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 OUR NEXT STOP 

 OUR ONLY STOP 

 IS LIBERATION 

  INTRODUCTION 

WELCOME

A message from Natanja Craig Oquendo, Executive Director

MISSION &
VISION

Boston Women’s Fund uplifts, advocates for, and invests in women, girls, and gender-expansive individuals who are leading grassroots organizations and systems change. Together we strive toward racial, economic, social, and gender justice.

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We envision a world where power, opportunity, and access exist for those persistently marginalized, regardless of gender identity or gender expression.

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Philanthropy has a unique role and responsibility and is at its best when working together with communities to create a more just and equitable world.

  VALUES. WE BELIEVE:  

DEAR FRIENDS,

As we reflect on this past year and look forward to the work ahead, one theme resonates throughout our mission: liberation. 

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At the Boston Women’s Fund, we know that true freedom—freedom from systemic oppression, economic inequality, and gender-based violence—comes from the power of community-led action. Liberation, for us, is about ensuring that those most impacted by injustice have the resources and support they need to lead change, not just for themselves, but for their entire communities.

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For 40 years the Boston Women’s Fund has centered our work on resourcing grassroots movements, led by women, girls, and gender-expansive individuals of color. They are the architects of a more just and equitable society, and we stand alongside them in this collective fight for freedom.

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This past year, we have seen how the work of local organizations, supported by Boston Women’s Fund, are creating real, transformative change. Our grassroots partners, despite immense personal and systemic challenges, have made profound impacts in their communities. The work of these grassroots leaders has provided crucial resources and advocacy to families navigating complex issues like domestic violence and immigration. They are at the frontline of the maternal health crisis, providing essential services and support for families experiencing pregnancy and infant loss, a critical need as the crisis worsens.

These examples highlight how grassroots partners are transforming lives with support from the Boston Women’s Fund community. Each of these stories reflects a broader movement towards justice, equality, and community empowerment and what it means to fight for liberation. Their efforts remind us that democracy is not simply about elections—it is about ensuring that all voices, especially those historically excluded, are heard and valued in the decisions that shape our lives.

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As we move forward, the work we do remains critical. The theme of liberation drives us to continue empowering grassroots leaders, providing them with the resources and capacity to challenge inequities and build a future where justice is not just a goal but a reality. We must hold space for new voices, encourage bold ideas, and sustain the movements that are reshaping Boston and beyond.

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We invite you to join us in this essential work. Together, we can build a more inclusive and equitable future—one where liberation is not a distant hope, but an achievable reality for all.

In solidarity,


The Boston Women’s Fund
Board of Directors

WHY WE ARE NECESSARY

We know that women, girls, and gender-expansive folks are vastly underpaid, underfunded by the philanthropic sector, and underestimated.

BWF believes that change begins with women, girls, and gender-expansive individuals in their own communities — and when they have the resources they deserve to fund their ideas, absolutely everyone benefits.

Introduction
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BOSTON WOMEN’S FUND BEGINNINGS

Forty years ago, a group of women decided that philanthropy could do better. As we celebrate 40 years of radical giving, we are looking back on our journey so far!

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Like many organizations with a long history, the Boston Women's Fund experienced a period of significant internal challenges and gaps in record-keeping. During this time, we faced difficulties that not only hindered our documentation but also impacted our commitment to our foundational values and community. We now recognize that these years included missteps and harm, particularly in how we responded to concerns from our community and upheld our principles. As we celebrate our 40th anniversary, we are dedicated to learning from this past and have not only reaffirmed this commitment but have also taken concrete steps to ensure our actions align with our mission and values. In recent years, we have doubled down on our founding values, made significant efforts to repair past organizational harms, and are now actively “walking the talk” through our renewed programs and practices.

40th Anniversary

It was a profound honor to celebrate alongside everyone and to join others in recognizing the tireless dedication that has sustained the Boston Women’s Fund over so many years. Witnessing this incredible ‘rebirth’ reaffirms our shared commitment to advancing justice and equity.”

— M. Brinton Lykes,
BWF Founding Mother

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WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?

A REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE SYMPOSIUM

I felt that today’s event was transformative. I appreciated that we had this radical symposium… this really uplifted grassroots birth work [and] maternal healthcare. Specifically, it brought to light anti-Blackness that is embedded within our maternal health systems, specifically in Boston, which is known for its great healthcare, but Black people don’t have access to that.”

— Dr. Perpetual Hayfron

April saw "Where Do We Go From Here? A Reproductive Justice Symposium" gathering grassroots leaders, activists, and community members united in their commitment to advancing reproductive justice. The event kicked off with our Executive Director, Natanja Craig Oquendo, grounding the day’s discussions in the shared goal of true liberation for all. The keynote speaker, Shafia M. Monroe (one of BWF’s original grantee-partners from the 80s!) captivated the multi-racial, multi-gender, multi-generational audience with her reflections on the legacy of the Black “Granny Midwives” and the essential role of grassroots movements in reproductive justice.

 

The symposium featured two dynamic panels, including “Where Do We Go From Here: A Candid Conversation with Local Grassroots Leaders in Reproductive Justice,” where our Movement Building grantee partners shared their personal connections to the work as well as the systemic challenges they face as grassroots leaders. These powerful conversations emphasized the ongoing fight for maternal health equity and community-driven solutions. Attendees also joined a fireside chat with Shafia Monroe and Nashira Baril, Executive Director of previous BWF grantee partner, Neighborhood Birth Center, bridging the past, present, and future of the reproductive justice movement in Greater Boston.

 

Before reaching the day’s end, Nicole Flint engaged participants in a wellness session promoting healing and self-care, both crucial for movement building. The final panel, “What’s Your Birth Story?” brought forward innovative strategies to involve diverse audiences, including young people and men, in the fight for reproductive justice. The Boston Women’s Fund is honored to have hosted such a transformative event, strengthening connections and fostering continued action for lasting change.

LEADING US TOWARD LIBERATION

With our Leading Us Toward Liberation list and “A Night Under The Stars” celebration event, we recognized 40 unsung community activists, uplifting their impact on racial, gender, economic, and social justice across Greater Boston. We celebrated Boston Women’s Fund Day in the city of Boston alongside our honorees and allocated $60,000 to support their well-being.

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40 LEADERS ILLUMINATING THE PATH TO LIBERATION

These Liberation Leaders were nominated by the community and selected for their grassroots work challenging oppressive systems and creating new pathways for Black and brown, youth, elderly, LGBTQIA+, immigrant and refugee, disabled, and low-income communities to thrive. Honorees range from disruptors tackling intersectional issues to founders of unique community initiatives, all receiving long-overdue recognition.

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SPOTLIGHT:

KETURAH BREWSTER

Executive Director of I Have A Future

Keturah Brewster has been involved with I Have A Future for thirteen years and now leads the organization as the Executive Director supporting young people and grassroots organizers around Massachusetts to increase youth opportunities through policy change and education.

To stand behind a legacy that centers, nurtures, and protects Black Women and BIPOC communities will always be one of the highlights of my life. Leading up to [“A Night Under The Stars”], I was overwhelmed by what to expect, and what I found was an event filled with individuals full of love, curiosity, and care. Congrats to Natanja Craig-Oquendo, BWF, and Councilor Meija. It was a wonderful event and I’m grateful for the opportunity.”

— Keturah Brewster
Executive Director of I Have A Future

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SPOTLIGHT:

DR. VALERIE BATTS

Founding Director, Senior Consultant of VISIONS, INC.

Dr. Valerie Batts is a clinical psychologist who has provided consultation and technical assistance on challenging inequities to organizations, groups, and individuals since 1984. Valerie co-founded VISIONS, Inc. and her experience in the for-profit and not for profit sector as well as globally and within the US, gives her unique insights into how transformative change happens.

The courage of [the Boston Women’s Fund] to support our sheros is very inspiring and energy-giving.  It also felt good to know that the 40 years of work we have been doing at VISIONS is felt by many in our community. We believe that the ‘assault on DEI’ is a sign that it's working to bring liberation to many spaces. A world without the inclusion of all (including the planet), is not sustainable. Knowing that there are so many committed to this end, is so powerful.”

— Dr. Valerie Batts

Founding Director, Senior Consultant of VISIONS, INC.

