grantees who have not discussed their evaluation with funder
- Value(s):
- 0
- Group size:
- 124
Group 1: Grantees who have discussed their evaluation with funder
Value(s): 1
Group size: 148
Group 2: Grantees who have not discussed their evaluation with funder
Value(s): 0
Group size: 124
The tables below display results where there are significant mean differences at the 0.1 significance level.
Impact on Grantee Fields and Local Communities
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Field-Focused Measures | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact on Grantees' Fields |
145
114 |
6.09
5.46 |
0.62* |
| Understanding of Grantees' Fields |
143
118 |
6.12
5.62 |
0.5 |
| Advancing Knowledge in the Field |
127
95 |
5.77
4.95 |
0.82* |
| Funder's Effect on Public Policy in Grantees' Fields |
121
78 |
5.53
4.88 |
0.64 |
| Community-Focused Measures | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Understanding of Grantees' Local Communities |
121
93 |
5.85
5.49 |
0.36 |
| Understanding of Contextual Factors Affecting Grantees' Work |
144
116 |
6.01
5.41 |
0.61* |
Impact on Grantee Organizations
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Impact on Grantee Organizations | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact on Grantees' Organizations |
148
123 |
6.29
5.88 |
0.41 |
| Understanding of Grantees' Goals and Strategy |
146
119 |
6.06
5.44 |
0.62* |
| Impact on Grantees' Ability to Continue Funded Work |
137
117 |
5.61
5.15 |
0.46 |
Funder-Grantee Relationships
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Funder-Grantee Relationships | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funder-Grantee Relationships Summary |
142
111 |
6.31
5.98 |
0.33 |
| Grantee Comfort Approaching the Funder if a Problem Arises |
148
123 |
6.41
5.86 |
0.54 |
| Responsiveness of Funder Staff |
148
124 |
6.42
5.95 |
0.47 |
| Interactions | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proportion of Grantees That Had a Site Visit |
142
115 |
0.6
0.31 |
0.29* |
| Communications | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarity of the Funder's Communication of its Goals and Strategy |
148
123 |
5.95
5.42 |
0.53 |
Grant Processes and Administration
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Selection Process | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helpfulness of the Selection Process to Grantees in Strengthening the Funded Organization/Program |
145
124 |
5.34
4.45 |
0.89* |
| Level of Involvement of Staff in Development of Grant Proposal (1 = No involvement, 7 = Substantial involvement) |
145
119 |
4.29
3.47 |
0.82* |
| Reporting and Evaluation Processes | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helpfulness of Reporting and Evaluation Processes to Grantees in Strengthening the Funded Organization/Program |
146
121 |
5.24
3.79 |
1.45* |
| Proportion of Grantees That Had Discussed Assessment with Funder |
139
108 |
0.79
0.52 |
0.27* |
| Dollar Return on Grantee Administrative Hours | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Grant Size |
138
120 |
787902.21
159985.83 |
627916.38 |
| Average Grant Length |
146
120 |
2.74
1.97 |
0.77 |
| Median Administrative Hours Spent by Grantees on Funder Requirements Over Grant Lifetime |
139
122 |
126.43
42.71 |
83.72 |
| Median Administrative Hours Spent by Grantees on Proposal and Selection Process |
138
122 |
50.74
25.19 |
25.55* |
| Median Administrative Hours Spent by Grantees on Monitoring, Reporting, and Evaluation Processes (Annualized) |
135
117 |
32.46
11.74 |
20.72 |
Transparency
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Transparency | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awareness of Challenges Facing Grantee Organizations |
145
124 |
5.48
5.01 |
0.47 |
| Helpfulness in Addressing Challenges |
144
123 |
5.28
4.42 |
0.86* |
| Funder's Transparency |
144
122 |
5.97
5.37 |
0.6 |
| Transparency regarding Foundation's processes for selecting grantees |
143
124 |
5.45
4.98 |
0.47 |
| Transparency regarding changes that affect the funding grantees might receive in the future |
142
123 |
5.56
5.15 |
0.41 |
| Transparency regarding best practices the Foundation has learned - through its work or through others' work - about the issue areas it funds |
144
121 |
5.6
4.94 |
0.66 |
| Transparency regarding Foundation's experience with what it has tried but has not worked in its past grantmaking |
143
122 |
4.86
4.27 |
0.59 |
Variable: sitevst
Group 1
Grantees who had a site visit from funder
- Value(s):
- 1
- Group size:
- 240
Group 2
Grantees who did not have a site visit from funder
- Value(s):
- 0
- Group size:
- 326
Group 1: Grantees who had a site visit from funder
Value(s): 1
Group size: 240
Group 2: Grantees who did not have a site visit from funder
Value(s): 0
Group size: 326
The tables below display results where there are significant mean differences at the 0.1 significance level.
