Women

• Society: People: Women: Philanthropy  (5)

Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice - US-based funder of social change and community-building work around the world, as well as individual artists and writers. Describes granting priorities and process, with list of grantees.

Global Fund for Women - International group focusing on human rights. Committed to giving flexible, timely support to women's groups working on emerging, controversial or difficult issues.

Mama Cash - Netherlands-based funders of new projects and organizations. Describes grant interest areas and application requirements.

The Sister Fund - US-based private foundation supporting women of faith and their organizations. Lists current grantees and provides application guidelines.

Three Guineas Fund - Creates social change by investing in economic opportunity for women and girls, through institutional change and connections between the for-profit and non-profit sectors. Lists grantees, with research reports on effective approaches.