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GRANT HIGHLIGHTS

BWF’s grants are designed for grassroots organizations led by women, girls and gender-expansive individuals, aimed at driving community-led systemic change. Grantees are nominated by community members, and are chosen through a trust-based, minimal-barrier process that values conversation and discovery. Many grantees are volunteer-run and receive their very first grant from BWF.

BWF builds an ongoing relationship with grantee-partners across a funding spectrum:

Seed Funding Grants

Support emerging organizations and help new, budding ideas take shape.

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Movement- Building Grants

Invest in leaders, infrastructure, capacity building and leadership.

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Community Impact Grants


Not only help organizations build their capacity and expand their networks, they offer beyond-the-grant support.

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Momentum Grants

Go to existing grantee partners who have surpassed BWF’s initial ceiling of a $500K or lower operating budget.

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Multi-year Grants

Expand  Community Impact grants with a five-year commitment of support. 

Grants

Seed Grantee 

SPOTLIGHT

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Boston Women’s Fund was the first organization to believe in us and give us funding. It was a huge morale boost for me, and I can actually say “we” now because we have more staff!”

— Asjah Monroe

​Director Board President Small House Inc.
 

Small House started as Seed Funding grantee partner but now we're excited to double their grant, moving them into the Community grant category program as they refine and grow their services. It all began with a realization that Asjah Monroe had while working in a shelter for unhoused young adults during the start of COVID-19: “When things shut down, we were all in our houses. We were locked in, but they were locked out. Seeing it in technicolor created a sense of urgency in me.”
 
In March 2021, Asjah launched the organization to help youth aged 18-24 find paths out of homelessness, using a combination of coaching, life skills training, and direct relief support, an essential triad. In the early stages, most funders wanted to see a proven track record and previous funding before committing. But with BWF’s Seed Funding grant, Small House introduced its signature Process+Pivot+Progress program to teach “the mechanics of adulting” to young people along with coaching and support.
 
Now, Small House’s 2025 goal is to offer Process+Pivot+Progress three times a year with different partners, and fund staff to implement the program across multiple sites. The group is also aiming for sustainability by working with a development consultant, partnering with other organizations, and focusing on housing.  “We are moving from start-up to established nonprofit,” says Asjah, “We remain grateful for the early and ongoing support of Boston Women’s Fund in getting us up and running!”

GRANTEE IMPACT

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10 OUT OF 16

Grantee Partners are led by first time Executive Directors

Movement-Building Grantee 

SPOTLIGHT

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I’ve been so uplifted by the whole experience—working with them as equal partners, true helpers, and supporters.”

— Stephanie Crawford

Propa City Community Outreach

Propa City Community Outreach (PCCO), 
founded by Roxbury’s Stephanie Crawford, provides vital support to women of color who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss. After the stillbirth of her son Simeon, Stephanie found herself isolated in grief, attending support groups where participants were mostly white, middle class, and married. “They were nice and it was a big part of my healing,” she recalls, “but I was mostly silent. Something was missing.” Determined to create a space where women like her could feel safe, seen and supported in their own community, she launched Propa City Community Outreach to foster healing and mental well-being through peer support and advocacy.
 
PCCO’s mission goes beyond individual grief support to address systemic challenges, promoting awareness about Black and Brown maternal health and tackling the medical trauma that women of color often face. The organization has developed educational brochures now available in Boston hospitals like Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, helping families navigate the complexities of pregnancy loss. Despite operating on a small $8,000 budget for years, PCCO steadily built relationships with hospitals and partners, but the lack of institutional funding posed challenges to its visibility. “Even though we’re a free program, that makes it harder for people to know about us,” Stephanie explains. “Which is sad because we’re here, and we just want to help.”
 
Boston Women’s Fund awarded PCCO its first institutional grant, gifting $25,000 that expanded the organization’s capacity and resources. Reflecting on the partnership with BWF, Crawford describes it as transformative: “The grassroots part of healing is so important, normalizing grief in our communities so people feel safe to come forward and get the resources they need.” She praises BWF’s trust-based approach, saying, “I’ve been so uplifted by the whole experience—working with them as equal partners, true helpers, and supporters.” With this grant, Stephanie and her team, who work on a volunteer basis, are able to continue providing free services and build toward even greater community impact.

