We build women’s
collective power
in the U.S.

by investing in, and strengthening, the capacity of women-led movements to advance meaningful social, cultural, and economic change.

our work

We don’t just write a check and move on.

We provide strategic assistance that builds leadership, strengthens organizations and seeds long-term solutions.

Our Approach & Partners

We center women and girls of color.

We know that those most affected by systemic oppression have the solutions. We believe in honoring their voices and supporting their leadership.

HIGHLIGHTS AND MILESTONES

The work of our foundation and our grantees has moved culture, policy and society in new and positive directions.

Stemming from the Pocket Change study, the Ms. Foundation convened a Women’s Council of Indigenous leadership to understand how such funding discrepancies are a direct byproduct of colonization and institutional systems, identify vital funding needs for Native women, and how to shift the philanthropic paradigm to one that prioritizes Native communities.

Transforming Philanthropy, Prioritizing Women and Girls of Color

The Ms. Foundation released our landmark Pocket Change report which revealed that the total philanthropic giving to women and girls of color is just $5.48 per year for each woman or girl of color in the U.S., accounting for just 0.5% of the total $66.9 billion given by foundations.

Transforming Philanthropy, Prioritizing Women and Girls of Color

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Support the Grassroots Movement

Your donation to the Ms. Foundation helps us provide essential support, funding and resources to more than 100 organizations across the country. We select grantees that together, build momentum for change. If you’re concerned about women and girls; if you think we need to invest in their future; if you want to have a real hand in making things better — donate today and support our “boots on the ground” efforts all across the country.

our latest statements

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September 28, 2022

Ms. Foundation on International Safe Abortion Day

NEW YORK (September, 28 2022) – Ms. Foundation for Women President and CEO Teresa C. Younger released the following statement in recognition of International Safe Abortion Day: “Today, on International Safe Abortion Day, the Ms. Foundation acknowledges that this year, for the first time in nearly half a century, the United States can no longer […]
August 8, 2022

Ms. Foundation Announces Hiring of Russatta Buford as Chief Operating Officer

NEW YORK (August 8, 2022) – Today, the Ms. Foundation for Women announced the hiring of Russatta Buford to the role of Chief Operating Officer. Russatta brings years of experience managing high-stakes initiatives with financial and social impact in both the private and social sectors, and has a proven ability to shape systems that meet […]
July 21, 2022

Ms. Foundation for Women Announces Three New Board Members

Jenny Carrillo, Judi Rosenthal, and James White Join Distinguished Board of the Nation’s Oldest Women’s Foundation NEW YORK (July 21, 2022) – Today, the Ms. Foundation for Women announced Jenny Carrillo, Judi Rosenthal, and James White as new members of its distinguished Board of Directors. These additions bring expertise in finance, global health, diversity and equity. […]

UPCOMING EVENTS

Comedy Night

Oct. 3

2022

6:00 PM, Carolines on Broadway in New York City

For 25 years, Gloria Steinem and Caroline Hirsch have co-hosted the Ms. Foundation Comedy Night at the legendary Carolines on Broadway in Times Square. There’s been so much happening this year, good and bad, but laughter is the best medicine – and sometimes, you just gotta laugh!

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We build women’scollective power in the U.S.

We don’t just write a check and move on.

We center women and girls of color.

Support the Grassroots Movement

Ms. Foundation on International Safe Abortion Day

Ms. Foundation Announces Hiring of Russatta Buford as Chief Operating Officer

Ms. Foundation for Women Announces Three New Board Members

We build women’s
collective power
in the U.S.