Women Donors Network
Women Donors Network (WDN) is a 501(c)(3) philanthropic organization and donor networking group established in 2002 and based in San Francisco, California. The organization operates as a collaborative platform that brings together progressive women donors to leverage their collective wealth and influence for social change. WDN functions as both a grantmaking foundation and a membership network, with over 200 donor members who collectively contribute more than $175 million annually to progressive causes.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.6M
+16.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$13.0M
+7.4% YoY
Grant Count
142
+26.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$91K
-15.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: Women Donors Network advances a just, equitable, and sustainable world through the power of philanthropy, women's leadership, and collective and individual action.
Primary Funding Areas:
- Racial justice
- Gender justice
- Climate justice
- Economic justice
- Human rights
- Feminism
- Social justice
- Environmental justice
- Reproductive justice and abortion access
- Democracy and representation
- Civic engagement and advocacy
Grantmaking
WDN operates multiple grantmaking initiatives and programs:
Review Cycle
is specified. The organization appears to accept proposals on a continuous or rolling basis and should be approached directly for specific application guidelines.
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
WDN provides funding nationally across the United States.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $11,632,694
- Total revenues: $19,733,027
- Total expenses: $18,220,334
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $9,985,001
- Total giving: $12,076,000
- Income: $23,622,254
As of 2022:
- Revenue: $15,685,851
- Expenses: $15,360,230
- Assets: $12,697,180
WDN maintains a four-star rating (97% score) for accountability and finance.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,632,694 | $9,985,001 | $12,697,180 |
| Revenue | $19,733,027 | $14,859,850 | $15,685,851 |
| Expenses | $18,220,334 | $16,565,189 | $15,360,230 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $178,512 | $128,968 | $15,357 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Women Donors Network
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc ($1,850,000), Center for Technology and Civic Life ($188,675), Abortion Fund of Ohio ($150,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ABOLITIONIST LAW CENTER PITTSBURGH, PA | SUPPORT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM | $100,000 |
| ABORTION COALITION FOR TELEMEDICINE ACCESS NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| ABORTION FREEDOM PARTNERSHIP SARATOGA, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ABORTION FREEDOM FUND | $100,000 |
| ABORTION FUND OF OHIO COLUMBUS, OH | GENERAL SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| ABORTION LIBERATION FUND OF PA PHILADELPHIA, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| ACCESS REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE OAKLAND, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| ALIANZA NACIONAL DE CAMPESINAS INC OXNARD, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH ORGANIZING WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| ALLIED MEDIA PROJECTS DETROIT, MI | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR RADICAL COMMUNICATORS NETWORK | $10,000 |
| AMALGAMATED CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR THE EMERGENT FUND | $1,850,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
President and CEO: Leena Barakat
The organization has 25 employees as of 2024.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEENA BARAKAT | PRESIDENT & CEO | 24 | $233,703 |
| SUHAD BABAA | CHAIR | 3 | — |
| MAGGIE KULYK | EX-OFFICIO CHAIR | 3 | — |
| ZOE MERCER-GOLDEN | SECRETARY | 3 | — |
| NANCY WESTCOTT | TREASURER | 3 | — |
| SHARON CHEN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SARAH DELUCA | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| LISA FARMER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MARGERY GOLDMAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| NADIA ISMAIL | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JANET LEVINGER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| LINDA MASON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| KIM RUBEY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SOMA SHARAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ANGELA BOTTUM | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 24 | $140,674 |
| TAMARA CHAO | VP, LEARNING & IMPACT | 30 | $168,900 |
| ERIN ROSSITTO | CHIEF OF STAFF | 24 | $134,728 |
| KATHRYN SNYDER | DIRECTOR, PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES | 28 | $134,770 |
| BRANDI JOHNSON | VP, PEOPLE & CULTURE | 24 | $134,670 |
| SUMMER MIGLIORI SOTO | PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES MANAGER | 38 | $103,765 |
| AMANDA WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR, ABC FUND | 40 | $109,458 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
WDN has announced multiple recent grant distributions, including:
Our Most Recent Round of Grants! $1.67 Million to Frontline Movements$1.2 million distributed through the Protect Our Democracy (POD) Grants initiative to seven organizations
Protect Our Democracy (POD) Grants $1.2 Million to Seven ...$3.8 million directed to the field in fall grantmaking
$1.67 million to frontline movements in a recent grant round
Protect Our Democracy (POD) Grants $1.2 Million to Seven ...$2.4 million distributed to 27 movement organizations
Our Most Recent Round of Grants! $1.67 Million to Frontline MovementsThe organization held its annual conference in Denver, Colorado in November 2024, with approximately 140 donors and movement leaders in attendance.
We Just Directed $2.4M to 27 Movement OrganizationsSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Women Donors Network fund?
**Mission Statement:** Women Donors Network advances a just, equitable, and sustainable world through the power of philanthropy, women's leadership, and collective and individual action. **Primary Funding Areas:** • Racial justice • Gender justice • Climate justice • Economic justice • Human rights • Feminism • Social justice • Environmental justice • Reproductive justice and abortion access • Democracy and representation • Civic engagement and advocacy
How do I apply for a grant from Women Donors Network?
WDN operates multiple grantmaking initiatives and programs: **Recent Grantmaking Activity:** • In 2024, WDN funded 142 organizations and projects through its grantmaking program • In 2023, WDN funded 107 organizations and projects • Recent grant distributions include $3.8 million, $2.4 million to 27 movement organizations, and $1.67 million to frontline movements **Grantmaking Initiatives:** • **Impact Collectives:** Strategic funding initiatives designed to enable donors to learn and fund coll…
Where does Women Donors Network make grants?
WDN provides funding nationally across the United States.
What size grants does Women Donors Network award?
In 2024, Women Donors Network awarded 142 grants totaling $13.0M — an average of about $91K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Women Donors Network's EIN?
Women Donors Network's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-0542397. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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