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Our Mission
Washington Area Women’s Foundation is a community-supported foundation that invests in the power of women and girls of color in the Washington, D.C. region. ​
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WHAT WE DO

Women and girls of color make change happen. While too often unsung, the work of women and girls of color have advanced human rights and gender, racial, and economic justice in our communities for decades. Our theory of change is that by increasing resources to, and recognizing the leadership of, women and girls of color, they will ignite needed change.

We open doors to opportunity, safety and security through:

Grantmaking

We make grants to organizations that are actively pursuing gender, racial, and economic justice, and we award women and girls of color directly.

Advocacy

We influence policymakers and the local philanthropic sector to advance systems and institutional change with a gender, racial, and economic justice lens.

“Staff at the Foundation have supported us by participating in our campaigns, providing training to our youth, and supporting our advocacy efforts. This is a unique level of support that has been crucial to us moving forward. If The Women’s Foundation did not exist, we would not be able to continue as an organization in the way we are right now. ”
Kristi Matthews-Jones
Director of DC Girls' Coalition

OUR VISION

To ignite change in our community to advance gender, racial, and economic justice.​

OUR VALUES

Adaptability

We are constantly learning and adapting our practices to serve a changing world.

Honesty

We are honest, transparent, and accountable to our community.

Diversity

We are a small but mighty collective that encourages diversity in community, thoughts, and ideas.​

Kindness

We practice kindness and intentionality in all we do.​

712 H Street NE, Suite 1099
Washington, DC 20002
 

T: (202) 347-7737
E: info@wawf.org

Tax ID:52-2028612

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Washington Area Women’s Foundation mobilizes our community to ensure that economically vulnerable women and girls of color in the Washington, D.C. region have the resources they need to thrive. Since 1998, The Women’s Foundation has worked to transform the lives of women and girls in our region and across the world.

© 2023 Washington Area Women’s Foundation

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712 H Street NE,
Suite 1099
Washington, DC 20002
 

T: (202) 347-7737
E: info@wawf.org

Tax ID:52-2028612

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Washington Area Women’s Foundation mobilizes our community to ensure women and girls of color in the Washington metropolitan area have the resources they need to thrive. Since 1998,
The Women’s Foundation has worked to transform the lives of women and girls in our region and across the world.

© 2024 Washington Area Women’s Foundation

Stay Connected!