Washington Women’s Foundation pioneered the concept of large-scale, collective giving.  Our model has inspired scores of other organizations nationally who recognize the potential of collective giving as a philanthropic force for community impact.  We endorse the growth of this network which encourages women everywhere to realize their full potential as philanthropists.

In 2002, through a generous grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, we published a book, Something Ventured: An Innovative Model in Philanthropy.  It details our model and offers advice and practical resources to help women across the country develop similar foundations. 

Organizations modeled after the Washington Women's Foundation

California
Impact Giving
Laguna Beach, California

Rancho Santa Fe Women’s Fund
Rancho Santa Fe, California

San Diego Women’s Foundation
San Diego, California

Women’s Fund El Dorado
Placerville, California

Florida
Women’s Giving Alliance
Jacksonville, Florida

Idaho
 Idaho Women’s Charitable Foundation
Boise, Idaho

Wood River Women’s Charitable Foundation
Ketchum, Idaho

Saint Alphonsus’ Women’s Healthcare Fund
Boise, Idaho

Women’s Gift Alliance
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

Minnesota
Giving WoMN
Edina, Minnesota

Missouri
Spirit of St. Louis Women's Fund
St. Louis, Missouri

Women on Mission – St. Louis
Chesterfield, Missouri

New York
WellMet Group
New York, New York

North Carolina
Women’s Impact Fund
Charlotte, North Carolina

Ohio
Impact 100 – Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio

Pennsylvania
Impact 100 – Philadelphia
Wynnewood, Pennsylvania

South Carolina
Greenville Women Giving
Greenville, South Carolina

Texas
Impact Austin
Austin, Texas

Virginia
Roanoke Women’s Foundation
Roanoke, Virginia

Washington
San Juan Women’s Foundation
Friday Harbor, Washington

Vancouver Women’s Foundation
Vancouver, Washington