Women'S Foundation of California

Name: Women'S Foundation of California — grants, 990 financials & funding data
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OAKLAND, CAWebsite5107402500

About Women'S Foundation of California

We amplify, mobilize, and redistribute power and resources to community leaders advancing racial, economic, environmental, and gender justice through grants, grassroots leadership training (Solís Policy Institute), policy advocacy, culture change initiatives, research, and convenings.

Focus Areas

economic securitycriminal justice reformenvironmental justicedomestic violence / gender-based violencereproductive health, rights, and justicehealth & healing justicedemocracy and civic participationculture change / narrative strategyleadership development

Who They Fund

survivors or people at risk of domestic violencepeople experiencing or at risk of homelessness

About Women'S Foundation of California

Women's Foundation of California has built a grantmaking portfolio around race, gender, and reproductive justice, with some of its largest recent awards going to movement infrastructure and California-based community organizations. A $590,000 grant to New Venture Fund in 2023 supported a community of practice promoting race, gender, and reproductive justice, while a $500,000 award in 2024 backed Time for Change Foundation’s educational scholarships pilot program. Those grants sit alongside support for domestic violence prevention, homelessness prevention, and leadership development through its fellowship and cohort programs. The foundation’s giving is tied to policy and power-building rather than isolated service grants. It funds organizations advancing racial, economic, environmental, and gender justice, and its active programs include the Dr. Beatriz María Solís Policy Institute, the HOME Cohort, and the Culture Change Fund. Recent grantees also include Center for Cultural Power, Illuminative, and Translatin Coalition, reflecting work that blends advocacy, narrative strategy, and community leadership. Across the portfolio, the foundation supports both direct community interventions and longer-term movement infrastructure.

What Women'S Foundation of California Funds

One strand of the foundation’s work centers on reproductive justice and movement-building. In 2023, it gave $190,000 to SisterSong to advance a community of practice that promotes race, gender, and reproductive justice, and it gave $100,000 to Tides Center to advance reproductive justice. Another major area is domestic violence and housing security. The foundation awarded $195,000 each in 2023 to Jenesse Center Inc, Rainbow Services, and Family Violence Law Center to prevent domestic violence and homelessness. These grants align with its HOME Cohort programming for women in California experiencing homelessness due to domestic violence. Leadership development is also a clear thread. Time for Change Foundation received $500,000 in 2024 for an educational scholarships pilot program, and the foundation’s policy institutes train advocates for California-level and local policy work. The portfolio also includes culture and narrative work, such as support for Center for Cultural Power and Illuminative to advance a community of practice promoting race, gender, and reproductive justice.

How Women'S Foundation of California Gives

Financial Snapshot

Annual Giving

$2M

Total Assets

$18.1M

Total Revenue

$7.2M

Total Expenses

$7.5M

Typical Grant Size

Most grants fall between $10K and $40K, with a median of $15K.

25th Percentile

$10K

Median

$15K

75th Percentile

$40K

Geographic Reach

Local10 states funded

Funding intensity

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Leadership

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Accepts unsolicited proposals

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Frequently Asked Questions About Women'S Foundation of California

What kinds of issues does Women's Foundation of California fund most often?

Its stated focus areas include economic security, criminal justice reform, environmental justice, domestic violence and gender-based violence, reproductive health, rights and justice, health and healing justice, democracy and civic participation, culture change and narrative strategy, and leadership development. The recent grants also show recurring support for reproductive justice, domestic violence prevention, and policy advocacy.

Does Women's Foundation of California fund only California organizations?

The foundation gives primarily in California: 89% of grants go to recipients in CA, and CA is the top state by grant count. The recent grants list is entirely U.S.-based, with California cities appearing most often, but some grantees are located outside the state, including Washington, DC, Atlanta, Georgia, and New York, New York.

What is a typical grant size?

Its typical grant size is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $15,000 at the median, and $40,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent list also includes much larger awards, such as $590,000 and $500,000, showing that the foundation uses both smaller grants and larger strategic investments.

Does Women's Foundation of California support recurring grantees?

Yes. Several grantees appear across multiple years in the recent grants list, including Time for Change Foundation, Harness Community, Center for Cultural Power, and Tides Center. That pattern suggests the foundation maintains ongoing relationships rather than limiting itself to one-time awards.

