Women Helping Women Fund: Responsive Grant

The Women Helping Women Fund is dedicated to empowering women and children in Spokane County through community-based programs. This responsive grant initiative supports organizations that align with their mission, ensuring that funds are utilized effectively to create stronger homes. Eligible agencies must hold 501(c)(3) status and demonstrate financial stability. The fund emphasizes philanthropy and aims to uplift the community, fostering a brighter future for those in need.

Our Mission & Vision
Empowering Spokane area women and children to achieve their full potential, by building a strong, diverse community of engaged, and strategic givers.
Responsive Grant Information
Women Helping Women Fund promotes women’s philanthropy and raises money to support community programs that help women and children realize their full potential. We proudly partner with grantees in Spokane County to provide responsive, community-based programming to build stronger homes for all.

Eligibility

To receive funds, your agency must:

• Have 501(c) (3) tax-exempt status as defined by the Internal Revenue Service or be fiscally sponsored.
• Spend no more than 5% of your budget on legislative involvement.

Serve women and/or children in Spokane CountyGuidelinesWHWF grants funds to organizations that support women and/or children.WHWF awards responsive grants for one year.Grant funds are available to spend between July 1 and June 30.After the termination of the grant year, unexpended funds must be returned to the WHWF office by September 1.WHWF examines the financial stability of agencies.

Ineligibility

WHWF does not fund individuals, political action organizations, capital projects, or endowment funds.