The Women and Girls Foundation
The Women and Girls Foundation (WGF) is a non-profit organization based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania engaged in statewide programming and policy work. The mission of WGF is to achieve equality for women and girls, now and for generations to come. In pursuit of this mission, WGF breaks down barriers so that every girl can rise and every woman can soar. Our vision is for women and girls in PA to have equal access, oppurtunity, and influence in all aspects of their public and private lives. WGF's core programs include: GirlGov; Femisphere; and Paid Leave for Pennsylvania.
The Women and Girls Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $143,426
- -45.5% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $384,997
- +6.3% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $807
- -135.6% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $498,710
- -19.1% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Women and Girls Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2022) to $63K (2021). In 2022 it made 3 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant Oppor Centers Uni Philadelphia, PA | — | $25,000 |
| Sisters Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | — | $7,500 |
| StudioME LLC Pittsburgh, PA | — | $5,968 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $143,426 | $384,997 | $498,710 | — | — | $807 |
| 2024 | $263,193 | $362,075 | $616,271 | — | — | $-2,265 |
| 2023 | $532,620 | $341,467 | $615,999 | — | — | $583 |
| 2022 | $847,963 | $1,525,580 | $1,047,098 | $38,468 | 3 | $182 |
| 2021 | $494,537 | $1,121,554 | $1,052,886 | $62,505 | 4 | — |
| 2020 | $438,573 | $638,604 | $863,024 | $40,526 | 4 | — |
About The Women and Girls Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Women and Girls Foundation is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $143K in total assets. Net investment income was $807.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Women and Girls Foundation is led by Camila Rivera-Tinsley, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Camila Rivera-Tinsley
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$45K (2023) → $130K (2025)
Vanessa Thompson
President
Secretary → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Hartzman
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Betsy Teti
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dean Richards
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deriece Harrington
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martha Yanders
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Gilson
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Miguelina Javier
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nia Springer Norris
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Wenrich
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (23)
- Former: Julie Hallinan (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Keith Whitson (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Suzan Lami (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Erica Cochran (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Amanda Munsch MBA (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Anne Elizabeth Clough (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Dan Law (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Diane Petronko (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Heather Arnet (2020–2022) — Former Executive Director
- Former: Janis Burley Wilson (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Juliana Monteiro Bernardino (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Latasha Wilson-Batch (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Len Caric (2020–2022) — Co-Chair
- Former: Lynn Banaszak (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Rosamaria Cristello (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Dean Reynolds (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Andrea F Fitting PhD (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Andrea Stanford (2020–2021) — Co-Chair
- Former: Audrey Murrell (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Liana Walters (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Marta McClintock-Comeaux PhD (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Roselyn Wilkinson (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Erin Wilson (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $130K, to Camila Rivera-Tinsley (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about The Women and Girls Foundation
How large is The Women and Girls Foundation?
The Women and Girls Foundation reported $143K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $385K.
What is The Women and Girls Foundation?
The Women and Girls Foundation is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Pittsburgh, PA. It holds $143K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Women and Girls Foundation operate?
The Women and Girls Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Pennsylvania.
What is The Women and Girls Foundation's EIN?
The Women and Girls Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-3055311. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 15, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
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