CHICAGO FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN
Mission Statement
CHICAGO FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN (CFW) INVESTS IN WOMEN AND GIRLS AS CATALYSTS, BUILDING STRONG COMMUNITIES FOR ALL. THE FOUNDATION ENVISIONS A WORLD IN WHICH ALL WOMEN, GIRLS, TRANS AND GENDER NON-BINARY INDIVIDUALS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO THRIVE IN SAFE, JUST AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES.
Cause Areas
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Health
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
JANE ADDAMS RESOURCE CORPORATION
$891K
3%
CHICAGO WOMEN IN TRADES
$788.5K
3%
INDUSTRIAL COUNCIL OF NEARWEST CHICAGO
$570K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
184
Median 1st year grant
$7.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CHICAGO FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN?
No. CHICAGO FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CHICAGO FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN give?
CHICAGO FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, New York, and District Of Columbia. 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 CHICAGO FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CHICAGO FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CHICAGO FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN make each year?
In 2024, CHICAGO FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN awarded about 180 grants, totaling nearly $2.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CHICAGO FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN fund recently?
In 2024, CHICAGO FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN awarded grants to about 350 grantees. Recent grantees include JANE ADDAMS RESOURCE CORPORATION, CHICAGO WOMEN IN TRADES, and INDUSTRIAL COUNCIL OF NEARWEST CHICAGO. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CHICAGO FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN?
CHICAGO FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.