Feminist Majority Foundation
Feminist Majority Foundation was formed for the purpose of furthering equality; promoting non-violence, reproductive health and rights, and economic justice; enhancing feminist leadership; feminist ideas and studies; education, research and leadership development especially for women.
Feminist Majority Foundation at a glance
In short: Feminist Majority Foundation gave $158K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $79K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $157,500
- -80.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $78,750
- -80.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $78,750
- Total assets
- $5,277,811
- -2.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Feminist Majority Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was C plus K LLC ($148K). Together the top 2 received $158K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 11 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Feminist Majority Foundation gives
- Giving grew 215% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2021) to $799K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $158K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| C plus K LLC Washington, DC | Emergency Clinic Assistance | $147,500 |
| Affirmative Care Solutions Indianapolis, IN | Emergency Clinic Assistance | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,277,811 | $8,032,252 | $7,840,841 | $157,500 | 2 | $67,719 |
| 2023 | $5,423,969 | $7,479,375 | $7,360,579 | $798,665 | 2 | $33,090 |
| 2022 | $4,574,688 | $7,193,422 | $7,183,533 | $753,487 | 1 | $-2,471 |
| 2021 | $4,526,334 | $5,453,016 | $5,332,815 | $50,000 | 1 | $439 |
| 2020 | $4,395,466 | $6,587,541 | $6,094,004 | $51,363 | 5 | $9,393 |
About Feminist Majority Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Feminist Majority Foundation is a public charity, based in Beverly Hills, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $158K. Net investment income was $68K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Feminist Majority Foundation is led by Eleanor Smeal, President on every filing since 2020; 5 of 14 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eleanor Smeal
President
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$154K (2020) → $158K (2024)
Duvergne Gaines
Director & Nat'l Clinic Access Proj
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$103K (2020) → $120K (2024)
Bonnie Thornton Dill
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Leif
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Smeal
Director Mail Manager
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dee Martin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dolores Huerta
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lorraine Sheinberg
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rita Haft
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Irasema Coronado
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly S. Adams
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diane Cutri
Administrative Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$138K (2020) → $151K (2024)
Katherine Spillar
Treasurer-Secretary
Executive Director & Secretary-Treasurer → Treasurer-Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
39 hrs/week
$138K (2020) → $137K (2024)
Valerie Cain
CFO
On filings since 2020
36 hrs/week
$121K (2020) → $144K (2024)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Mavis Leno (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Peg Yorkin (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: Ana Reyes (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $158K, to Eleanor Smeal (President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Feminist Majority Foundation
How much does Feminist Majority Foundation give each year?
Feminist Majority Foundation gave $158K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $799K across 2 grants.
How large is Feminist Majority Foundation?
Feminist Majority Foundation reported $5.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.0M.
Where does Feminist Majority Foundation operate?
Feminist Majority Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Virginia, Wisconsin.
What is Feminist Majority Foundation's EIN?
Feminist Majority Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1426440. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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