Texas Women’s Foundation

What Texas Women’s Foundation does

Texas Women's Foundation is a Dallas-headquartered 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1985 (originally as Dallas Women's Foundation, rebranded statewide in 2018) that advances economic security and leadership opportunities for women and girls in Texas. Its operating model combines four integrated pillars: statewide research (notably the 2024 Economic Issues for Women in Texas Report co-produced with Every Texan), policy advocacy with state and local lawmakers, an annual grantmaking cycle that distributed $4.9M to 167 organizations in the most recent fiscal year, and leadership development programs including the newly launched Executive Leadership Accelerator, #BestSelf for adolescent girls, and the Young Women's Initiative for young women of color.

The Foundation raises capital through a diversified revenue stack: individual donations and Donor Advised Funds (minimum $10,000), Named Endowments (minimum $25,000), corporate partnerships with major Texas employers (AT&T, Toyota, Texas Instruments, EY, JPMorgan Chase, Amazon, Target), foundation and government grants, signature events such as the Annual Luncheon and Leadership Forum, and program tuition. Distribution channels include the annual community grants cycle, giving circles (Nineteen and H100 Latina Giving Circle), direct program delivery (ELA, #BestSelf, Young Women's Initiative), and free dissemination of research to policymakers and corporate ERGs.

The organization employs 11-50 staff, is led by President & CEO Karen Hughes White, and operates without a parent company or subsidiaries. Since inception it has deployed nearly $115M of mission impact and is currently celebrating its 40th anniversary (Ruby Anniversary) in 2025. Technology is not a core competency; data and policy influence, brand reputation, and ecosystem density are the primary assets underpinning the Foundation's role as one of the largest women's foundations globally.

Name

Texas Women’s Foundation

Legal name

Texas Women's Foundation

Website

https://txwf.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Texas Women's Foundation is a Dallas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that advances economic security and leadership for Texas women and girls through statewide research, policy advocacy, grantmaking, and leadership development programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Philanthropic Foundation Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Human Rights Organizations (813311), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Foundations (BPAGAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Social Justice & Human Rights Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAN), Gender Equality & Women’s Rights Advocacy (BPAGAFAD), Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment (BPAGABAF), Gender Lens / Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Funds (FSANAJAM)

Keywords

• Women's foundation
• Community grantmaking
• Leadership development
• Policy advocacy
• Economic research

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations and Contributions: The Foundation raises funds from individual donors through various giving vehicles including one-time donations, recurring gifts, and major donor contributions. Donors can give directly or establish Donor Advised Funds with a minimum pledge of $10,000 over time.
2. Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorships: Corporate partners support the Foundation through event sponsorships, employee engagement programs, and direct contributions. Partners include major Texas corporations such as AT&T, Toyota, Texas Instruments, EY, JPMorgan Chase, and others that sponsor events and programs.
3. Foundation and Government Grants: The Foundation receives support from other foundations and potentially government sources to fund research, advocacy, and grantmaking programs focused on women's economic security.
4. Program Tuition: The Executive Leadership Accelerator program charges $10,000 tuition covering all program elements including materials, coaching, and events for senior-level executive women.
5. Event Revenue: Revenue generated from signature events including the Annual Luncheon and Leadership Forum & Awards Celebration. Events feature corporate sponsorships, patron tables, and individual ticket sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Texas Women's Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation that advances economic security and leadership opportunities for women and girls in Texas. Its core offerings include commissioned statewide research on women's economic issues, policy advocacy at the state and local level, an annual community grants cycle distributing millions of dollars to women- and girl-serving nonprofits, and leadership development programs for girls, young women of color, and senior executive women.

Product overview

Texas Women's Foundation is a nonprofit organization (formerly Dallas Women's Foundation) that operates as a unified platform of research, advocacy, grantmaking, and leadership programs designed to advance economic security and leadership opportunities for women and girls in Texas. The organization deploys a multi-pronged approach combining its flagship Economic Issues for Women in Texas research report with advocacy initiatives, a Community Grants Cycle distributing millions annually, and signature leadership programs including the Executive Leadership Accelerator, #BestSelf for girls, and the Young Women's Initiative. The Foundation also hosts major events like the Annual Luncheon and Leadership Forum, maintains giving networks like Nineteen and H100 Latina Giving Circle, and produces content through its Strong Women. Better Texas. podcast—all working synergistically toward the Foundation's mission of economic empowerment for Texas women.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Executive Leadership Accelerator: A 9-month cohort-based leadership development program for senior-level executive women preparing for partner or C-suite roles.
• Executive Leadership Council
• #BestSelf
• Young Women's Initiative
• Nineteen
• H100 Latina Giving Circle
• Strong Women. Better Texas.

