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.
Indianapolis, IN