Women & Girls Grants

171 foundations$99.9M total annual giving$11K median grant36 states with funders

Discover 171 grantmaking foundations funding women & girls programs, with combined annual giving of $99.9M. The median grant size for women & girls is $11K.

Women & Girls Grantmaking at a Glance

Foundations

171

Total Annual Giving

$99.9M

Total Assets Under Management

$1.1B

Median Grant Size

$11K

States with Funders

36

Total Grants on Record

5,206

Open Grant Opportunities

Live programs funding women & girls that your nonprofit can apply to now.

Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: Up to $2K

Women and Girls of Color Fund

From New Hampshire Women'S Foundation

Women and girls of colorRacial equityLeadership+3 more

Who can apply: Projects must be by and for women and girls of color in New Hampshire. Additional criteria were not visible in the scraped content.

Open nowRolling / open intake

Grant Program

From Aurora Women'S Empowerment Foundation

women's empowermentfemale-focused servicesleadership development+7 more

Who can apply: Applicant must be a tax-exempt nonprofit. Preference is given to organizations located in AWEF’s service area (Kane, DuPage, and Kendall Counties within the defined Aurora Area). Projects should address a documented need, be innovative, collaborative, potentially self-sustaining, and closely aligned with AWEF’s female-focused mission. Multi-year requests may be considered.

Open nowRolling / open intake

Jewish Women's Foundation of New Jersey Grantmaking

From Berson Family Supporting Foundation

women and girlsviolence against womendisability support+1 more

Who can apply: Qualified nonprofit organizations, Jewish or secular, as determined by the Foundation's annual grantmaking cycle and membership process.

Open nowRolling / open intake

Tectonic Grants

From Kaleta A Doolin Foundation

Transformative projects that advance gender equity in arts and sciencesSocial and environmental justice initiatives led by or benefiting women and girls

Who can apply: Grants awarded only to public charities (501(c)(3)). Not available to individuals, private foundations, governmental agencies, or organizations without their own 501(c)(3).

Open nowRolling / open intake

MMIWG2S — Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two‑Spirit People Grants

From Vadon Foundation

MMIWG2SViolence preventionSurvivor support+1 more

Who can apply: Native-led or Native-serving organizations working on issues related to MMIWG2S; nonprofits, Tribal entities, and other community organizations.

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Largest Women & Girls Foundations

MS FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN INC

BROOKLYN, NY

Annual Giving

$6.4M

Total Assets

$72M

Median Grant

$25K

R240National
CENTER FOR VOTER INFORMATION

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$5.3M

Total Assets

$7.8M

Median Grant

$664K

R24Regional
Texas Association Against Sexual Assault Inc

Austin, TX

Annual Giving

$4.6M

Total Assets

$2.8M

Median Grant

$70K

R24Local
GROVE ACTION FUND

LOS ALTOS, CA

Annual Giving

$4.1M

Total Assets

$15.3M

Median Grant

$55K

R24National
WOMEN'S BUSINESS ENTERPRISE NATIONAL COUNCIL

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$2.8M

Total Assets

$12.8M

Median Grant

$169K

R240National
WOMEN OF THE WORLD ENDOWMENT INC

BETHESDA, MD

Annual Giving

$2.5M

Total Assets

Median Grant

$2.5M

R24Regional
CORPORATION FOR SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

CHICAGO, IL

Annual Giving

$1.1M

Total Assets

$4.8M

Median Grant

$74K

P83ZRegional
NEVADA EDUCATION FUND FOR PLANNED PARENTHOOD AFFILIATES

RENO, NV

Annual Giving

$340K

Total Assets

$40K

Median Grant

$20K

R24Regional
NATIONAL WOMEN'S LAW CENTER ACTION FUND

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$325K

Total Assets

$2.4M

Median Grant

$50K

R24National
AAUW ACTION FUND INC

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$300K

Total Assets

$649K

Median Grant

$300K

R24Local

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Where Women & Girls Funders Are Located

Top 15 states by foundation count

CaliforniaView all
Foundations

27

Total Giving

$14.3M

New YorkView all
Foundations

16

Total Giving

$28M

Foundations

15

Total Giving

$7M

FloridaView all
Foundations

12

Total Giving

$1.2M

District of ColumbiaView all
Foundations

8

Total Giving

$10.7M

PennsylvaniaView all
Foundations

8

Total Giving

$468K

MassachusettsView all
Foundations

6

Total Giving

$2.5M

ArizonaView all
Foundations

6

Total Giving

$1.6M

New JerseyView all
Foundations

6

Total Giving

$918K

GeorgiaView all
Foundations

6

Total Giving

$2.4M

North CarolinaView all
Foundations

5

Total Giving

$553K

DelawareView all
Foundations

4

Total Giving

$667K

MinnesotaView all
Foundations

4

Total Giving

$1.4M

OklahomaView all
Foundations

4

Total Giving

$2.3M

VirginiaView all
Foundations

4

Total Giving

$396K

Types of Foundations in Women & Girls

Independent Foundation51 (29.8%)

$18M in annual giving

Family Foundation42 (24.6%)

$14.3M in annual giving

Operating Nonprofit22 (12.9%)

$4.7M in annual giving

Womens Fund12 (7.0%)

$18.3M in annual giving

Private Operating Foundation6 (3.5%)

$391K in annual giving

Other5 (2.9%)

$6.2M in annual giving

Corporate Foundation5 (2.9%)

$1M in annual giving

Other28 (16.4%)

$37M in annual giving

Typical Grant Profile in Women & Girls

Median Grant Size

$11K

New Grantee Rate

70%

Accept Unsolicited Proposals

65%

Most Recent Filing Year

2026

The typical Women & Girls foundation awards grants of $11K. Approximately 70% of Women & Girls foundations actively fund new organizations, and 65% accept unsolicited proposals.

Frequently Asked Questions About Women & Girls Grants

How many foundations fund women & girls?
There are 171 grantmaking foundations that fund women & girls programs across 36 states.
What is the median grant size for women & girls?
The median grant from foundations funding women & girls is $11K. Actual grant sizes vary widely depending on the foundation's size and giving strategy.
What are the largest women & girls foundations?
The largest foundations funding women & girls by annual giving include MS FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN INC, CENTER FOR VOTER INFORMATION, Texas Association Against Sexual Assault Inc, with combined giving of $16.3M.
Which states have the most women & girls funders?
The states with the most women & girls foundations are California (27), New York (16), Texas (15). Use the geographic breakdown above to see the full distribution.
How do I find women & girls grants for my nonprofit?
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