Women Charities in Indiana

Impact100 Southern Indiana represents a powerful movement of women united by a shared vision to strengthen their community. Since its evolution from the Women's Foundation of Southern Indiana in 2017, the organization has brought together diverse women—of all ages, life stages, and backgrounds—to award transformational grants that make a real difference in New Albany and surrounding counties in Indiana. What began as a 2007 initiative by Hazel Bales and passionate community members has grown into a dynamic philanthropic force that recognizes and activates women's potential as change-makers. The organization's journey reflects a commitment to expanding women's role in philanthropy and activism. When founder Wendy Steele's vision of empowering women to see themselves as grant-funding activists aligned with the foundation's goals, Impact100 Southern Indiana was born. Today, this diverse collective of women across Clark, Floyd, and Harrison counties works collaboratively to identify and fund initiatives that transform lives. Based in New Albany, Impact100 Southern Indiana embodies the belief that when women come together with shared purpose and resources, they can create meaningful, lasting change in their community. The organization continues to welcome women who want to be part of this movement toward community transformation.

Founded in 1996 by Dr. Diane Brashear and a diverse group of committed community-focused women, Women's Fund of Central Indiana operates from a core belief: when a woman is successful, her community is strengthened. For nearly three decades, this Indianapolis-based organization has worked to create a community where women and girls can truly thrive, regardless of place, race, or identity. Women's Fund is rooted in the vision that all who identify as women and girls in Central Indiana will exercise full power to decide how to live their lives. Women's Fund approaches its work with boldness, innovation, and inclusivity, always powered by community voice. The organization mobilizes investments and builds collective power by granting money to women- and girl-serving nonprofits doing impactful work across the eight-county Central Indiana region. Beyond grantmaking, Women's Fund is fearless in its defense of women's rights and unafraid to walk new paths while honoring the strong foundation laid by its founding mothers. The organization creates the next generation of philanthropists and community leaders through innovative programming and is committed to systems change and advocacy. As a special interest fund of the Central Indiana Community Foundation, Women's Fund invites individuals to invest their work, wealth, and wisdom in building an Indianapolis and Central Indiana community where all women and girls can reach their full potential.