New York's Women Foundation
About New York's Women Foundation
Based in New York, NY, the New York Women's Foundation operates as a dynamic platform for women, non-binary, and gender-expansive people, grounded in the belief that when these communities thrive, their families and communities flourish. For nearly four decades, the Foundation has cultivated a cross-cultural alliance of community partners united by shared commitment to gender, racial, and economic justice. The organization distinguishes itself through its radical generosity and unwavering support for those leading real social change, recognizing that problems and solutions exist within the same communities. The Foundation's approach centers trust and participation, empowering community leaders to shape grantmaking decisions rather than imposing top-down solutions. In its most recent fiscal year, the Foundation awarded over $8.5 million to 125 community partners, directly impacting more than 500,000 people across New York and beyond. The organization's commitment extends to building common ground and uplifting the underrepresented through interconnected work in economic justice, health equity, civic engagement, and leadership development. As a public community foundation, the New York Women's Foundation raises every dollar it invests, relying on the generosity of donor activists and community members who believe in powering forward together. This New York-based organization has established itself as a force for change, pioneering approaches to grantmaking that have inspired changemakers, philanthropic foundations, and policy leaders across the United States.