GRANTEE IMPACT

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7 OUT OF 16

Grantee Partners are led by their Founders

Community Impact Grantee 

SPOTLIGHT

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We build programming based on what the girls need and want"

— Vanessa Ly

Co-founder
Sisters Unchained,

Sisters Unchained, co-founded by Vanessa Ly and Ayana Aubourg in 2015, was born from a personal commitment to protecting and nurturing loving relationships between girls, young women and nonbinary people and their incarcerated parents. While fighting the harms of family separation, Sisters Unchained builds community and power by focusing on radical education, healing, organizing, and the arts. "We never thought it would become an organization," Vanessa says. "We just wanted to give back, but the need was clear, and it grew."
 
The group’s pilot program in 2015 was a six-week summer intensive with three girls. They engaged in discussions on abolition, restorative justice, and self-care while creating ancestor quilts and building spiritual altars. Twenty-five girls now participate in the summer program, and the group serves 200 year-round.
 
"We build programming based on what the girls need and want," says Vanessa. The summer initiative grew into the Transformative Leadership Program, a three-season program focused on advocacy, community action, personal development, political education, and healing, Sisters Unchained also facilitates visits between children and incarcerated family members by providing transportation, helping with paperwork, and providing emotional support for children and family members after visits.
 
Early funders shied away from the group’s commitment to prison abolition, but “Boston Women’s Fund was one of the few funders who had no problem with the word or the idea,” says Vanessa. With BWF’s unrestricted funding, Sisters Unchained hired its first full-time program manager, enabling deeper impact and sustainability. "We were able to hire a single mom, and pay her what she deserves," Vanessa explained. The team remains committed to breaking cycles of burnout common in the nonprofit sector by prioritizing staff well-being.

GRANTEE IMPACT

960,682  Total people impacted

Momentum Grantee 

SPOTLIGHT

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We’re excited to grow, innovate, and build stronger, healthier communities, one connection at a time."

— Vanessa Ly

Co-founder
Sisters Unchained,

Asian Women for Health is making bold strides toward creating equitable healthcare access for Asian women and underserved communities throughout Greater Boston. Their impactful programs include training community health workers, tackling stigmatized health topics through workshops, and engaging in research partnerships with institutions like Tufts University. "We show up with open minds and active ears to truly understand what our communities need," says Executive Director, Naheed Esar. Their work ensures that health solutions are informed by the communities they serve.
 
The partnership with BWF has been a game-changer, providing essential, unrestricted funding. This support has allowed Asian Women for Health to invest in staff capacity, operations, and advocacy—areas often overlooked by traditional funders. “We love Boston Women’s Fund because it’s rare to get funding for these things, and they are absolutely crucial,” Naheed explains. The alignment between BWF and Asian Women for Health fosters a relationship rooted in shared values and trust.
 
Looking ahead, Asian Women for Health is focused on understanding Asian and underserved communities' health needs, and on expanding community health worker programs into a comprehensive resource hub for Pan-Asian communities and underserved populations. With plans to deepen connections with underrepresented groups, they are driven to break down cultural, linguistic, and structural barriers to healthcare. "The diversity within Asian communities presents both challenges and opportunities," Naheed shares. "We’re excited to grow, innovate, and build stronger, healthier communities, one connection at a time."

GRANTEE IMPACT

75%

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Multi-Year Grantee  SPOTLIGHT

Essex County Community Organization (ECCO), a multi-faith network of 59 congregations and the North Shore Labor Council, unites people across lines of difference to address the root causes of injustice through policy change. BWF’s 5-year, $50,000 grant supported ECCO in advocating, organizing, and accomplishing many of its anti-racist, social justice goals.
 
To name just a few, ECCO supported legislation that secured $5.2 billion for affordable housing across MA; created a successful affordable housing campaign model that it shared with allied organizations in Brockton, Springfield, Worcester, Fall River, and New Bedford; won an unarmed crisis response team in Lynn; and secured drivers licenses for immigrants statewide.
 
