Women's Foundation of Boston

Economically Empowering Women & Girls in Greater Boston and Across the Commonwealth

Who We Are

We economically empower women and girls in Greater Boston and across the Commonwealth through creating and funding high impact leadership and economic programs in partnership with women’s and girls’ nonprofits.

See the impact WFBoston grants have on women and girls.

Our 2023 Annual Report

Explore the remarkable milestones and incredible stories behind the numbers in our latest Annual Report. Learn how we've driven meaningful change as we've empowered thousands of women and girls across Massachusetts. Read the full report to see how together, we are creating a brighter future.

Our Impact

Over $8.3 million committed to nonprofits serving women & girls
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Made via grants funding 101 high-impact programs
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Empowering over 16,400 women & girls in Greater Boston
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Fueled by 400+ volunteers donating 17,000+ hours valued at over $500K
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Programs funded by Women’s Foundation of Boston grants support initiatives ranging from job training and financial literacy to STEM education and entrepreneurship skills.

Our work supports women & girls of diverse backgrounds and ages.

There is a Philanthropic Gap When It Comes To Investing In Women

Nationally and locally,

Only 1.4% of philanthropic giving in Massachusetts goes to women’s and girls’ nonprofits.

Read more in the Greater Boston Women & Girls Philanthropy Index, our proprietary index measuring local giving, based on the model developed by the Women’s Philanthropy Institute at Indiana University. 

Research shows that investing in women has a multiplier effect, creating positive economic returns across generations and throughout communities.

Why We Invest in Women & Girls

Grants Transform Lives

The Women’s Foundation of Boston’s steady growth is funded by our generous donors who share our commitment to closing the philanthropy gap that is at the core of our well-defined mission. To read more about WFBoston’s progress and capacity building for the future, check out commentary from our Board of Directors Chair, our CEO and more in our 2023 Annual Report.

WFBoston CEO describes the origins and mission of the Foundation.

Economic Mobility Pathways (EMPath) and DreamBig! Boston share what WFBoston grants have meant to them.

Watch the full video of our 2021 Transformational Granting event with EMPath, DreamBig! and Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts here.

To learn more about WFBoston’s Grantee Partners, click here.

I Want to Help Women & Girls Succeed

*Banner photo courtesy of Science Club for Girls