Women in America are changing the face of philanthropy. With more money, increased control and influence over how it is spent, more women than ever are making philanthropic investments to help address and solve the problems of our time.

Meet local and dedicated women who make a difference through the power of collective giving

Since their founding in 2003, the members of Women in Philanthropy have built an endowment of more than $1.3 million. Since 2006, over $920,000 in grants has been awarded to nonprofit organizations throughout Beaufort County.

The Women in Philanthropy Fund is an endowed giving circle fund that continues to grow in perpetuity. The fund is invested prudently and provides grants to help strengthen families and individuals in the areas of arts and culture, community development, education, the environment, and health and human services.

2024 Grant Application Process is Now Closed

Women in Philanthropy (WIP) will award grants in the range of $25,000 to Beaufort County nonprofit organizations that address the WIP 2024 theme: Promoting Mental Health. Grant requests are currently being reviewed.

WIP Organizational Documents

WIP Operating Guidelines

Officer and Standing Committee Responsibilities

Grant Cycle Document

Frequently Asked Questions

Elements of Women in Philanthropy

Grantmaking

The grantmaking focus of Women in Philanthropy is strengthening families and individuals - typically in the areas of arts and culture, community development, education, the environment, health, and human services. With this in mind, the advisory committee will establish the criteria for each cycle of funding for grant-seeking nonprofit organizations.

We are pleased to announce that the theme selected for 2024 grants is “Promoting Mental Health.”

This builds on our 2023 grants theme “Strengthening Mental Health Services for Children and Young Adults Through Age 21.” Because mental health continues to be a major societal issue, not only for youth but all ages, the WIP Grants Committee believes this subject is worthy of continued and expanded focus and support. With this broader scope, WIP can support a wider range of mental health needs as identified by the Beaufort County organizations with the most expertise in the area.

The Grants Committee will be informing appropriate Beaufort County nonprofits of our 2024 Grants theme and sending requests for applications (due in mid-January).

You can find a complete history of WIP grantmaking here.

Membership

If you are interested in becoming a member of Women in Philanthropy, please take a moment to read our membership brochure. You may use the form in the brochure to send in your membership contribution.

The form may be mailed to us at Community Foundation of the Lowcountry - WIP, P.O. Box 23019
Hilton Head Island, SC 29925. Or, it can be scanned and emailed to Lisa Hodge at lhodge@cf-lowcountry.org.

Newsletters

Annual Contribution

For ease and convenience, you may make your gift/charitable contribution online via credit card. To donate to Women in Philanthropy, click here.

If you prefer to mail a check, you may send it to:

Community Foundation of the Lowcountry - WIP, P.O. Box 23019
Hilton Head Island, SC 29925

*Please include "WIP Membership" in the memo line of your check.

If you'd like to make a gift of stock or IRA, call 843-681-9100.

WIP Events

WIP offers multiple events throughout the year for members and their guests, including spring and fall luncheons.

Guests are welcome at many of these gatherings. If you're interested in getting to know WIP through an event, view a recent newsletter or contact Lisa Hodge at lhodge@cf-lowcountry.org to find out what's coming up.

"I have always been a champion of women - their power and gifts - too often underestimated in our culture. I am attracted to the idea of women joining their voices, talents, creativity and strength and collectively pooling resources to create a better community and world. I would love to join this fine organization!"

- Women in Philanthropy Member

Advisory Board Members

Lesley Gilbert
Chair

Dedria Cruden
Vice-Chair/Membership Records Chair

Pamela Stone
Grants Chair

Kaye Black
Membership Cultivation Chair

Mary-Stuart Alderman
Governance Chair

Carole Galli
Education Chair

Gigi Maxfield
Communications Chair


Rosalie VanDam
Events Chair

Join Us!

For more details on membership and how you can get involved, contact Lisa Hodge at 843.681.9100.

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