Women's Foundation of Boston

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 underrepresentedleadershipleaders... 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.