Dr. Mary T. Bassett Named New York State Health Commissioner
The New York Women’s Foundation congratulates Dr. Mary T. Bassett on being named New York State’s new health commissioner by Gov. Kathy Hochul.
The New York Times Highlights Early Investment in National Domestic Workers Alliance
In Her Words from The New York Times highlights The Foundation’s early investment in National Domestic Workers Alliance, which has ballooned to over 70 local affiliates and 250,000 members of an online community.
2019-2020 Impact Report
We invite you to read our Impact Report which details all of the activities that The Foundation and their grantee partners have been up to in 2019-2020.
New Ways to Stay Connected With Our Grantmaking!
Our Funds are a collaborative effort with other philanthropic organizations and donors across the U.S. Navigate through news & resources from each site using the link below.
Almost $3 Million in Funding Announced in Latest Round of Grantmaking Efforts
The Foundation is charging ahead and bolstering investments in advancing racial equity,
ending mass incarceration in New York City, increasing economic stability for low-income
families, and eliminating gender-based violence.
OUR MISSION
Advancing justice for women and families.
The New York Women's Foundation is a platform for women (cis and trans) and non-binary people, and a force for change. The Foundation's mission is to create an equitable and just future for all women and girls. It achieves this goal by uniting cross-cultural and community alliances that ignite action. The Foundation invests in women-led, innovative, and bold community-based solutions that promote the economic security, safety, and health of the most overlooked women.
The Disability Inclusion Fund Announces 15 Rapid Response Grants Totaling $210,000
The Disability Inclusion Fund is a donor collaborative housed at Borealis Philanthropy, of which The Foundation is a funding member. These rapid response grants have been awarded t
Resilience-NYC: COVID-19 Response & Recovery Fund Grantee Partners
Our COVID-19 Response & Recovery Fund supports our grantee partners in stabilizing their operations, pivoting to remote work and online programming—and expands their ability
COVID-19 Resource List
In an effort to support the work of our grantee partners through the COVID-19 crisis, and to support communities impacted by the pandemic, we have curated this resource list with v
Meet The New York Women’s Foundation
We advance economic, gender, and racial justice by boldly investing in community solutions and leaders.
Jahajee Sisters & Start Small. Think Big
Learn more about our grantee partners Jahajee Sisters and Start Small. Think Big. in spotlight features from the 2021 Celebrating Women Breakfast.
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