For more than two decades, 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. WFGM is an organization of women helping women break the cycle of poverty through philanthropy, leadership and collaboration.

Philanthropy
Since its inception, WFGM has awarded $37 million to more than 632 programs involving more than 185 local non-profits, including investments in advocacy and research.

Leadership
WFGM is led by a 35-member Board of Directors and an 11-member Board of Trustees representing a cross-section of philanthropists, business leaders, marketing professionals, entrepreneurs, and industry experts.

Collaboration
WFGM has worked with hundreds of organizations locally and nationally to improve the lives of women and girls in the city and across the country. Through public-private partnerships and collaborations, WFGM’s widespread impact has had permanent, rippling effects.

Mission
The mission of the Women's Foundation for a Greater Memphis is to encourage philanthropy and foster leadership among women and support programs that enable women and children to reach their full potential.

Vision
The Women's Foundation for a Greater Memphis is an agent for change committed to a community of well-being and prosperity, where women live in sufficiency, strength, and safety, sharing their leadership and empowering their children.