WOMEN'S BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
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The Women's Business Development Center is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking primarily in Illinois, having disbursed a total of $51.9 million to 53 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Women's Business Development Center can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO SUPPORT AND ACCELERATE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH, SERVING ALL BUSINESS OWNERS TO STRENGTHEN THEIR PARTICIPATION IN, AND IMPACT ON, THE ECONOMY.
Cause Areas
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Entrepreneurship
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MEXICAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERC
$747.8K
< 1%
BERWYN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
$705.3K
< 1%
ALLIES FOR COMMUNITY BUSINESS INC
$692.6K
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
3K
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$64.4K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WOMEN'S BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER?
No. WOMEN'S BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WOMEN'S BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER give?
WOMEN'S BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Connecticut, and Missouri. 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 WOMEN'S BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WOMEN'S BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WOMEN'S BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER make each year?
In 2024, WOMEN'S BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER awarded about 3,020 grants, totaling nearly $51.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WOMEN'S BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER fund recently?
In 2024, WOMEN'S BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include MEXICAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERC, BERWYN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, and ALLIES FOR COMMUNITY BUSINESS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WOMEN'S BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER?
WOMEN'S BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.