Impact on Grantee Fields and Local Communities
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Community-Focused Measures | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact on Grantees' Local Communities |
202
222 |
5.76
5.16 |
0.6 |
Impact on Grantee Organizations
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Impact on Grantee Organizations | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Understanding of Grantees' Goals and Strategy |
237
313 |
6.02
5.73 |
0.29 |
Funder-Grantee Relationships
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Funder-Grantee Relationships | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funder-Grantee Relationships Summary |
232
301 |
6.28
6.13 |
0.16 |
| Grantee Comfort Approaching the Funder if a Problem Arises |
239
325 |
6.36
6.17 |
0.19 |
| Responsiveness of Funder Staff |
240
325 |
6.38
6.23 |
0.15 |
| Communications | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarity of the Funder's Communication of its Goals and Strategy |
238
325 |
5.95
5.51 |
0.44 |
Grant Processes and Administration
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Selection Process | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helpfulness of the Selection Process to Grantees in Strengthening the Funded Organization/Program |
235
320 |
5.15
4.66 |
0.5 |
| Level of Involvement of Staff in Development of Grant Proposal (1 = No involvement, 7 = Substantial involvement) |
234
319 |
4.23
3.74 |
0.49 |
| Level of Pressure to Modify Grantees' Priorities to Create a Request That Was Likely to Receive Funding (1 = No pressure, 7 = Significant pressure) |
237
320 |
2.25
2.03 |
0.22 |
| Reporting and Evaluation Processes | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helpfulness of Reporting and Evaluation Processes to Grantees in Strengthening the Funded Organization/Program |
127
146 |
4.95
4.23 |
0.72* |
| Proportion of Grantees That Had Discussed Assessment with Funder |
220
281 |
0.75
0.6 |
0.15 |
| Dollar Return on Grantee Administrative Hours | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Grant Length |
234
323 |
2.27
1.83 |
0.44 |
| Median Administrative Hours Spent by Grantees on Funder Requirements Over Grant Lifetime |
228
320 |
100.53
54.36 |
46.18 |
| Median Administrative Hours Spent by Grantees on Proposal and Selection Process |
225
320 |
46.69
32.36 |
14.33 |
| Median Administrative Hours Spent by Grantees on Monitoring, Reporting, and Evaluation Processes (Annualized) |
194
251 |
29.4
17.64 |
11.77 |
Transparency
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Transparency | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awareness of Challenges Facing Grantee Organizations |
238
323 |
5.61
5.17 |
0.43 |
| Helpfulness in Addressing Challenges |
234
316 |
5.28
4.68 |
0.6 |
| Funder's Transparency |
234
317 |
5.87
5.53 |
0.34 |
| Transparency regarding Foundation's processes for selecting grantees |
236
320 |
5.35
5.12 |
0.24 |
| Transparency regarding best practices the Foundation has learned - through its work or through others' work - about the issue areas it funds |
235
317 |
5.39
5.16 |
0.23 |
| Transparency regarding Foundation's experience with what it has tried but has not worked in its past grantmaking |
233
314 |
4.78
4.52 |
0.25 |
Variable: eval_prcs_new
Group 1
Grantees who did not participate in any reporting/evaluation pro
- Value(s):
- 4
- Group size:
- 292
Group 2
Grantees who participated in either reporting and/or evaluation
- Value(s):
- 1 | 2 | 3
- Group size:
- 301
Group 1: Grantees who did not participate in any reporting/evaluation pro
Value(s): 4
Group size: 292
Group 2: Grantees who participated in either reporting and/or evaluation
Value(s): 1 | 2 | 3
Group size: 301
The tables below display results where there are significant mean differences at the 0.1 significance level.
Impact on Grantee Fields and Local Communities
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Field-Focused Measures | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funder's Effect on Public Policy in Grantees' Fields |
205
219 |
5
5.25 |
-0.25 |
Funder-Grantee Relationships
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Funder-Grantee Relationships | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grantee Comfort Approaching the Funder if a Problem Arises |
291
300 |
6.32
6.16 |
0.15 |
| Interactions | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proportion of Grantees That Had a Site Visit |
276
283 |
0.38
0.47 |
-0.09 |
Grant Processes and Administration
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Dollar Return on Grantee Administrative Hours | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Grant Length |
289
294 |
1.71
2.35 |
-0.64 |
| Median Administrative Hours Spent by Grantees on Funder Requirements Over Grant Lifetime |
282
289 |
57.08
88.74 |
-31.66 |
Variable: ISI_value
Group 1
ISI - High Impact Grant
- Value(s):
- 1
- Group size:
- 115
Group 2
ISI - Moderate or Low Impact grants
- Value(s):
- ELSE
- Group size:
- 407
Group 1: ISI - High Impact Grant
Value(s): 1
Group size: 115
Group 2: ISI - Moderate or Low Impact grants
Value(s): ELSE
Group size: 407
The tables below display results where there are significant mean differences at the 0.1 significance level.
