Women in Philanthropy Awards

Nominations for the Women in Philanthropy Awards are now open and can be completed ENTIRELY online! Do you know someone deserving of these awards? Nominate them today!
Each year, the Fund for Women & Girls honors local philanthropists through two awards: the Rising Philanthropists Award and the Karen F. Snider Women in Philanthropy Award.
These awards celebrate individuals who are making an impact on our community supporting women and girls.

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What’s new with TFEC

TFEC Announces Over $470,000 in Grant Awards to Area Nonprofits

TFEC Announces Over $470,000 in Grant Awards to Area Nonprofits
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Check out our Scholarships!

Our scholarship department got an upgrade! Redesigned to help you find the exact information you need, check out the updated page below!

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Open Grant Opportunities!

TFEC is now accepting applications for the following grant opportunities

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Zachary Moore Music Memorial Fund

"TFEC is family to us. It means a lot to have the fund at a place where people cared about Zachary when he was alive, and care about this memorial fund that we’ve established in his honor."

Pillars with Purpose

"TFEC has a can-do attitude. They're invested not just in getting the job done, but also emotionally invested—which makes for a great partner."

Owen's Fund

"I think it's really important that we have a structure and an entity like TFEC to help the community thrive."