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.”
Last year the Women's Fund distributed $106,000 to charities at the Power of the Purse luncheon. Read more about grants made in 2009...
Power of the Purse Luncheon---Save the Date!!
The Women’s Fund of Central Texas is excited to announce its 6th Annual Power of the Purse luncheon Wednesday, February 10, 2010 atthe Four Seasons at 11:30 a.m. The luncheon will feature speakers Julie Fisher Cummings and Caroline Cummings Rafferty. This dynamic mother-daughter team will talk about the power of women in philanthropy as well as the importance of teaching 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 membership together to see the effects of their work and is a wonderful way to showcase the Fund to prospective members. The net proceeds will be put into the Women’s Fund of Central Texas Endowment Fund to support women and children in the Central Texas area for years to come.
