Who funds Women & Girls in California

If you work in women's economic empowerment, girls' education, or social justice in California, you already know that funding is scattered. The funders below have made real commitments to this work. Knowing who they are, what they actually fund, and how they give is half the battle before you ever pick up the phone.

Women Donors Network

Women Donors Network distributes roughly $14.2 million annually across economic empowerment, women and girls, social justice and equity, and climate change. Their typical grants tend to run around $103,000. This is a funder with real scale and a clear commitment to women's leadership and economic power. If your work sits at the intersection of gender and economic justice, this is a relationship worth building early. See their profile

Sophidion Foundation

Based in San Luis Obispo County, Sophidion Foundation gives about $167,000 annually across a broad portfolio that includes women and girls alongside education, youth and family services, health, workforce development, environment, and animal welfare. Their typical grants run around $15,000. They are a smaller, locally rooted funder, which means they are likely to know the nonprofits they support and to value direct relationships. If your work touches women and girls in Central California, they are worth knowing. See their profile

Crave Foundation for Women

Crave Foundation for Women, based in San Francisco, focuses specifically on women and girls and social justice and equity. They give about $20,000 annually. This is a smaller funder, but their tight focus on women and gender justice means every dollar is intentional. They are the kind of foundation where a strong relationship and a clear alignment with their values can matter more than a large grant size. See their profile

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