Impact on Grantee Fields and Local Communities
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Community-Focused Measures | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact on Grantees' Local Communities |
96
293 |
6.09
5.29 |
0.81* |
| Understanding of Grantees' Local Communities |
96
304 |
5.94
5.65 |
0.29 |
Impact on Grantee Organizations
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Impact on Grantee Organizations | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact on Grantees' Organizations |
115
407 |
6.57
6.07 |
0.49 |
| Understanding of Grantees' Goals and Strategy |
112
391 |
6.08
5.8 |
0.28 |
| Impact on Grantees' Ability to Continue Funded Work |
110
378 |
5.8
5.4 |
0.4 |
Funder-Grantee Relationships
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Funder-Grantee Relationships | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funder-Grantee Relationships Summary |
110
385 |
6.33
6.16 |
0.17 |
Grant Processes and Administration
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Selection Process | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level of Involvement of Staff in Development of Grant Proposal (1 = No involvement, 7 = Substantial involvement) |
114
397 |
3.42
4.04 |
-0.62 |
| Level of Pressure to Modify Grantees' Priorities to Create a Request That Was Likely to Receive Funding (1 = No pressure, 7 = Significant pressure) |
114
400 |
1.87
2.22 |
-0.35 |
| Reporting and Evaluation Processes | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proportion of Grantees That Had a Change in Primary Contact |
111
387 |
0.25
0.15 |
0.1 |
| Dollar Return on Grantee Administrative Hours | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Budget of Funded Organizations |
110
370 |
6699057.94
45630008.54 |
-38930950.6 |
| Median Administrative Hours Spent by Grantees on Funder Requirements Over Grant Lifetime |
111
394 |
47.45
76.86 |
-29.41 |
| Median Administrative Hours Spent by Grantees on Proposal and Selection Process |
110
391 |
28.15
40.37 |
-12.21 |
Transparency
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Transparency | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awareness of Challenges Facing Grantee Organizations |
114
402 |
5.68
5.29 |
0.39 |
| Helpfulness in Addressing Challenges |
112
394 |
5.25
4.85 |
0.4 |
Variable: gender
Group 1
Male grantees
- Value(s):
- 1
- Group size:
- 227
Group 2
Female grantees
- Value(s):
- 2
- Group size:
- 346
Group 1: Male grantees
Value(s): 1
Group size: 227
Group 2: Female grantees
Value(s): 2
Group size: 346
The tables below display results where there are significant mean differences at the 0.1 significance level.
Impact on Grantee Fields and Local Communities
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Field-Focused Measures | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact on Grantees' Fields |
220
331 |
5.85
6.05 |
-0.2 |
| Community-Focused Measures | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact on Grantees' Local Communities |
171
263 |
5.29
5.74 |
-0.45 |
Impact on Grantee Organizations
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Impact on Grantee Organizations | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact on Grantees' Organizations |
227
344 |
6.14
6.3 |
-0.17 |
Funder-Grantee Relationships
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Funder-Grantee Relationships | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grantee Comfort Approaching the Funder if a Problem Arises |
227
344 |
6.41
6.22 |
0.19 |
Grant Processes and Administration
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Selection Process | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level of Involvement of Staff in Development of Grant Proposal (1 = No involvement, 7 = Substantial involvement) |
222
338 |
4.23
3.79 |
0.44 |
| Reporting and Evaluation Processes | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proportion of Grantees That Had Discussed Assessment with Funder |
200
302 |
0.73
0.63 |
0.1 |
Transparency
The Mean Diff column shows the mean difference between two groups. It is highlighted in green if Group 1 mean is significantly higher, or in blue if Group 2 mean is significantly higher.
| Transparency | Sample Size | Mean Rating | Mean Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funder's Transparency |
224
336 |
5.84
5.66 |
0.18 |
| Transparency regarding Foundation's experience with what it has tried but has not worked in its past grantmaking |
223
331 |
4.96
4.53 |
0.43 |