Women's Foundation of California
Oakland, California · EIN 942752421 · Private foundation
Women's Foundation of California is a private foundation based in Oakland, California. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $2.0M in giving and $18.1M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 709 individual grants from this funder — $28.7M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for community improvement. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Women's Foundation of California funds
Women's Foundation of California's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement, domestic violence, education, health care, higher education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include hispanic communities, homeless population.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philantrhopic Ventures Foundation FBO: YWCA OF THE MID-PENINSULA DAF | Oakland, CA | $4.1M | 2020 |
| American Endowment Foundation FBO: SMART COOKIE DAF | Hudson, OH | $1.9M | 2020 |
| New Venture Fund to advance a community of practice that promotes race, gender and reproductive justice | Washington, DC | $590K | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Women's Foundation of California
Women's Foundation of California's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at womensfoundca.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Women's Foundation of California
- Does Women's Foundation of California accept grant applications?
- Women's Foundation of California's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Women's Foundation of California fund?
- Women's Foundation of California's grants focus on community improvement. Example recipients include Philantrhopic Ventures Foundation, American Endowment Foundation, New Venture Fund. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Women's Foundation of California give in grants?
- Women's Foundation of California's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $2.0M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $28.7M over 709 grants.
- Where is Women's Foundation of California located?
- Women's Foundation of California is based in Oakland, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 942752421.
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