Our Work

When we invest in women and girls: we unlock their potential as strong, talented and contributing individuals; we build stronger families; we create lasting community change. And, as donors, we are all empowered by the deep satisfaction and knowledge that each of us can make a difference.

The Women’s Fund of Essex County

The Women’s Fund of Essex County is a charitable organization dedicated to improving the welfare of women and girls in Essex County and inspiring philanthropy. We have two strategic priorities for our efforts: Social Change Grantmaking and Philanthropy Education. In addition, we may participate in projects each year that enable us to extend our community support beyond our grant award guidelines or respond to an urgent need.

Social Change Grantmaking

Our primary focus is to raise funds and award grants to selected nonprofit programs in Essex County that serve women and girls through the following fields of funding... Read more about Social Change Grantmaking

Community Projects

In addition, we may participate in projects each year that enable us to extend our community support beyond our grant award guidelines or respond to an urgent need. Read more about Community Projects