The Women's Fund of Central Texas
Less than 6% of nearly $35 billion given through foundations and corporate funding to charities in 2001 went to programs that specifically serve the needs of women and girls.
Women’s Fund of Central Texas was established in 2004 as a philanthropic fund to benefit women and children in our community through arts and culture, education, health or human service programs.
"Power of the Purse"
Members combine their resources to award grants that improve the lives of women and children through the “Power of the Purse.”
In 2010, the Women's Fund distributed $125,000 to charities at the Power of the Purse luncheon. Read more about grants made in 2010...
Saturday, Sept. 11: Bring a girl to GirlPower!
Sign up now to attend this half-day program with your daughter, niece or any girl in your life 10-18 years old. GirlPower offers adults and girls the change to learn more about healthy relationships and thoughtful philanthropy.
All proceeds go to Women's Fund and SafePlace, an Austin domestic violence center and shelter.
Space is limited. Click here to learn more and register.
Power of the Purse Luncheon--What a Great Event!
The Women’s Fund of Central Texas held its 6th Annual Power of the Purse luncheon Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at the Four Seasons Hotel. Nearly 400 women attended! The luncheon featured speakers Julie Fisher Cummings and Caroline Cummings Rafferty. This dynamic mother-daughter team spoke on the power of women in philanthropy as well as the importance of teaching successive generations (and learning from successive generations!) about giving.
The Power of the Purse luncheon is the annual grant awards presentation of The Women’s Fund of Central Texas, a membership fund that provides funding to local non-profits that address the needs of women and children. The luncheon brings the Women's Fund members and others interested in women's philanthropy together to see the effects of the work of the Women's Fund. The net proceeds go into the Women’s Fund of Central Texas Endowment Fund to support women and children in the Central Texas area for years to come.
