New York Women's Foundation

The New York Women's Foundation (NYWF) is a 501c3 charitable organization in New York City that works to bring economic security, end gender-based violence, and provide health access and reproductive justice to all women and girls.[1] It describes itself as a "cross-cultural alliance that ignites action and invests in bold, community-led solutions across the city."[2]

History

The Foundation was established in 1987.[3] It was co-founded by Gloria W. Milliken and Helen LaKelly Hunt.[4][5][6] By 2007, it was giving away a million dollars a year.[4][7][8][9] In 2008, it was slated to give away $2.75 million.[10] In 2011, Ana Oliveira was president of the New York Women’s Foundation.[11][12] In February 2013 it received a grant of $750,000 from Walmart.[13] In April 2013, it released a report that found that women in New York are 30% more likely to die in childbirth than they were 12 years prior.[14]

In 2018, The Foundation announced the launch of the Fund to Support the Me Too Movement in partnership with Me Too Movement Founder and Leader Tarana Burke[15] with an initial $1 million in seed funding. In October 2018, the Fund gave out its first round of grants to eight organizations across the nation that are working to end gender-based violence and help survivors of sexual violence heal and find their strength as leaders.[16] The groups, chosen in consultation with #MeToo founder Tarana Burke, are focused on marginalized and underserved communities, including immigrant communities and communities of color as well as LGBTQ people.[17]

Fundraising and public events

The Foundation organizes recurring fundraising events that support its grantmaking and highlight individuals and organizations engaged in gender equity and social justice work.

Celebrating Women® Breakfast

The Celebrating Women® Breakfast is the Foundation’s primary annual fundraising event. It recognizes leaders from philanthropy, advocacy, arts, sports, and community organizing whose work aligns with NYWF’s mission.[18][19]

Neighborhood Dinner

The annual Neighborhood Dinner is a borough-based fundraising event recognizing community and nonprofit leadership across New York City. The 30th annual dinner was held in the Bronx in 2024, and the 2025 event took place in Brooklyn.[20][21]

Radical Generosity Dinner

The Radical Generosity Dinner is an annual fundraising event that centers philanthropy, arts, and social justice. The 2023 dinner honored artist Bisa Butler, activist Molly Gochman, and community leader Lorelei Williams.[22][23]

References

  1. ^ Agard, Kathryn A. (2010). Leadership in Nonprofit Organizations: A Reference Handbook. ISBN 9781412968867. Retrieved April 17, 2014.
  2. ^ "Our Mission, Vision and History". www.nywf.org. The New York Women's Foundation. February 22, 2019. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
  3. ^ Women and Economic Empowerment. Univ of Massachusetts Press. 1990. ISBN 9780870236440. Retrieved April 17, 2014.
  4. ^ a b Helen LaKelly Hunt (2007). Faith and Feminism: A Holy Alliance. Simon and Schuster. ISBN 9781416590514. Retrieved April 17, 2014.
  5. ^ Women, Philanthropy, and Social Change: Visions for a Just Society. UPNE. 2005. ISBN 9781584654926. Retrieved April 17, 2014.
  6. ^ Swanee Hunt (2006). Half-Life of a Zealot. Duke University Press. p. 206. ISBN 9780822338758. Retrieved April 17, 2014. New York Women's Foundation.
  7. ^ The Encyclopedia of New York City: Second Edition. Yale University Press. 2010. ISBN 978-0300182576. Retrieved April 17, 2014.
  8. ^ C. Melissa Snarr (2011). All You that Labor: Religion and Ethics in the Living Wage Movement. NYU Press. ISBN 9780814783894. Retrieved April 17, 2014.
  9. ^ Ronald B. Taylor (1997). Preventing violence against women and children. Milbank Memorial Fund. ISBN 9781887748070. Retrieved April 17, 2014.
  10. ^ Lipton, Lauren (October 3, 2008). "Benefit Season: What Goes on Behind a Scene". The New York Times.
  11. ^ Alert, Cleon (August 16, 2011). "Mayor Bloomberg's "Young Men's Initiative:" How it Came To Be". Bed-Stuy, NY Patch. Retrieved April 17, 2014.
  12. ^ "Ana Oliveira, President/CEO, New York Women's Foundation | 5 Questions for…". Philanthropy News Digest. April 16, 2011. Retrieved April 17, 2014.
  13. ^ "Obama's Budget Chief Nominee Led Walmart's Targeted Giving". The Nation. February 15, 2013. Retrieved April 17, 2014.
  14. ^ "Maternal mortality rates spike 30% in New York, HIV most common in Brooklyn: report". New York Daily News. April 8, 2013. Retrieved April 17, 2014.
  15. ^ Noveck, Jocelyn (May 10, 2018). "Women's foundation launches fund to support MeToo movement". AP NEWS. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
  16. ^ NOVECK, JOCELYN (October 18, 2018). "Groups Fighting Sexual Violence Awarded #MeToo Funding". www.usnews.com. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
  17. ^ Marek, Kiersten (October 18, 2018). "New #MeToo Funding Fuels Empathy and Justice for Survivors". Philanthropy Women. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
  18. ^ "Celebrating Women® Breakfast 2024". Women’s Funding Network. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
  19. ^ "The New York Women's Foundation 2024 Celebrating Women® Breakfast honors leading change makers". NY Undressed. June 7, 2024. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
  20. ^ "The New York Women's Foundation (NYWF) 30th Annual Neighborhood Dinner Celebrates Purpose and Community Leadership in the Bronx". Resident. November 24, 2024. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
  21. ^ "The New York Women's Foundation Honors Brooklyn's Changemakers at Its 2025 Neighborhood Dinner". Resident. October 9, 2025. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
  22. ^ "The New York Women's Foundation Radical Generosity Dinner 2023 Honors Art and Social Justice Pioneers". Park Magazine NY. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
  23. ^ "The New York Women's Foundation Radical Generosity Dinner". James Lane Post. October 20, 2023. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
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