Are there any programs with an application process?

The Dr. Beatriz María Solís Policy Institute — SPI State and the Summer Leadership Institute both accept unsolicited applicants. SPI State is described as a statewide policy advocacy and leadership training fellowship for people working in nonprofit or grassroots organizations, and Summer Leadership Institute is another leadership training program with unsolicited access.

Recipient	Location	Amount	Year	Purpose
TIME FOR CHANGE FOUNDATION	SAN BERNARDINO, CA	$500,000	2026	TO PROMOTE RACIAL, GENDER AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE
CENTER FOR CULTURAL POWER	OAKLAND, CA	$125,000	2026	TO PROMOTE RACIAL, GENDER AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE
NEW VENTURE FUND	WASHINGTON, DC	$125,000	2026	TO PROMOTE RACIAL, GENDER AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE
HARNESS COMMUNITY	WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA	$125,000	2026	TO PROMOTE RACIAL, GENDER AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE
HUMAN OPTIONS INC	IRVINE, CA	$65,000	2026	TO PROMOTE RACIAL, GENDER AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE
SOCIAL AND ENVIROMENTAL ENTREPRENEURS	CALABASAS, CA	$57,000	2026	TO PROMOTE RACIAL, GENDER AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE
TRANSGENDER LAW CENTER	OAKLAND, CA	$47,000	2026	TO PROMOTE RACIAL, GENDER AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE
TIDES CENTER	SAN FRANCISCO, CA	$47,000	2026	TO PROMOTE RACIAL, GENDER AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY LGBTQ CENTER	EL MONTE, CA	$45,000	2026	TO PROMOTE RACIAL, GENDER AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE
CENTER FOR EMPOWERED POLITICS EDUCATION FUND	OAKLAND, CA	$44,000	2026	TO PROMOTE RACIAL, GENDER AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE
SOGOREA TE' LAND TRUST	OAKLAND, CA	$35,000	2026	TO PROMOTE RACIAL, GENDER AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE
ALLIANCE FOR GIRLS	OAKLAND, CA	$30,000	2026	TO PROMOTE RACIAL, GENDER AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE
A NEW WAY OF LIFE REENTRY PROJECT	WATTS, CA	$30,000	2026	TO PROMOTE RACIAL, GENDER AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE
EQUAL RIGHTS ADVOCATES	SAN FRANCISCO, CA	$30,000	2026	TO PROMOTE RACIAL, GENDER AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE
TIDES FOUNDATION	LOS ANGELES, CA	$30,000	2026	TO PROMOTE RACIAL, GENDER AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE
STARTING OVER	CORONNA, CA	$30,000	2026	TO PROMOTE RACIAL, GENDER AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE
TRANSGENDER DISTRICT	SAN FRANCISCO, CA	$30,000	2026	TO PROMOTE RACIAL, GENDER AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE
COURAGE CALIFORNIA	LOS ANGELES, CA	$30,000	2026	TO PROMOTE RACIAL, GENDER AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE
CALIFORNIA PARTNERSHIP TO END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE	SACRAMENTO, CA	$28,198	2026	TO PROMOTE RACIAL, GENDER AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE
FORWARD TOGETHER	OAKLAND, CA	$25,000	2026	TO PROMOTE RACIAL, GENDER AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE
SOUTHEAST ASIA RESOURCE ACTION CENTER	WASHINGTON, DC	$20,000	2026	TO PROMOTE RACIAL, GENDER AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE
BLACK EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL HEALTH COLLECTIVE	LOS ANGELES, CA	$20,000	2026	TO PROMOTE RACIAL, GENDER AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE
TRANSGENDER HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER	PALM SRINGS, CA	$20,000	2026	TO PROMOTE RACIAL, GENDER AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE
LYON-MARTIN COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES	SAN FRANCISCO, CA	$20,000	2026	TO PROMOTE RACIAL, GENDER AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE
INDEPENDENT ARTS AND MEDIA	SAN FRANCISCO, CA	$20,000	2026	TO PROMOTE RACIAL, GENDER AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GRANTMAKERS	LOS ANGELES, CA	$20,000	2026	TO PROMOTE RACIAL, GENDER AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE
