Private foundation · EIN 81-2996515 · Sebastopol, California · Education

Womenserve

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $181K total, median $26K. 14% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
7
$181K
Median grant
$26K
Stays in CA
14%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.8M

Grants paid in 2024

7 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $181K; Part I reports $148K in contributions paid

RecipientPurposeAmount
Shikshit Rojgar Kendra Prabhandak SamitiJhunjhunu, INSupporting women's water access, security and nutrition through construction of rainwater harvesting tanks and nutrition gardens.$48K
ConnectherAustin, TXSupporting girls' education through connecther film festival, educating girls category.$35K
Shiv Shiksha Samiti RanoliTonk, INSupporting girls' education through training, advocacy, peer support, and quality curriculum and teacher training.$34K
Hult International School of BusinessSan Francisco, CASupporting girls' education through tuition support grant.$26K
Shiv Shiksha Samiti RanoliTonk, INSupporting women's economic empowerment through economic development and training.$24K
Universal Just and Action SocietyPlaza Jhunjhunu, INSupporting women's economic empowerment through handicraft training and capacity building.$10K
Universal Just and Action SocietyPlaza Jhunjhunu, INSupporting women's economic empowerment through handicraft training and capacity building.$3,625

By state: INTL 5 · Texas 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Womenserve is a private grantmaking foundation in Sebastopol, California, tax-exempt since 2016. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Womenserve accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Womenserve give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $181K across 7 grants, a median of $26K.

Where does Womenserve give?

INTL (5 grants), Texas (1 grants), California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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