OUR MISSION
Washington Area Women’s Foundation is a community-supported foundation that invests in the power of women and girls of color in the Washington, D.C. region.
WHAT WE DO
Women and girls of color make change happen. While too often unsung, the work of women and girls of color have advanced human rights and gender, racial, and economic justice in our communities for decades. Our theory of change is that by increasing resources to, and recognizing the leadership of, women and girls of color, they will ignite needed change.
We open doors to opportunity, safety and security through:
Grantmaking
We make grants to organizations that are actively pursuing gender, racial, and economic justice, and we award women and girls of color directly.
Advocacy
We influence policymakers and the local philanthropic sector to advance systems and institutional change with a gender, racial, and economic justice lens.
OUR VISION
To ignite change in our community to advance gender, racial, and economic justice.
OUR VALUES
Adaptability
We are constantly learning and adapting our practices to serve a changing world.
Honesty
We are honest, transparent, and accountable to our community.
Diversity
We are a small but mighty collective that encourages diversity in community, thoughts, and ideas.
Kindness
We practice kindness and intentionality in all we do.