To date, studies of women’s funds and foundations have been qualitative in nature,
and have studied the organizations more than their donors. This study examines,
in a comprehensive and quantitative manner, the impact of women’s fund and
foundation donors on women’s and girls’ causes. Previous research has shed light on
women’s funds and foundations, on giving to women and girls, and on the impact of
high-net-worth donors. This report addresses the intersection of these three factors
to ask: What unique role do high-net-worth donors to women’s funds and foundations
play in catalyzing support for women’s and girls’ causes?