Women Helping Women Fund
Empowering Spokane area women and children to achieve their fullest potential, by building a strong, diverse community of educated, engaged, and strategic givers.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.9M
+219.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$311K
+4.7% YoY
Grant Count
18
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$17K
+4.7% YoY
About Women Helping Women Fund
Based on IRS filings
Women Helping Women Fund is a nonprofit organization, based in SPOKANE, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 18 grants totaling $311K. Net investment income was $81K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,909,231 | $911,237 | $902,081 |
| Revenue | $891,160 | $591,124 | $593,699 |
| Expenses | $709,603 | $718,517 | $578,708 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $80,774 | $64,283 | $60,999 |
| 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
85 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Women Helping Women Fund
General Grant Program
Women Helping Women Fund
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
InstaGrant
Women Helping Women Fund
Amount
$500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Vivian Winston Scholarship
Women Helping Women Fund
Amount
$1,500 - $4,000
Deadline
January 31, 2027
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include HIP of Spokane County ($25,000), Northeast Youth & Family Services ($25,000), Vanessa Behan ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities Eastern Washington Spokane, WA | Program support | $20,000 |
| HIP of Spokane County Spokane, WA | Program support | $25,000 |
| Create Your Statement Spokane, WA | Program support | $6,000 |
| Joya Child & Family Development Spokane, WA | Program support | $17,500 |
| MIA Mujeres in Action Spokane, WA | Program support | $14,500 |
| Northeast Youth & Family Services Spokane, WA | Program support | $25,000 |
| Odyssey Youth Movement Spokane, WA | Program support | $6,000 |
| Partners with Families & Children Spokane, WA | Program support | $17,000 |
| Project Beauty Share Spokane, WA | Program support | $10,000 |
| Raze Development Spokane, WA | Program support | $14,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicole Stewart | President | 6 | — |
| Jennifer Koenig | President Elect | 3 | — |
| Besse Bailey | Treasurer | 3 | — |
| Megan Livers | Secretary (Until 4/24) | 2 | — |
| Kendel Froese | Secretary (As of 7/23) | 2 | — |
| Jennifer O'Callaghan | Past President | 2 | — |
| Gwen Cash-James | Board Member (As of 7/23) | 2 | — |
| Nicole Diedrich | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Megan Hulsey | Board Member (Until 4/24) | 2 | — |
| Brittany Lockwood | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Alison Mallahan | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Pam Murray | Board Member (As of 7/23) | 2 | — |
| Anne Oakley | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Tara Pendleton CPA | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Carol Plischke | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Kelly Selby | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Robin Toth | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Kim Watkins | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Beth Winter CPA | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Heather Hamlin | Executive Director | 40 | $88,633 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Women Helping Women Fund?
As of 2024, Women Helping Women Fund holds $2.9M in total assets with $891K in annual revenue. It awarded 18 grants totaling $311K in 2024.
Where does Women Helping Women Fund operate?
Women Helping Women Fund has awarded grants in Washington.
What size grants does Women Helping Women Fund award?
In 2024, Women Helping Women Fund awarded 18 grants totaling $311K — an average of about $17K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Women Helping Women Fund's EIN?
Women Helping Women Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1561874. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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