Boston Women's Fund, Inc.

Boston Women's Fund, Inc.

(617) 945-7632

14 Beacon St
Boston, MA - 02108


In 1984, when BWF was founded, less than 1% of all foundation funding went to programs by and for women and girls. Today, after 25 years, foundation funding for women and girls hovers between 3% and 6% of total grant-making. Only 5% of private donations is directed to programs dedicated to progressive social change. We still are the only grant-making organization in Greater Boston specifically directing funds to programs led by women and girls.BWF grant-making and other programming goes beyond addressing immediate needs only, to generate long-lasting solutions which benefit all women and the community as a whole. We support women in taking an active role in controlling our resources and meeting community needs. Our programs in the areas of grantee capacity-building, collaboration, education, and advocacy are dedicated to expanding the leadership and impact of women and girls working for racial, social, and economic justice.

“The Boston Women’s Fund (BWF) is a progressive foundation that supports community-based organizations and grassroots initiatives run by women and girls in order to create a society based on racial, economic and social justice. We strive for a world free of racism, poverty, sexism and other oppressions.”

source: http://www.bostonwomensfund.org


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