Womens Foundation of the South
THE MISSION OF WFS IS TO INVEST IN THE HEALTH, WEALTH, AND POWER OF WOMEN, GIRLS, AND GENDER EXPANSIVE PEOPLE IN THE U.S. SOUTH. WE CENTER THE LIVES OF THOSE MOST IMPACTED BY INJUSTICE, RECOGNIZING THEIR UNREALIZED PROMISE AND VITAL ROLE IN COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$762K
-50.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$35K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$35K
About Womens Foundation of the South
Based on IRS filings
Womens Foundation of the South is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in NEW ORLEANS, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $762K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $35K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $762,290 | $1,541,460 | $1,485,261 |
| Revenue | $1,667,258 | $2,712,243 | $2,045,580 |
| Expenses | $2,290,757 | $2,779,120 | $1,753,943 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | $1,736 | $928 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Foundation for Louisiana ($34,541).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FOUNDATION FOR LOUISIANA NEW ORLEANS, LA | VOICE. VISION. VALUE. BOOK PROJECT AND EVENT | $34,541 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARMEN RANDOLPH | FOUNDING PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $272,295 |
| KYSHA BROWN | VP OF ADVANCEMENT | 40 | $204,654 |
| CHRISTY SLATER | VP OF PROGRAMS | 40 | $123,281 |
| JESSICAL SANTOS | CHIEF OF STAFF | 40 | $105,317 |
| REGGIE CANAL | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| SUSAN HAIRSTON | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| NASREEN JALINI | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JANAE JAMISON | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| LORI SPICER ROBERTSON | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DIANA JONES WILSON | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DR SHERECE WEST SCANTLEBURY | CHAIR | 3 | — |
| SONNY HAYNES | VICE-CHAIR | 3 | — |
| GRACIA HILLMAN | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| RICA LEWIS-PAYTON | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Womens Foundation of the South?
Womens Foundation of the South is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in NEW ORLEANS, LA. It holds $762K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Womens Foundation of the South?
As of 2024, Womens Foundation of the South holds $762K in total assets with $1.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $35K in 2024.
Where does Womens Foundation of the South operate?
Womens Foundation of the South has awarded grants in Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Ohio, Washington.
What size grants does Womens Foundation of the South award?
In 2024, Womens Foundation of the South awarded 1 grants totaling $35K — an average of about $35K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Womens Foundation of the South's EIN?
Womens Foundation of the South's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3702899. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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