Our Story
The Fund was created in 1996 to respond to the vital needs and issues affecting women, girls, and their families in Chester County. Through our grantmaking and educational programs, The Fund strategically works to foster the economic freedom, well-being, and security of women and their families who live and work in the diverse communities throughout our county.
We believe in the potential of all women and girls to embrace who they are, define their future, and change the world.
In 2005, 2010, 2016, and again in 2022, The Fund commissioned the Blueprint Report, a comprehensive compilation and original analysis of existing and newly collected data from more than 80 local, state, and national resources – focusing for the first time on women and girls.
Report findings, new data, and site visits with grantees drive our grantmaking decisions and education initiatives while underscoring the need to increase funding resources.
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Since our inception, we have awarded more than
$4 million in grants to 86 non-profit organizations addressing critical needs.
The Fund embraces the challenge to grow our capacity and grantmaking capability so we may tackle deep and persisting needs within our county.
