The Foundation is announcing annual grants totaling $360,000 in addition to the more than $320,000 awarded earlier in the year Jackson, MS – December 16, 2021- The Women’s Foundation of Mississippi, a public grantmaking foundation focused on funding programs that support women and girls across the state, awarded more than $680,000 in grants this year. […]
Jackson, MS (July 26, 2021) – The Women’s Foundation of Mississippi was awarded a two-year, $654,500 grant from the Bower Foundation to support creating a robust healthcare workforce in our state. The project, Graduating a Healthcare Workforce, will be implemented in its first year through an initial investment of $280,000 at seven colleges across Mississippi. […]
The Foundation is announcing annual grants totaling $270,000 and awarded more than $152,000 in Rapid Response funding to keep women afloat during the pandemic The Women’s Foundation of Mississippi, a public grantmaking foundation focused on designing and funding programs that support women and girls across the state, announced 2020 annual grant awards totaling $270,000 for […]
The Foundation awarded $55,000 in Rapid Response Awards in April bringing our total investment to $119,997 since the pandemic began. The funds will be used for critical needs like food, personal hygiene products and protective gear, technology, and direct financial assistance. The Women’s Foundation of Mississippi, a public grantmaking foundation focused on improving conditions for […]
Vonda Reeves, 2020 WFM Board Chair, released the following letter:
Women’s Foundation of Mississippi awards $55,000 in rapid response grants to organizations directly serving the state’s women and families in wake of the covid-19 pandemic – The funds will be used for critical needs like food, personal hygiene products, medical equipment and protective gear, technology, and mental health services. April 30, 2020 – The Women’s […]
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JOIN THE WOMEN’S FOUNDATION OF MISSISSIPPI FOR OUR 3rd ANNUAL FUNDRAISING LUNCHEON: Thrive @ Work Thrive @ Work will showcase businesses with inventive workplace policies and discuss their positive impacts for both the employee and employer. During the luncheon, a panel of business leaders will share their experiences, both successes and challenges, to foster discussion […]
If you are inspired and interested in honoring the women in your life through a legacy that will impact Mississippi women for years to come, please consider investing in this endowment fund. In 2017, Women’s Foundation of Mississippi Board member, Donna Barksdale, started the Lois Kennedy, Women We Honor Endowment Fund in honor of her […]
WOMEN’S FOUNDATION OF MISSISSIPPI AWARDS $200,000 IN NEW GRANTS TO BENEFIT WOMEN AND GIRLS STATEWIDE The Women’s Foundation has awarded more than $4 million in grants since 2003 The Women’s Foundation of Mississippi, a public grant making foundation focused on improving conditions for women and girls across the state, announced grant awards totaling $200,000 for […]
Consider This: Gender Lens Investing and Women in Philanthropy – Dec. 3, 2019 Char Restaurant – 11:30am – 1:00 pm Learn more about the power of investing in women. Giving Tuesday is a wonderful time to talk about investing in women and girls. This flagship event, part of WFM’s “Consider This” series, will provide […]
Join the WFM Giving Circle and lead the way for women in Mississippi! The Women’s Foundation of Mississippi’s Giving Circle: Expand the power of your investment and change the game for Mississippi women (See benefits for each level below). Join the 2020 WFM Giving Circle by clicking here. Join the 2020 WFM Giving Circle by […]