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WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF BOSTON INC

WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF BOSTON INC

Boston, MA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
81-5063201
Regional Funder
Women Led
Logo for "WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF BOSTON INC"

WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF BOSTON INC

Boston, MA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
81-5063201
Regional Funder
Women Led

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Est.

2017

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Women's Foundation of Boston Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Massachusetts, with additional support in Connecticut and Texas. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages with nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT, LEADERSHIP AND FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE OF WOMEN AND GIRLS IN THE GREATER BOSTON AREA.
Total Funding Given

$2M

2024
Grantees funded
36
Multi-year grantees
58%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

25

Median 1st year grant
$37.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
S
Sarah Williamson
Board Member
C
Carmel Shields
Board Member
B
Bekah Salwasser
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF BOSTON INC?
No. WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF BOSTON INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF BOSTON INC give?
WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF BOSTON INC primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Texas. 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 FOUNDATION OF BOSTON INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF BOSTON INC fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $38 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF BOSTON INC make each year?
In 2024, WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF BOSTON INC awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF BOSTON INC fund recently?
In 2024, WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF BOSTON INC awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include SCIENCE CLUB FOR GIRLS INC, GIRLS ON THE RUN GREATER BOSTON, and STRONG WOMEN STRONG GIRLS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF BOSTON INC?
WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF BOSTON INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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