Womens Foundation Of Boston Inc

Organization Overview

Womens Foundation Of Boston Inc is located in Boston, MA. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Womens Foundation Of Boston Inc employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Womens Foundation Of Boston Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2023, Womens Foundation Of Boston Inc generated $5.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2018, Womens Foundation Of Boston Inc has awarded 84 individual grants totaling $4,320,038. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT, LEADERSHIP AND FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE OF WOMEN AND GIRLS IN THE GREATER BOSTON AREA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF BOSTON, INC. IS A NONPROFIT PUBLIC CHARITY THAT CREATES, FUNDS, AND ACCELERATES HIGH-IMPACT ECONOMIC AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS THAT EQUIP GREATER BOSTON WOMEN AND GIRLS TO BE FINANCIALLY INDEPENDENT AND SUCCESSFUL LEADERS. WFB IS BECOMING THE PRIMARY VEHICLE FOR INVESTING IN WOMEN AND GIRLS IN GREATER BOSTON AND IS BUILDING A FAST-GROWING NETWORK OF FEMALE NONPROFIT AND BUSINESS LEADERS.WFB AWARDS HIGH-IMPACT GRANTS TO NONPROFITS THAT ECONOMICALLY EMPOWER WOMEN AND GIRLS IN GREATER BOSTON. THE GRANTS TARGET NEW PROGRAMS OR NEW GROUPS SERVED BY THE EXPANSION OF EXISTING PROGRAMS AND HAVE A TRANSFORMATIVE EFFECT ON THE GRANTEE NONPROFITS AND THEIR BENEFICIARIES. GRANTS TYPICALLY RANGE FROM $10,000 TO $50,000 ANNUALLY FOR ONE TO FIVE YEARS. DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023, WFB AWARDED GRANTS TOTALING $1.25 MILLION TO 20 ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE MISSION ALIGN WITH WFB'S FOCUS AREAS.ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT:WOMEN'S ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT IS CRUCIAL TO COMMUNITY ECONOMIC LIFE, WITH FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE FOR WOMEN AS AN ESSENTIAL FIRST STEP. THE WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF BOSTON FUNDS PROGRAMS IN FINANCIAL LITERACY, SALARY NEGOTIATION, JOB TRAINING AND MORE.EDUCATION:THE WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF BOSTON FUNDS EDUCATION AND ENRICHMENT INITIATIVES THAT INSPIRE AND EQUIP WOMEN AND GIRLS TO EXPAND THEIR EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, PARTICULARLY IN HIGHER-PAYING FIELDS LIKE STEM WHERE THEY ARE UNDERREPRESENTED.LEADERSHIP:LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT STARTS EARLY AND GROWS THROUGHOUT LIFE. WFB CREATES AND FUNDS PROGRAMS THAT BUILD CONFIDENCE AND CHARACTER, ENCOURAGE EXPLORATION, FORGE MENTORSHIPS AND NETWORKS, AND EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES AT ALL AGES. WFB CREATES AND OPERATES PROGRAMS WHICH PROMOTE FEMALE NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP IN GREATER BOSTON THROUGH ITS YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP PROGRAM, AND WOMEN IN NONPROFIT NETWORK.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Susan Littlefield
Chair
$0
Geraldine Acuna-Sunshine
Director
$0
Greg Bialecki
Director
$0
Kim Boucher
Director
$0
Lori Britton
Director
$0
Ami Kuan Danoff
Treasurer (til 9/23), CFO
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$1,984,868
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,846,613
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $52,828
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,831,481
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $345,984
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $181,436
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$151,031
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $5,207,870

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Womens Foundation Of Boston Inc has awarded $1,247,473 in support to 20 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

MUJERES UNIDAS AVANZANDO (MUA)

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$40,000

WOMEN'S MONEY MATTERS

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$125,000

GIRLS ON THE RUN WORCESTER COUNTY INC

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$90,008

STRONG WOMEN STRONG GIRLS

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$125,000

GIRLS ON THE RUN GREATER BOSTON

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$95,000

DRESS FOR SUCCESS BOSTON

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$15,000
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