Funding Amount

US $10,000 - US $30,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Overview

The WCA Foundation Grant empowers local women in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area by funding initiatives that address the urgent needs of women, including health, economic stability, shelter, and safety. This volunteer-led organization focuses on participatory grantmaking, inviting nonprofit proposals that align with their mission to foster a world where all women thrive. Their commitment to understanding and responding to community needs makes a significant impact on women's lives.

WCA Foundation Grant
The WCA Foundation is a volunteer-led grantmaking organization whose mission is “women changing the lives of women.” Its members, all local women, are committed to learning about and responding to the most urgent needs of women in communities across the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area. They contribute their time, talent, and care to advance the foundation’s mission and engage in participatory grantmaking.
What We Will Fund
The WCA Foundation seeks proposals from nonprofit organizations based in the Twin Cities metro area for projects or programs that advance its members’ shared commitment to a world where all women thrive.
WCA will consider requests for initiatives delivering direct services that address the fundamental needs of adult women (ages 18+) in these areas:

  • HealthEconomic stabilityShelterSafety

What The Minneapolis Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
1,565
Total given
$121.7M
Median grant
$25K
Range
$5,094–$6.05M
  • By dollars: Minnesota 77%, New York 4%, Colorado 2%. Top recipient cities: Minneapolis, MN; St. Paul, MN; New York, NY.
  • 18% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 27% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Great MN Schools · Minneapolis, MN

    Donor advised, education

    $6.05M

  • The Nature Conservancy · Minneapolis, MN

    Donor advised, environment

    $4.32M

  • Allina Health Foundation · Minneapolis, MN

    Donor advised, health

    $3.97M

  • Children's Health Care Foundation · Minneapolis, MN

    Donor advised, health

    $3.31M

  • University of Minnesota Foundation · Minneapolis, MN

    Donor advised, education

    $2.98M

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Women
  • Mental health
  • Housing
  • Domestic violence
  • Economic services

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