Products and services

• 2024 Economic Issues for Women in Texas Report
• Advocacy Programs
• Community Grants Cycle
• Executive Leadership Accelerator
• #BestSelf
• Young Women's Initiative
• Executive Leadership Council
• Strong Women. Better Texas. Podcast
• Nineteen
• H100 Latina Giving Circle
• Annual Luncheon

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly $115 million invested in Texas women and girls since 1985
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Every TexancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince its founding in 1985, Every Texan (formerly Center for Public Policy Priorities) has partnered with Texas Women's Foundation to produce the Economic Issues for Women in Texas Report. This fifth edition, published in 2024, provides comprehensive data about the state of women in Texas and policy recommendations designed to improve the lives of women and families across the state.
• Challenger, Gray & ChristmascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChallenger, Gray & Christmas designed and delivers the Executive Leadership Accelerator program in partnership with Texas Women's Foundation. This collaboration highlights the Foundation's commitment to accelerating women's leadership through evidence-based curriculum and executive coaching.
• Hispanic 100coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Hispanic 100 established a Donor Advised Fund in 2004 and in 2019 transferred it to Texas Women's Foundation while launching the Latina Giving Circle. This partnership enhances philanthropic outreach and inclusion of donors supporting Latina women and girls' economic empowerment.
• TargetmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerTarget served as speaker sponsor for the 40th Annual Ruby Anniversary Luncheon featuring Christine Baranski. As a major retail corporation, Target's sponsorship supports the Foundation's signature fundraising event.
• Women's Funding NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTexas Women's Foundation is an acknowledged member and advocate within the Women's Funding Network, a global network of women's foundations. The Foundation's endowment serves as a defining feature within this national network of women's funds.
• Omni Dallas HotelminorOthersVenue partner for the 40th Annual Luncheon held at the Omni Dallas Hotel (555 S. Lamar St., Dallas, 75202). The Foundation's signature events are hosted at this venue.
• AmazonmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner sponsoring the 40th Annual Luncheon. Amazon's sponsorship represents major corporate support for the Foundation's signature fundraising event.
• EYmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner (Ernst & Young LLP) sponsoring the 40th Annual Luncheon. EY's sponsorship reflects major accounting/consulting firm support for women's economic security initiatives.
• Texas InstrumentsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner and special recognition award sponsor for Foundation events. Texas Instruments demonstrates sustained commitment to supporting women's leadership and economic security in Texas.
• ToyotamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner sponsoring Foundation events. Toyota's partnership supports the Foundation's work advancing women's economic security and leadership opportunities.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Women's Foundation of Colorado: State-level women's foundation that similarly combines research, advocacy, grantmaking, and leadership programs to advance women's economic security and leadership in Colorado. Directly comparable mission, structure, and program mix to TXWF.
• New York Women's Foundation: One of the largest U.S. women's foundations with a similar model of research, grantmaking, and leadership programs targeting women and girls in New York. Larger in scale but highly comparable in mission, programs, and constituency.
• Ms. Foundation for Women: National women's foundation that funds grassroots organizations and uses a gender-lens grantmaking approach. Comparable in mission and grantmaking focus but operates nationally rather than at a state level.
• Women's Foundation of Minnesota: State-level women's foundation combining research, policy advocacy, and grantmaking to advance gender equity in Minnesota. Closely mirrors TXWF's research-plus-grantmaking-plus-leadership approach.
• Chicago Foundation for Women: Regional women's foundation focused on economic security, leadership, and freedom from violence for women and girls in the Chicago area. Directly comparable programmatic model and constituency focus.
• Washington Area Women's Foundation: Regional women's foundation investing in economic security, leadership, and mobility for women and girls in the Washington DC area. Same grantmaking-plus-research-plus-leadership structure as TXWF.
• Global Fund for Women: International women's foundation that funds gender equality organizations globally with a similar grantmaking-plus-advocacy model. Broader geographic scope but directly comparable mission and constituency.

Others

• Women's Funding Network: Global network of women's foundations that TXWF is a member of. Acts as an ecosystem and capacity-building partner for women's foundations, including TXWF, rather than a direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Ford Foundation: One of the largest U.S. foundations with a major gender equality and economic justice program. Operates at much larger scale across many issue areas but overlaps with TXWF on women's economic security grantmaking and policy advocacy.
• Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: Global philanthropic giant with major gender equality and women's economic empowerment programs. Massive scale and broader mandate, but a relevant incumbent that competes for the same corporate and HNW gender-lens capital TXWF cultivates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/texaswomensfdn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/texas-womens-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/texaswomensfdn

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments23 records

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