The Women’s Foundation of California is the only statewide public foundation that invests in women and girls throughout California who are working to create a more just and equitable society. Since 1979, we have invested in the most promising women leaders in the state who are strengthening grassroots organizations, advocating for policy change and building movements. We have awarded more than $24 million in grants to more than 1200 community-based organizations in every region of our diverse state.
We support efforts across the state to achieve significant and long-term systems change in two broad priority areas:
In January 2010, we held a convening of grant partners, donor partners, board, staff and colleagues. We asked them what needs to change in California and how will we get there?
Here is their answer: