New York Women's Foundation Inc
The New York Women’s Foundation Inc is a public charity based in New York, NY, established in 1987. It funds community-based organizations and movements working to advance gender, racial, and economic justice, with a primary focus on New York City and support for work at the state and national levels that impacts the five boroughs and beyond.
New York Women's Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: New York Women's Foundation Inc gave $9.7M across 152 grants in 2024 (avg $64K), mostly in New York. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,698,400
- -9.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 152
- -26.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $63,805
- +23.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $60,000
- Total assets
- $24,506,908
- -15.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (20 of 133, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (73% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to New York Women's Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Applications for the Spring 2026 cycle are submitted through Fluxx. The Foundation scheduled an information session for March 5, 2026, and site visits for invited applicants.
- Review Cycle
- March 23, 2026, for the Spring 2026 application. The grant period is July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027.
- Deadline
- March 23, 2026, for the Spring 2026 application.
- Contact
Mailing address: 39 Broadway Suite 3300, New York, NY 10006
Phone: (212) 514-6993
Website: https://nywf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from New York Women's Foundation Inc
Community Partner Grants (General Grantmaking)
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NYC Fund for Girls and Young Women
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The Justice Initiative and Collaborative Fund
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Who New York Women's Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Churches United for Fair Housing Inc ($280K). Together the top 10 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
939 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 504 grants of 939 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation prioritizes New York City, and its website describes support for work at the state and national levels that impacts the five boroughs and beyond. In 2024, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York; the next-largest reported state shares were California (5%), Massachusetts (4%), Florida (2%), and Texas (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 152 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is New York Women's Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 20 of 133 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $57K; repeat grants $76K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $70K repeat.
- 77% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7.8M (2020) to $10.7M (2023). In 2024 it made 152 grants totaling $9.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Churches United for Fair Housing Inc Brooklyn, NY | Brooklyn Economic Justice Project | $279,800 |
| Brooklyn Level up Inc Brooklyn, NY | Brooklyn Economic Justice Project | $237,700 |
| East New York CLT Inc Brooklyn, NY | Brooklyn Economic Justice Project | $209,850 |
| Justice Innovation Inc New York, NY | Brooklyn Economic Justice Project | $202,350 |
| Central Brooklyn Economic Development Corp Brooklyn, NY | Brooklyn Economic Justice Project | $202,000 |
| Commonsense Childbirth Inc (FBO Ancient Song Doula Services) Winter Gardens, FL | Early Investment | $160,000 |
| Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison Inc Ossining, NY | Economic Justice | $160,000 |
| Literacy Partners New York, NY | Economic Justice | $160,000 |
| Texas Women's Foundation Dallas, TX | YWI Scaling Initiative | $160,000 |
| Union Theological Seminary New York, NY | Economic Justice | $160,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Amounts in dollars.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24,506,908 | $11,154,092 | $16,874,017 | $9,698,400 | 152 | $634,224 |
| 2023 | $29,141,468 | $14,879,353 | $18,479,994 | $10,728,280 | 208 | $449,385 |
| 2022 | $32,079,808 | $16,954,959 | $16,468,572 | $9,507,117 | 223 | $529,187 |
| 2021 | $31,744,630 | $15,820,113 | $15,840,296 | $8,408,265 | 163 | $376,737 |
| 2020 | $30,055,742 | $11,892,922 | $14,596,138 | $7,830,300 | 193 | $446,615 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated mission is to create a platform for women—including cis, trans, and non-binary people—to advance an equitable and just future for women and girls by investing in women-led, innovative community-based solutions that promote the economic security, safety, and health of overlooked women.
Its stated focus areas include gender, racial, and economic rights; Economic & Environmental Justice; Safety, Health & Bodily Autonomy; and Civic Engagement, Democracy & Leadership. It supports emerging, community-based organizations and movements, particularly those led by and for women and gender-expansive people. The Foundation says over 95% of its grants support organizations serving low- to moderate-income families and communities facing gender, economic, and racial challenges.
