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.
Womens Foundation of the South at a glance
In short: Womens Foundation of the South gave $35K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $35K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $34,541
- -56.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $34,541
- +72.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $34,541
- Total assets
- $762,290
- -50.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Womens Foundation of the South funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Foundation for Louisiana ($35K).
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 12 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2024) to $131K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $35K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation for Louisiana New Orleans, LA | Voice. Vision. Value. Book Project and Event | $34,541 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $762,290 | $1,667,258 | $2,290,757 | $34,541 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | $1,541,460 | $2,712,243 | $2,779,120 | $80,000 | 4 | $1,736 |
| 2022 | $1,485,261 | $2,045,580 | $1,753,943 | $70,000 | 7 | $928 |
| 2021 | $1,172,341 | $1,793,478 | $708,349 | $131,000 | Total only | $459 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Womens Foundation of the South
Based on IRS filings
Womens Foundation of the South is a public charity 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 grant totaling $35K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Womens Foundation of the South is led by Carmen Randolph, Founding President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 4 of 14 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carmen Randolph
Founding President & CEO
President & CEO → CEO, 2023
CEO → Founding President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$96K (2021) → $272K (2024)
Sherece West Scantlebury
Chair
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christy Slater
Vice President of Programs
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$181K (2022) → $123K (2024)
Jessical Santos
Chief of Staff
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$105K (2024)
Kysha Brown
Vice President of Advancement
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$205K (2024)
Diana Jones Wilson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gracia Hillman
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori Spicer Robertson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rica Lewis-Payton
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Hairston
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sonny Haynes
Vice Chair
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janae Jamison
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nasreen Jalini
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Reggie Canal
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Gladys K. Washington (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Kieta Mutepfa (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Janea Jamison (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Nasreen Jilani (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Reginald Canal (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Erin McQuade-Wright (2022) — Vice President of Advancement
- Former: Sandra Lilly (2022) — Director of Operations
- Former: Sherece West-Scantleberry (2022) — Chair
- Former: Sherece West-Scantlebury (2021) — Chairperson
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $272K, to Carmen Randolph (Founding President & CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Womens Foundation of the South
How much does Womens Foundation of the South give each year?
Womens Foundation of the South gave $35K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $80K across 4 grants.
How large is Womens Foundation of the South?
Womens Foundation of the South reported $762K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What is Womens Foundation of the South?
Womens Foundation of the South is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in New Orleans, LA. It holds $762K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Womens Foundation of the South operate?
Womens Foundation of the South has awarded grants in Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi, Ohio, Washington.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 31, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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