Invest in
Women
Our Legacy is 100+ Years
in the Making
Our Perspective
As a foundation, WFO prioritizes community, trust, and aims to reduces harmful philanthropic practices.
Our Mission
WFO supports communities, programs, and individuals that improve the lives and opportunities of women and girls. We do this through direct grants, research, and policy advocacy.
WHAT’S THE FUTURE WE WANT TO SEE?
A world where
gender doesn’t
limit a person
in any way.
OUR WORK, 130+ YEARS IN THE MAKING
Our staff
LIBRA FORDE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF WFO
KRISTEN FRALEY
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS & COMPLIANCE
STEPHANIE MARQUEZ
ADVANCEMENT & DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
SABA SALEEM
DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE & COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
Our board
TERRALYN WILEY
BOARD CHAIR
DEBORAH STEINKOPF
TREASURER
KOLA SHIPPENTOWER-THOMPSON
ELIZABETH START
VICE CHAIR
PATTY UNFRED
MARY KAY PETERSEN
SECRETARY
Our financials
IRS Form 990 is an annual report about the Foundation's assets, investments, expenses, and grant awards. We practice full financial transparency as well as voluntary compliance with IRS tax-exempt public inspection guidelines. Please contact us for financial details.
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