Women's Foundation of California

Philanthropic Initiatives: the Foundation provides grants to community-led organizations. Grants are made to exemplary nonprofit organizations that are removing barriers and creating opportunities for advancing the health, safety and economic security of all Californians, particularly those from communities of color and low-income communities. The Foundation's grantmaking represents a powerful investment in the programs and people who advance gender, racial and economic justice.

Strategic communications: The foundation serves as a trusted ally and strategic connector across the state, helping to build coalitions and create a comprehensice feminist policy agenda. California women rising is a recurring online gathering of bipoc, youth and grassroots women leaders engaged in social justice work. The sessions focus on financial education, storytelling and youth leadership development. California women rising is designed to create space and time to celebrate together, learn together and practice self-care.

Policy Advocacy: The Dr. Beatriz Maria Solis Policy Institute (SPI) amplifies the voices of California women through a year-long training program in state and county public policymaking. Fellows of diverse backgrounds and experiences work in teams and are paired with a mentor to implement important legislative projects. To date, SPI has trained more than 600 advocates and local leaders and helped pass 50 new statewide laws and local policies improving Californians' health, safety and economic well-being. The SPI alum network forms a statewide community of strong, savvy, passionate leaders who are helping to form policies, laws and budgets that support our political, social, and economic lives.