Washington Area Women’s Foundation is one of the fastest growing women’s foundations in the nation. Our innovative programs and grants offer unique opportunities for donors and non-profit organizations to make a critical difference in the lives of women and girls. We make progress toward our mission by: Engaging Women in Philanthropy: We are increasing the number of women donors in our region and helping them to recognize and demonstrate the power of their economic status and commitment to community through:

• Giving Circles;
• Workshops, Forums and Conferences on timely philanthropic issues and trends; and
• Donor Briefings and Roundtable Discussions.

Providing Both Grants and Operational Resources to non-profit organizations serving women and girls. Since 1998, The Women’s Foundation has provided over $4.1 million in grants to over 100 leading community-based organizations through the following programs and support services:

• Leadership Awards;
• Stepping Stones Initiative;
• Giving Circles;
• Open Door Capacity Fund; and
• Technical Assistance and Referrals.

Serving as a Regional Voice for Women and Girls by conducting research about the status of women and girls, disseminating reports and recommendations, hosting regional forums and briefings, and media outreach such as:

• A Portrait of Women & Girls in the Washington Metropolitan Area: a rich source of data and policy recommendation for non-profit organizations, community leaders, and women
• Community Briefings are held twice a year to report about our work; and
• Media Outreach and Ad Campaign.