Examples of grantees’ work illustrate the range of organizations supported. Churches United for Fair Housing says it works to make fair housing and other resources available to lower-income North Brooklyn residents. East New York CLT says it works to preserve affordability and create a vehicle for generational wealth. Literacy Partners says it advances literacy across generations by supporting adults, parents, and caregivers.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation reported 152 grants totaling $9,698,400. Grant amounts ranged from $6,700 to $279,800, with a median of $60,000.
The largest reported grants included $279,800 to Churches United for Fair Housing Inc for the Brooklyn Economic Justice Project; $237,700 to Brooklyn Level Up Inc for that project; $209,850 to East New York CLT Inc for that project; and $202,350 to Justice Innovation Inc for that project. Other notable awards were $160,000 each to Commonsense Childbirth Inc (for Ancient Song Doula Services) for Early Investment, Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison Inc and Literacy Partners for Economic Justice, Texas Women’s Foundation and the Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis for the YWI Scaling Initiative, and Union Theological Seminary for Economic Justice.
For the Spring 2026 Early Investment cycle, eligible organizations may apply for a one-year $80,000 general operating support grant. The opportunity is intended for emerging, community-based organizations led by and for women and gender-expansive people, rooted in historically marginalized New York City communities. Early Investment describes eligible organizations as typically having budgets under $2 million and says they may receive general operating support for up to five years, along with support to strengthen leadership and organizational resilience. Applicants must be a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit or have a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor, serve or impact the five boroughs, and have been in existence for at least six months.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing were Mary Baglivo, chair; Lola C. West, vice chair; Haydee Morales, secretary; and Victoria Chu Pao, treasurer. Board members listed were Helene Banks, Karen Choi, Maria Cilenti, Rebecca Cokley, Lorraine Cortes-Vazquez, and Soffiyah Elijah.
New York Women's Foundation Inc is led by Ana Oliveira, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 7 of 34 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ana Oliveira
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$334K (2020) → $359K (2024)
Mary Baglivo
Chair
Board Member → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dana L. Huber
Director, Programs & Strategic Learning
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$144K (2024)
Camille A. Emeagwali
Senior Vice President, Programs & Strategic Learning
Senior Vice President of Programs → Senior Vice President & Programs, 2021
Senior Vice President & Programs → Senior Vice President, Programs & Strategic Learning, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$227K (2020) → $243K (2024)
Lynna Maria Mercado
Vice President & Finance
Vice President, Finance & Administrator → Vice President & Finance, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$171K (2020) → $193K (2024)
Madeline Holder
Vice President & Development
Vice President of Development → Vice President & Development, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$186K (2020) → $200K (2024)
Adriana Londono
Vice President & Development
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$163K (2022) → $205K (2024)
Devika Gopal Agge
Senior Vice President & Strategic Philanthropy
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$250K (2024)
Haydee Morales
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Helene Banks
Board Member
Vice Chair & Treasurer → Co-Chair, 2022
Co-Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Choi
Board Member
Board Member → Co-Chair, 2022
Co-Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lola C. West
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michele Penzer
Board Member
Vice Chair → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mignon Espy Edwards
Board Member
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jean Shafiroff
Board Member
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lorraine Cortes-Vazquez
Board Member
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria Cilenti
Board Member
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marille Villar Martiney
Board Member
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Sawyers
Board Member
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anastasia Somoza
Board Member
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth Holly
Board Member
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Moss Cox
Board Member
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gloria Pitagorsky
Board Member
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Imara Jones
Board Member
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Juliana Pereira
Board Member
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Narae Yun
Board Member
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Cokley
Board Member
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Soffiyah Elijah
Board Member
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tanya Odom
Board Member
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Teresa Gonzalez
Board Member
