$35M
WFGM has awarded over $35 million to local non-profits since 1996.
Who We Are
For 29 years, the Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis (WFGM) has played a major role as a backbone organization aligning people, resources, and coordinating community-based services through the Two-Generation approach to reduce poverty. The mission of the WFGM is to encourage philanthropy, foster leadership among women and support programs that enable women and children to reach their full potential.
WFGM
VALUES
Stewardship. We practice stewardship of financial and human resources.
Leadership. We value the leadership and contributions of women in our community.
Diversity. We value racial, ethnic, economic, religious, educational, social status and gender diversity in our community.
Self-Sufficiency. We seek to understand the complexity and depth of the many barriers preventing many women from reaching and/or maintaining economic self-sufficiency.
Independence. We value the independence, self-reliance and interdependence of all women as they strive to reach and/or maintain economic self-sufficiency.
Our Impact
182
Our grantmaking has impacted 594 programs involving more than 182 local non-profits, including investments in advocacy and research.
8,000
Together with our grantee and community partners, WFGM serves more than 8,000 individuals and families annually.
Recent News
Insights from Tomorrow’s City Today Virtual Webinar
On October 21st, we participated in the Tomorrow’s City Today virtual webinar hosted by the University of Memphis’ Department of Public and Nonprofit Administration.
Join Our Team as the Director of Finance and Operations!
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for finance, operations, and making a difference in the community? The Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis (WFGM) is seeking an experienced and driven Director of Finance and Operations to join ...
Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis Announces $1.8 Million in Grants for 2024-2025
Largest year-to-date community investment in the organization’s history
The Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis (WFGM) has unveiled its 2024-2025 Grant Cycle, awarding a record $1.8 million to 38 Memphis-based ...