test Economically Empowering Women and Girls in Greater Boston
Who We Are
The Women’s Foundation of Boston economically empowers Greater Boston women and girls through the creation and funding of high impact leadership and economic programs in partnership with nonprofits serving solely women and girls.
Our Impact
Programs funded by WFBoston grants range from job training and financial literacy to STEM education and entrepreneurship skills.
Our work supports women & girls of diverse backgrounds and ages.
Grants Transform Lives
Economic Mobility Pathways (EMPath) and DreamBig! Boston share what WFBoston grants have meant to them.
Why We Invest in Women & Girls
As of December 2018, only 1.9% of all US charitable giving is directed towards women and girls. Of that amount 40% is sent overseas - twice the rate of all other giving
Less than 2% of million dollar gifts support women's causes
70% of Boston families living in poverty are led by single women
Massachusetts is the 3rd most expensive state to live in the US
Massachusetts has the highest childcare costs of any state in the country
In the News
I Want to Help Women & Girls Succeed
*Banner photo courtesy of Science Club for Girls