ECCO’s leader Rabbi Margie Klein values the relationship with BWF not only because of these victories, but because of the way BWF does philanthropy. “It's been a blessing to have mission-driven funders that embody the values of equality, democracy, and feminism in how they do their work. BWF provides multiple touchpoints of support, helping us learn new skills, make new connections, and mature as an organization. And they do something rare: they bring grantees together in collaborative rather than in competition, enabling us to explore how we can help each other to build a just world”
 
Nearing the end of this grant cycle, Rabbi Margie feels inspired to keep working with BWF and its partners toward a shared vision of liberation. “I was raised believing that the story of the Exodus, of people moving from oppression to freedom, was not just history or legend, but an invitation to work for liberation in every generation.”

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

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A six-month leadership reflection and development program centering the hearts and souls of women and gender-expansive leaders of color

WOMEN OF COLOR LEADERSHIP CIRCLE 

A six-month leadership reflection and development program centering the hearts and souls of women and gender-expansive leaders of color in Boston who drive grassroots movements and organizations.

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In 2020, The Boston Foundation and the Institute for Social Change launched the Anna Faith Jones & Frieda Garcia Women of Color Leadership Circle to empower women and gender-expansive leaders of color in the nonprofit sector. In 2021, the Boston Women’s Fund was asked to steward the program and further develop its mission. Over three years and three cohorts, the program has blossomed into a powerful movement, driven by the strength, vision, and resilience of its participants.

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This spring, our Deputy Director, Alexandra Auguste, partnered with Liz Najjar, Founder and Executive Director of Shadida Solutions, to engage 15 alumni—representing all three previous cohorts—in reimagining the program for both new and returning participants. Together, they facilitated a collaborative process that drew on the invaluable insights and experiences of the alumni, paving the way for exciting advancements and reaffirming our vision for the program.

 

Here are the recommendations we will be incorporating:

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Alumni Engagement: Create ongoing opportunities for alumni to remain actively engaged and connected with one another through in person convenings and dinners, including invitation to a recurring speaker series and opportunities to be involved in future programming through guest speaker or facilitation opportunities. 

 

Wellness Retreat: Introduce a dedicated wellness retreat that offers current participants and alumni time and space for restoration, self-care, and reflection, ensuring holistic support for their leadership journeys.

 

Leadership Development: Revamped leadership development programming to address the emerging needs and challenges that women and gender-expansive leaders face. This expanded curriculum places a greater emphasis on building practical skills, alongside the existing focus on personal growth, healing, and self-care. This holistic approach ensures participants are equipped with both the technical expertise and the emotional resilience needed to thrive and lead effectively.

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As we implement these exciting changes, we are thrilled to share that the program will also unveil our newest cohort, new name and brand in the new year. Stay tuned for this transformation as we take the next steps in this incredible journey!

Highlights

GROWUP LeadHership

BWF remains committed to fostering and engaging the leadership of young women and gender-expansive folks in the fight for racial, gender, economic and social justice. This year, we concluded our first year as a member of  The National Philanthropic Collaborative of Young Women’s Initiatives and launched GROWUP LeadHership — a youth-led program centering the ideas of Greater Boston’s young Black and Brown women and gender-expansive leaders — in partnership with Jamila Gales, Founder and Executive Director of Girls Reflecting Our World (GROW) and Growth Mindsets Co. 

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Over the academic year, a cohort of 12 impressive young leaders developed a set of recommendations to authentically integrate youth voices in the sectors and spaces of their choosing. They chose to focus on challenging current disciplinary policies in the Boston Public School system. They also shared their knowledge, expertise, and wisdom to provide ideas for the design of subsequent GROWUP LeadHership cohorts. We look forward to another year mobilizing youth leaders in philanthropy and civic engagement, growing their comfort in discussing equity issues and fostering a strong sense of collective responsibility and community!

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A year-long leadership program centering the experiences of young women and gender-expansive leaders in Boston

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Dr. Jennifer Mullan, founder of Decolonizing Therapy, led our first Getting Proximate event of 2024

GETTING PROXIMATE CONVERSATIONS

In virtual conversations, we work together with local and national leaders with lived experience toward a deeper understanding of the issues impacting persistently excluded communities and defining our road to liberation. Through workshops, panels, and conversations, we learn how we can become stronger allies and better support individuals impacted by systems of oppression. This year, we contemplated mental health as a vital component of building a liberated future for women, girls, and gender-expansive individuals. We partnered with renowned psychologist, author, scholar-activist, international public speaker, and facilitator, Dr. Jennifer Mullan, founder of Decolonizing Therapy, to discuss healing our legacies of generational trauma. We are honored to share a recording of the event in-full for a limited time on our YouTube channel.

