Our clients

Partners in better grantmaking.

Since 2014, we’ve partnered with grantmaking organizations of every size. We build the operational backbone that lets your money do the work it’s supposed to do.

Our partners
130+

Grantmaking organizations and counting.

A selection of our partner organizations

  • Buell Foundation
  • Co-Impact Philanthropic Funds, Inc.
  • Conrad N. Hilton Foundation
  • Erik E. and Edith H. Bergstrom Foundation
  • Flora Family Foundation
  • Foundation North
  • Fremont Group
  • Glick Family Foundation
  • Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust
  • Kirsh Philanthropies
  • Krupp Foundation
  • MacMillan Family Foundation
  • May & Stanley Smith Charitable Trust
  • Michigan Health Endowment Fund
  • NextFifty Initiative
  • Northwest Health Foundation
  • Oregon Community Foundation
  • Park Foundation
  • Robertson Foundation
  • S. D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation
  • Skyline Foundation
  • Stuart Foundation
  • The Coleman Foundation
  • The Just Trust for Education
  • The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust
  • The SCAN Foundation
  • Unbound Philanthropy
  • Wagner Foundation
  • Walder Foundation
  • Walter and Elise Haas Fund
  • Wilburforce Foundation
In their words

Hear directly from our clients.

A few words from partners we’ve worked alongside. Shared with their permission.

Flora Family FoundationMarie KoesnodihardjoProgram Associate
“The 1892 team expertly guided our staff through a complete overhaul of our grantmaking systems, helping us select the right grants management system for our needs and size. Stacey and Lisa were trusted partners who helped us identify opportunities to adopt grantmaking best practices and make the most of our new GMS. The result was the successful migration of 25 years of data into a streamlined system that we are proud to share with grantee partners and board members.”
The S. D. Bechtel, Jr. FoundationLucy NguyenDirector of Operations & Grants Management
“1892 was an amazing hands-on partner as we undertook a huge data conversion process and implemented a new grants management system. We could not have had a successful launch without their partnership!”
Conrad N. Hilton FoundationAllison GisterDirector of Grants & Knowledge Management
“1892 designed training sessions for different staff roles and captured valuable feedback that helped with implementation and adoption. Both projects have significantly impacted Hilton’s grants management operations, and we continue to benefit in the years after the engagements.”
The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable TrustChris PercopoDirector of Grants Information & Management
“1892 brought a depth of knowledge about best practices, an ability to facilitate thoughtful discussion, expertise in documenting change, as well as a system-agnostic approach. These skills made them invaluable to such a critical initiative at Helmsley.”
Unbound PhilanthropyPaulette AmadiManager, Grants Management & Compliance
“Over the five years of our partnership, 1892 continues to be a trusted advisor and critical friend. The 1892 team is truly committed to sharing its expertise to enhance our philanthropic practice.”
The Summit FoundationJamie AmagaiDirector of Grants Management
“1892's expertise in grantmaking and their knowledge about the different grantmaking systems allowed Summit to launch our new GMS quickly, while also implementing more efficient processes to save time for our grantees and staff.”