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The Catalytic Power of Investing in Women
The Primary purpose of the Foundation shall be to oversee the Portland Women's Foundation Fund; and, to grant financial assistance to agencies in our community that address the needs of women.
The Portland Women’s Foundation (PWF) currently funds housing and education programs that impact and improve the lives of women in metropolitan Portland Oregon, including Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington counties.
It is widely recognized that investments in women can transform and accelerate positive, systemic, lasting social and economic change.
By funding small, grassroots programs, our Foundation often steps in where larger foundations do not.
Our thoughtful approach ensures that the grants we provide empower women to become independent and self-sustaining.
For over 125 years, we have believed that investing in women is crucial to the well being of our greater Portland community.
Grant Announcements
- First Martha Washington $100,000 grant awarded.
- 2012 grants were awarded to 25 community agencies.
- We are currently not accepting applications. Applications for our 2012-2013 grant cycle will be accepted starting September 1st 2012. Grants will be approved by the board in March 2013.
Latest News
- 2012 marks 125 years of giving by our organization. Read our press release to learn all about it.
- Click here to learn who we serve.
- Read what our grantees have to say.
- See the video of the Home Free Program that our Martha Washington grant supported.