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FUTURE FOCUS

We have spent our 40th anniversary year working on new and developing initiatives that will be rolled out in 2025.

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RESEARCH INITIATIVE

Working with UMass Boston’s Center for Women in Politics and Public Policy and Brandeis University’s Sillerman Center for Advanced Philanthropy, BWF is spearheading a first-of-its-kind research effort to surface the strengths, challenges, unmet needs, and collective impact of Greater Boston’s grassroots ecosystem led by and for women, girls, and gender-expansive people.

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VOLUNTEERS IN ACTION

Will mobilize professionals to facilitate workshops and provide one-on-one support to grantee partners. It’s one way of addressing capacity-building challenges faced by under-resourced grassroots organizations working for systemic change.

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THE CURRENT

Sign up to make a monthly donation to Boston Women’s Fund for as low as $5 a month and you’ll become a member of The Current — a community committed to liberation. With your ongoing support, we can continue to fund changemakers supporting their communities and driving systemic change across Greater Boston.

I am just super grateful for you all, the support and the love that you all have poured into me as a leader. And the ways in which you all create these spaces for us to be in community with other Black and Brown women leaders in the community. That's something that is so needed. It's not happening enough. But y'all are really paving the way when it comes to that, and I think, we're all forever grateful for it.”

— Ivanna Solano, Love Your Magic

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OUR TEAM

Boston Women’s Fund is powered by an incredible team of staff and board members dedicated to the journey and the destination of liberation. We are full of gratitude for each and every one of them.

BWF WELCOMES NEW BOARD MEMBERS:

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D.J. BAKER (they/them)

Program Manager, Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition

The history of the Boston Women’s Fund is a powerful history, and witnessing the leadership of Natanja, I saw a vision of the future. BWF is playing a crucial role in communities across the Boston Metro. The approach is deeply intentional, unique, and very personal with every organization and partner.”

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Stephanie Klinkenberg-Ramirez (she/her)

Senior Associate, Choate

I believe that BWF has the right approach to philanthropy because we, first, listen to communities and their grassroots leaders to understand their needs.  This is a unique model in philanthropy that places the power back in the hands of the communities with which BWF works.  It also allows philanthropists who work with BWF to obtain a true understanding of a community’s needs and ensures that their contributions will have the most impact.”

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Qwin Mbabazi (she/any)

Senior Manager of Organizational Culture and Community Partnerships, GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders

An organization led by women that strives to support and expand opportunities beyond gender identity and expansion is strongly captivating and called onto me. I am looking forward to supporting and expanding the mission and vision of BWF. To collaborate with the amazing staff, board, and donors of BWF in ensuring our services thrive and uplift the communities that need us.”

