WOMENCONNECT4GOOD Inc
WOMENCONNECT4GOOD Inc is a private foundation based in Springfield, Missouri. It makes charitable grants and conducts activities focused on educating and supporting women, including work related to careers, community leadership, finances, health, relationships, and mentoring.
WOMENCONNECT4GOOD Inc at a glance
In short: WOMENCONNECT4GOOD Inc gave $1.9M across 34 grants in 2025 (avg $56K), top state California. 53% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,888,500
- +29.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 34
- +17.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $55,544
- +10.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $2,306,066
- +78.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (18 of 34, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (26% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to WOMENCONNECT4GOOD Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3897 E Villa Way, Springfield, MO 65809
Phone: (417) 883-1558
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who WOMENCONNECT4GOOD Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Women's History Museum ($250K). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
118 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 85 grants of 118 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state went to California (26%), Missouri (15%), Virginia (13%), Washington, DC (13%), and New York (12%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is WOMENCONNECT4GOOD Inc open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 18 of 34 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $35K; repeat grants $79K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $38K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $272K (2019) to $1.9M (2025). In 2025 it made 34 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Women's History Museum Alexandria, VA | Charitable Purpose | $250,000 |
| Let It Ripple Mill Valley, CA | Charitable Purpose | $238,000 |
| Convoy of Hope Springfield, MO | Charitable Purpose | $220,000 |
| Connected Women Leaders Perry, GA | Charitable Purpose | $150,000 |
| Fund for Women's Equality Washington, DC | Charitable Purpose | $150,000 |
| Green Tide Rising Project Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Purpose | $100,000 |
| Impact Assets Inc Bethesda, MD | Charitable Purpose | $100,000 |
| Women's Sports Foundation New York, NY | Charitable Purpose | $100,000 |
| Taking the Reins Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Purpose | $80,000 |
| Take the Lead Watertown, NY | Charitable Purpose | $75,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,306,066 | $3,255,643 | $2,245,148 | $1,888,500 | 34 | $2,137,141 | $2,486,654 |
| 2024 | $1,295,571 | $2,614,702 | $1,832,601 | $1,455,900 | 29 | $1,690,234 | $1,893,897 |
| 2023 | $513,469 | $778,754 | $1,059,172 | $789,500 | 16 | $1,048,981 | $1,121,982 |
| 2022 | $793,887 | $364,552 | $789,672 | $532,500 | 20 | $756,609 | $590,733 |
| 2021 | $1,219,007 | $329,742 | $598,844 | $375,500 | 19 | — | $643,913 |
| 2019 | $1,773,272 | $146,466 | $497,384 | $272,250 | 16 | — | $424,221 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that, because of its concern for the status of women in society, it focuses on educating women to increase their participation and effectiveness in nonprofit organizations and careers; understand issues and options and manage their finances and health; manage relationships to reduce abuse and support healthy interactions; and find strong mentoring relationships. It also identifies research and publication in its areas of interest as part of its work.
Its 2025 grants included organizations with a range of missions. The National Women’s History Museum describes its work as preserving, educating about, and amplifying women’s contributions and voices. Let It Ripple says it funds and produces educational short films and art intended to prompt conversations about society and human connection. The Fund for Women’s Equality describes its work as promoting legal and lived equality for women in the United States. The Women’s Sports Foundation says it works to expand access to sports and advance opportunity for girls and women. World Pulse Voices describes itself as a global network connecting women to accelerate social change.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 34 grants totaling $1,888,500. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $250,000, with a median of $25,000. It reported 29 grants totaling $1,455,900 in 2024 and 16 grants totaling $789,500 in 2023.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $250,000 to the National Women’s History Museum, $238,000 to Let It Ripple, $220,000 to Convoy of Hope, $150,000 each to Connected Women Leaders and the Fund for Women’s Equality, and $100,000 each to Green Tide Rising Project, ImpactAssets Inc, and the Women’s Sports Foundation. The stated purpose for these grants was “charitable purpose.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dr. Nancy D. O’Reilly as president and chairman. Listed board members are Lauren O’Reilly, L Raylene Appleby, and David N. Appleby. Jane-Ellen Wolak is listed as treasurer, and Cathy Evans as secretary.
WOMENCONNECT4GOOD Inc's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cathy Evans
Secretary
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David N. Appleby
Board of Directors
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane-Ellen Wolak
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
L. Raylene Appleby
Board of Directors
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren O'Reilly
Board of Directors
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy D. O'Reilly
Presdient & Chariman
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about WOMENCONNECT4GOOD Inc
How much does WOMENCONNECT4GOOD Inc give each year?
WOMENCONNECT4GOOD Inc gave $1.9M across 34 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.5M across 29 grants.
What is WOMENCONNECT4GOOD Inc's typical grant size?
WOMENCONNECT4GOOD Inc's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $55,544, across 34 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from WOMENCONNECT4GOOD Inc that year got $35K on average.
Where does WOMENCONNECT4GOOD Inc give grants?
WOMENCONNECT4GOOD Inc's top state is California, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Missouri (15%) and Virginia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Springfield, MO (5 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Who are WOMENCONNECT4GOOD Inc's largest grantees?
WOMENCONNECT4GOOD Inc's largest 2025 grantees include National Women's History Museum ($250,000), Let It Ripple ($238,000) and Convoy of Hope ($220,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is WOMENCONNECT4GOOD Inc?
WOMENCONNECT4GOOD Inc reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $3.3M.
What does WOMENCONNECT4GOOD Inc fund?
The foundation states that, because of its concern for the status of women in society, it focuses on educating women to increase their participation and effectiveness in nonprofit organizations and careers; understand issues and options and manage their finances and health; manage relationships to reduce abuse and support healthy interactions; and find strong mentoring relationships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from WOMENCONNECT4GOOD Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is WOMENCONNECT4GOOD Inc's EIN?
WOMENCONNECT4GOOD Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2978782. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does WOMENCONNECT4GOOD Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). WOMENCONNECT4GOOD Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/womenconnect4good-inc-morg_6c8f6f55b8234a458b696a82ca01e8a1
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