WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF CALIFORNIA
AI Summary
The Women's Foundation of California is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on empowering women and girls throughout California. With a total of $2.9 million in grants paid to 400 grantees in 2024, the foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF CALIFORNIA AMPLIFIES THE VOICES AND EXPERIENCES OF COMMUNITY LEADERS, REDISTRIBUTES KNOWLEDGE, POWER, AND RESOURCES, AND MOBILIZES COMMUNITIES AND FUNDERS TO ADVANCE JUSTICE FOR ALL.
Cause Areas
1
Women's rights
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PHILANTHROPIC VENTURES FOUNDATION
$4.1M
10%
NEW VENTURE FUND
$2M
5%
AMERICAN ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION
$1.9M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
70
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$12K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF CALIFORNIA?
No. WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF CALIFORNIA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF CALIFORNIA give?
WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF CALIFORNIA primarily gives to organizations located in California, District Of Columbia, and Ohio. 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 CALIFORNIA’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF CALIFORNIA 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 FOUNDATION OF CALIFORNIA make each year?
In 2024, WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF CALIFORNIA awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $2.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF CALIFORNIA fund recently?
In 2024, WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF CALIFORNIA awarded grants to about 400 grantees. Recent grantees include PHILANTHROPIC VENTURES FOUNDATION, NEW VENTURE FUND, and AMERICAN ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF CALIFORNIA?
WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF CALIFORNIA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.