Team
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2024 DONORS

As we look back on our anniversary year and look ahead to coming challenges, we feel immense gratitude to our donors. You are the ones who trust women, who invest in community-based solutions, and who make space for grassroots leaders to flourish. You are the ones who believe in doing philanthropy differently. You are the ones who make a different world possible. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Abigail Norman
Aditi Foundation
Akosua Ampofo Siever
Alana Martinusen
Alison D. Goldberg and Jonathan Lewis
Alison Reif
Amanda Matos-Gonzalez
Amelie L. Ratliff
Amy Agigian
Amy Pett and Ellen Tibby
Amziah W Craig
Ana Sofia Hernandez
Angell Foundation
Andee D. Rubin
Ann Jenkins and Albert Bussink
Ann Karpick
Ann S. Coles
Anne Bailey Berman and Roger Lee Berman
Anne W. Ellsworth
Anthony Family Fund
Arlene Ash
Aviva and Jeremy Rothman-Shore
Barbara J. Cone
Barr Foundation
Beth Leventhal
Betty Lane
Beverly Newman and Byrna Aronson
Bobbi Peckarsky and Steve Horn
Barbara Schwartz and Brad Bennett
Brianna Boggs
Carisa Cunningham
Carline Desire
Carol A Tye
Carol Deanow
Carol Wolfe
Catherine F. White and Richard E. White
Catherine Fiore
Catherine Joseph and Shirley Royster 
Catherine M. Mooney and Brinton Lykes
Cathy and Richard Freedberg
Catriona Grant
Cepko Cardozo Charity
Charlotte Foundation
Christina Lau
Christine A Danelski
Christine E. Bishop
Christine Savage
Claire Barker
Claire Wilcox and Joan Rosazza
Clarissa Atkinson
Cliff Gayley
Colette M. Greenstein
Colleen
Combined Jewish Philanthropies
Constance Kane
Cynthia Snow and Irving Kurki 
Dallas Cruz
Dandelion Fund
Darwin's View
David and June Rokoff
David M. Garman
Dayl Cohen
Debbie Lubarr
Deborah M. Kolb
Deborah S. Hatch and G. Frederick Hatch
Debra Biba and Robert Everts
Debra Fox
Denise Pelot
Diane Sokal and D. Randolph Meiklejohn
Donna Haghighat
Elizabeth Ascoli
Elizabeth Smith and Bob Smith
Ellen C. Siever
Ellen G Brodsky and Theodore Brody Rybeck
Ellen I. Gorowitz and James Rooney
Ellen Rubin
Emily Clark Hewitt and Eleanor Acheson
Emily Hodge
Emily Miller
Emily Scott
Emmett Schaefer
Emmy Hilsinger
Estelle Disch
Evelyne Martial 
Eugenia M Vineyard and Thomas C Green
Fay and Julian Bussgang Family Fund
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
Fran Froehlich
Frances Martha Avrin and Martin Zafran
Garrett Warfield
Genevieve Martin
Gratis Foundation
Harter Family Charitable Foundation
Hayat Imam and Joseph M. Hunt
Ilene Carver

​Ilyse Levine-Kanji
Imago Dei Fund
Jackie Jenkins-Scott
Jaclyn Friedman
Jan L. Connery
Jane Bowers
Jane H. Hardy and Stephen Hardy
Jane Culbert
Jason Oquendo
Jean M. Humez and Paul A. Humez
Jean C. Yoder and Robert D. Willemin
Jean L. Herbert
Jeanne Penvenne and Norman R Bennett
Jennier Aronson 
Jennyde Dessius
Jesse Lipson
Jessica Cross
Jessica Lee
Jessie Cahill and John Cahill
Jewish Communal Fund
Jo Anne Goldman
John and Jayne Siever
Joseph Davidson
Josephine and Louise Crane Foundation
Joy Silverstein
Joyce Kauffman
Judith Bayer
Judith Ellen Smith
Judith H. Obermayer
Judith Weiss
Judy Norris
Judy Norsigian and Kyra Norsigian
Julie Crockford and Sheridan Haines
Julie Goodridge 
Julie I. Rohwein and Jonathan B. Aibel
Julie Smith-Bartoloni
Julie Taymor
June and David Rokoff
Kate Gutierrez
Katelyn Quynn
Katharine Ann Kilbourn
Katherine and Eugene Achter
Katherine Taylor
Kathleen McCullough
Kathleen Meany and Joseph Marr Gwinn, IV
Kathleen Weiler
Kathryn Judd
Katie Barnett
Kay and Stan Schlozman
Kelsey Barowich
Kendra Scott LLC.
Kenneth Kruckemeyer
Kristen Perriello
Krupp Family Foundation 
Lauren Swidler
Lee Englert
Legacy Place Properties LLC
Levi Gable
Linda B. Pesce
Linda Ridlon and Valerie Langbehn
Linda Roistacher and Steve Backman
Lindsey Cimochowski
Lizzie Pignatelli
Lou Wollrab
LuJean's Charitable Fund
Lupfer - Berseth Gift Fund
Madeline McNeely
Mains Charitable Fund
Margaret R. Dozark Revocable Trust
Maria Durant
Marie C. Owens
Marieljane Bastien
Marilyn and David Glater
Marilyn O'Connor
Marjorie Appiah
Martha C. Nencioli
Martha Sibert
Martin Richard Foundation
Mary Ann Ruggles
Mary Antes
Mary Leno
Mary Roemer and Robert E. Roemer
Mary Wood
MaryAnna Foskett and Charles Foskett
Matthew Gardiner
May Vaughn
Meany Family Fund
Melissa Tearney
Mia and Richard DeMeis
Michelle Melicosta
Michelle Peirce
Mona Roberts
Ms Foundation 
Myles Brown and Judy Garber Gift Fund
Nancy Teel

