THE FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN'S WELLNESS
AI Summary
The Foundation for Women's Wellness is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives aimed at improving women's health and wellness. With a total of $105K in grants awarded to 15 grantees in 2024, the foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN'S WELLNESS (FWW) WAS ORGANIZED AND INCORPORATED IN 1997 AS A 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITY DEDICATED TO IMPROVING WOMEN'S HEALTH BY RAISING SUPPORT FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATION IN LEADING WOMEN'S HEALTH CONCERNS. FWW RESEARCH AWARDS TARGET SMALL, EARLEY-STAGE STUDIES WITH PROMISE FOR PROVIDING NEW INFORMATION AND CATALYZING THE DIRECTION OF LARGE-SCALE RESEARCH. AREAS OF INTEREST INCLUDE CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE, TOP FEMALE CANCERS, HORMONES' ROLE IN DISEASE AND STAGE-OF-LIFE HEALTH CONCERNS SUCH AS PREGNANCY AND MENOPAUSE, AND DISEASES DISPROPORTIONATELY AFFECTING WOMEN. FWW FELLOWSHIP AWARDS SUPPORT EMERGING PHYSICIAN-SCIENTISTS WORKING ON RESEARCH IN THE AFOREMENTIONED AREAS OF WOMEN'S HEALTH. FWW BRINGS NEW AND CLARIFYING RESEARCH FINDINGS DIRECTLY TO WOMEN VIA ITS WEBSIDE AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS.
Cause Areas
3
Education
Health
Cancers
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Massachusetts General Hospital
BOSTON, MA
$160K
22%
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Inc
Boston, MA
$35K
5%
Yale University
New Haven, CT
$25K
3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN'S WELLNESS?
No. THE FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN'S WELLNESS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN'S WELLNESS give?
THE FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN'S WELLNESS primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, Texas, and Minnesota. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN'S WELLNESS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN'S WELLNESS fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN'S WELLNESS make each year?
In 2024, THE FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN'S WELLNESS awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $105 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN'S WELLNESS fund recently?
In 2024, THE FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN'S WELLNESS awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include Massachusetts General Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Inc, and Yale University. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN'S WELLNESS?
THE FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN'S WELLNESS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.