CALIFORNIA BLACK WOMEN'S HEALTH PROJECT	INGLEWOOD, CA	$20,000	2026	TO PROMOTE RACIAL, GENDER AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE
FREEFROM	LOS ANGELES, CA	$20,000	2026	TO PROMOTE RACIAL, GENDER AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE
INLAND EMPIRE UNITED	LOS ANGELES, CA	$20,000	2026	TO PROMOTE RACIAL, GENDER AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE
MISSION EDGE SAN DIEGO INC (MID-CITY CAN)	SAN DIEGO, CA	$20,000	2026	TO PROMOTE RACIAL, GENDER AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE
ORGANIZACION EN CALIFORNIA DE LIDERES CAMPESINAS INC	OXNARD, CA	$15,000	2026	TO PROMOTE RACIAL, GENDER AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE
BLACK WOMEN FOR WELLNESS ACTION PROJECT	LOS ANGELES, CA	$15,000	2026	TO PROMOTE RACIAL, GENDER AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE
PARTNERSHIP FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF NEW AMERICANS	SAN DIEGO, CA	$15,000	2026	TO PROMOTE RACIAL, GENDER AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE
COMMUNITY PARTNERS	LOS ANGELES, CA	$14,000	2026	TO PROMOTE RACIAL, GENDER AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE
YOUNG WOMEN'S FREEDOM CENTER	SAN FRANCISCO, CA	$11,000	2026	TO PROMOTE RACIAL, GENDER AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE
NEVADA COUNTY CITIZENS FOR CHOICE	GRASS VALLEY, CA	$10,000	2026	TO PROMOTE RACIAL, GENDER AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE
PHYSICIANS FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY LOS ANGELES	LOS ANGELES, CA	$10,000	2026	TO PROMOTE RACIAL, GENDER AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE
SAN FRANCISCO WOMEN'S CENTERS DBA THE WOMEN'S BUILDING	SAN FRANCISCO, CA	$10,000	2026	TO PROMOTE RACIAL, GENDER AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE
COMMUNITIES FOR A BETTER ENVIRONMENT	HUNTINGTON PARK, CA	$10,000	2026	TO PROMOTE RACIAL, GENDER AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE
LOS ANGELES ALLIANCE FOR NEW ECONOMY	LOS ANGELES, CA	$10,000	2026	TO PROMOTE RACIAL, GENDER AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE
UNITED WOMEN OF EAST AFRICA SUPPORT TEAM	SAN DIEGO, CA	$10,000	2026	TO PROMOTE RACIAL, GENDER AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE
INLAND CONGREGATIONS UNITED FOR CHANGE SPONSORING COMMITTEE INC	SAN BERNADINO, CA	$10,000	2026	TO PROMOTE RACIAL, GENDER AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE
COMUNIDADES INDIGENAS EN LIDERAZGO	LOS ANGELES, CA	$10,000	2026	TO PROMOTE RACIAL, GENDER AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE
MID CITY COMMUNITY ADVOCACY NETWORK	SAN DIEGO, CA	$10,000	2026	TO PROMOTE RACIAL, GENDER AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE
CENTRAL COAST ALLIANCE UNITED FOR A SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY	VENTURA, CA	$10,000	2026	TO PROMOTE RACIAL, GENDER AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE
ASIAN PACIFIC ENVIRONMENTAL NETWORK	OAKLAND, CA	$10,000	2026	TO PROMOTE RACIAL, GENDER AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE
CALIFORNIA LATINAS FOR REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE	LOS ANGELES, CA	$9,500	2026	TO PROMOTE RACIAL, GENDER AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE
TRANSLATIN COALITION DBA THE TRANSLATIN COALITION	LOS ANGELES, CA	$7,000	2026	TO PROMOTE RACIAL, GENDER AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE
COMMUNITY WATER CENTER	VISALIA, CA	$7,000	2026	TO PROMOTE RACIAL, GENDER AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE
COMMUNITY INITIATIVES	OAKLAND, CA	$7,000	2026	TO PROMOTE RACIAL, GENDER AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE

Women'S Foundation of California

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Are there any programs with an application process?

Open Grant Opportunities

Community Power Fund

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