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Victoria Chu Pao
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alison Overseth
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chisun Lee
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna Wilson
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (36)
- Former: Anne E. Delaney (2020–2024) — Board Member · Filing note: Thru 52024
- Former: Ayo Roach (2020–2024) — Secretary · Filing note: Thru 52024
- Former: Jeanne Mullgrav (2020–2024) — Board Member · Filing note: Thru 52024
- Former: Margaret Morrison (2020–2024) — Board Member · Filing note: Thru 52024
- Former: Margarita Rosa (2020–2024) — Board Member · Filing note: Thru 62022
- Former: Tiloma Jayasinghe (2020–2024) — Treasurer · Filing note: Thru 52024
- Former: Tomasita Luz Sherer (2020–2024) — Board Member · Filing note: Thru 52024
- Former: Ellen Schall (2021–2024) — Board Member · Filing note: Thru 52024
- Former: Carolyn Rossip Malcolm (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Eileen Kelly (2020–2023) — Board Member · Filing note: Thru 62023
- Former: Elizabeth Wang (2020–2023) — Board Member · Filing note: Thru 62023
- Former: Grainne McNamara (2020–2023) — Board Member · Filing note: Thru 62023
- Former: Mary Caracappa (2020–2023) — Board Member · Filing note: Thru 62023
- Former: Merble Reagon (2020–2023) — Board Member · Filing note: Thru 62023
- Former: Anne Sanderson (2023) — Vice President & Communications · Filing note: Thru 92023
- Former: Azadeh Khalili (2023) — Senior Vice President, Strategic Partnerships & Philanthropic Advanc · Filing note: Thru 112023
- Former: Danielle Moss (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Hyatt Bass (2020–2022) — Board Member · Filing note: Thru 62022
- Former: Noorain Khan (2020–2022) — Board Member · Filing note: Thru 62022
- Former: Priscilla Painton (2020–2022) — Board Member · Filing note: Thru 62022
- Former: Yvonne Moore (2020–2022) — Co-Chair · Filing note: Thru 62022
- Former: Debra Miller (2021–2022) — Senior Director, People & Oper · Filing note: Thru 102022
- Former: Andrea Williams Start (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Beth Holly Start (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Guisela Marroquin (2022) — Senior Director & Programs
- Former: Rebecca Cokley Start (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Tanya Thompson Start (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Teresa Gonzalez Start (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Elizabeth De Leon Bhargava (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Katharine Landon (2020–2021) — Vice President, Programs & Institutional
- Former: Alejandra Naranjo To (2021) — Vice President of Development
- Former: Michele Penzer To (2021) — Vice Chair
- Former: Alejandra Naranjo (2020) — Vice President of Development
- Former: Ann Marie Almeida (2020) — Vice President of Development
- Former: Fran Barrett (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Lorraine Cortes Vazquez (2020) — Board Member
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 $359K, to Ana Oliveira (President & CEO). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about New York Women's Foundation Inc
How much does New York Women's Foundation Inc give each year?
New York Women's Foundation Inc gave $9.7M across 152 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $10.7M across 208 grants.
What is New York Women's Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
New York Women's Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $60,000, and its average grant was $63,805, across 152 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from New York Women's Foundation Inc that year got $57K on average.
Where does New York Women's Foundation Inc give grants?
New York Women's Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (51 grants), Brooklyn, NY (28 grants), Bronx, NY (15 grants) and Washington, DC (6 grants).
Does New York Women's Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 152 grants with a stated purpose on New York Women's Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Early Investment" (30 grants), "The NYC Fund for Girls and Young Women of Color" (20 grants) and "The Criminal Justice Fund" (15 grants).
Who are New York Women's Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
New York Women's Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Churches United for Fair Housing Inc ($279,800), Brooklyn Level up Inc ($237,700) and East New York CLT Inc ($209,850), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 7% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is New York Women's Foundation Inc?
New York Women's Foundation Inc reported $24.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $11.2M.
What does New York Women's Foundation Inc fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is to create a platform for women—including cis, trans, and non-binary people—to advance an equitable and just future for women and girls by investing in women-led, innovative community-based solutions that promote the economic security, safety, and health of overlooked women. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from New York Women's Foundation Inc?
Applications for the Spring 2026 cycle are submitted through Fluxx. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is New York Women's Foundation Inc's EIN?
New York Women's Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3457287. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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