Since our inception, the Women's Funding Alliance (WFA) has distributed more than $3.78 million to over 100 organizations, helping thousands of women and girls in our community. WFA invests in progressive, visionary and vibrant organizations working to address issues around education and leadership, poverty, domestic violence, discrimination and reproductive freedom.

Formation 1983
The Women's Funding Alliance was formed in 1983 as a way to enable women's and girls' organizations to raise money through workplace giving campaigns.

Founding Mothers
The "founding mothers" thought that forming a federation focused on women and girls would help them build an ongoing revenue stream. They also hoped that by collaborating they could raise awareness about women's issues and provide support to each other. The five founding organizations included: Aradia Women's Health Center; Center for the Prevention of Sexual and Domestic Violence; Harborview Center for Sexual Assault and Traumatic Stress; King County Sexual Assault Resource Center; and Seattle Rape Relief.

Currently
WFA currently distributes funds to organizations through federation funding, grants, and donor circles. The Alliance also plays an important role in building valuable community connections and raising awareness about issues affecting women and girls.

To learn more about our grantees, federation agencies, and scholarship recipients, see the funding recipients page.