​Nancy Witherill and Susan Brace

Naomi J. Sobel and Becky A. Silverstein

Natanja Oquendo
Neal Kass
Network for Good
New Commonwealth Fund 
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
New York Women’s Foundation 
Nora Moreno Cargie
Noreen Giga
Norma Rey-Alicea
Olivia Lehman
Patricia and Lalor Burdick
Patricia Bonner-DuVal
Patricia Gozemba
Patricia W. White
Patrick Gray
Patty Hnatiuk and Neil Rohr
Paula J. Garbarino
Pearl T. Robinson
Peggy McIntosh and Kenneth McIntosh
Poor People's United Fund
Pearl T. Robinson
Peggy McIntosh and Kenneth McIntosh
Point32Health
Prema Bangera
Priscilla B. Bellairs
Rachel Jellinek
Rainbow Justice Fund
Randy P. Albelda
Raven Fund
Rebecca Sherman
Reena Singh
Rena Leib
Rita Lara
Roberta Fox
Robin Riley Fast
Rochelle Ruthchild
Ronnie Hope Sherwood
Royal Bank of Canada
Ruth Hodges and John LeClaire
Rutland Corner Foundation
Sandra L. Hackman
Sandy M. Lawrence
Sara Frank
Sara S. Glidden
Sarah Camougis
Sarah Clader
Schwab Charitable
Shafia Monroe
Sheli Wortis and Henry P. Wortis
Shelley Mains
Shelly Dein
Sherry and Forest Jeppson Zitter
Sherry S Leibowitz and Howard Friedman
Sheryl Seller
Soma Khanra
Sonia Mangino
Sophie Wang
Stacey Weinbaum
Stacia Silvia
Kay and Stan Schlozman
Stark Community Foundation
Stephanie Klinkenberg-Ramirez
Stephanie Taylor
Jane H. Hardy and Stephen Hardy
Stephen Detusch, Ellen C. Siever
Susan A Ostrander
Susan Benford
Susan Berry and Deborah Flagg
Susan Boggs 
Sylvia & Ralph Memolo
Taggart Turner Giving Trust
Tamara Bliss and John Bliss
Taylor May
The Beveridge Family Foundation
The Blackbaud Giving Fund
The Charlotte Foundation
The Woods and Gil Family Foundation
Timothy Pecci
Todd Kreps
Toni Strassler
Toni Wolfman and Bernard Wolfman
Trefler Foundation
Trudi Veldman and Robert Kamen
Trustees' Philanthropy Fund 
United Way of Massachusetts Bay
Linda Ridlon and Valerie Langbehn
Vanderheiden Family Foundation 
Vanguard Charitable
Vicky Brandt
Virginia Meany and Lawrence Gomez
Wendy Chen
Women's Funding Network
Zoe L Dale

Donors

Grassroots organizations that work in the community need financial resources and recognition that they have exceptional talent and skills that need to be nurtured. BWF looks for ways to finance and support these incredible organizations… Creating a world where womxn and girls are free to explore all possibilities of their being without fear will ultimately create a better world for everyone and everything on this planet.”

— Evelyne Martial
Senior Associate with Cambridge Hill Partners

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2024 FINANCIALS

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Your continued support and engagement build a future of liberation. Here are three ways you can act right now:

Please share this annual report with your communities, friends and allies. People who learn about our work for the first time are grateful to be included in this incredible community.


Join our 2025 Allocations Committee! Have you ever wondered what it would be like to connect with and learn from BWF’s incredible grassroots leaders? Your investment of time and energy will surface real, community-led solutions to local challenges.


Give! When you make a meaningful investment in BWF,  together, we can continue backing the women, girls, and gender diverse visionaries who are making change every day. You can set up an easy monthly gift by joining the Current, or make a one-time investment now. Either way, you’re paving the path to liberation.

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