Amplify Her Foundation

What Amplify Her Foundation does

Amplify Her Foundation is a 501(c)(3) private grant-giving foundation established in 2019 and headquartered in New York City. It supports women and girls from underserved NYC communities to become transformative changemakers by funding community-led organizations that build their economic and social power through leadership programs, educational opportunities, career training and development, internships, and mentorship. The foundation does not accept donations; instead, it allocates capital through annual competitive grant cycles, with funding capped at a maximum of five consecutive years per organization followed by a one-year pause before reapplication, designed to cultivate a diverse ecosystem of gender-equity groups.

The foundation operates an interconnected portfolio of programs. Core grantmaking is complemented by the Amplify Her Incubator, a 6-month program launched in November 2025 that provides mentorship, workshops, focus groups (in partnership with Robin Hood Foundation's Design Insight Group), and microgrants of up to $10K through a pitch competition, with 12 women-led initiatives selected for the inaugural cohort. Thought-leadership assets include the 'If She Can Make It Here' research report (a citywide survey of 1,000 women developed with IDEO.org and The New York Women's Foundation), the Women's Leadership Series, the GlassBreaker Award (inaugurally given to Tarana Burke, Founder of the Me Too Movement), and STEM/college-access initiatives such as the 'Girls, Grit and the Future of STEM' event and College Exploration trips to USMA West Point. Policy and advocacy activity is channeled through a 10-point Unified Policy Platform and annual Advocacy Days.

Commercially, the entity functions as an endowed, non-donor-supported grantmaker rather than a revenue-generating business. Grant decisions are vetted by the Amplify Her Leadership Network, a body of professional women who identify needs, recommend organizations, and review grant applications and also mentor Incubator fellows. Amplify Her Foundation is related to but legally separate from Amplify Her Inc. (a 501(c)(4) advocacy organization) and Amplify Her PAC (an independent expenditure committee), forming a coordinated ecosystem across charitable, advocacy, and political vehicles. The foundation's geographic operating scope is explicitly limited to New York City.

Name

Amplify Her Foundation

Legal name

Amplify Her Charitable Foundation

Website

https://amplifyherfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Amplify Her Foundation is a 501(c)(3) private grant-giving foundation established in 2019 in New York City that supports women and girls from underserved NYC communities through grantmaking, the Amplify Her Incubator, research, leadership programming, and policy advocacy.

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Product category

Nonprofit Foundation / Philanthropic Grantmaking

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gender Lens / Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Funds (FSANAJAM), STEM, Digital Literacy & Maker Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAG)

Keywords

• Gender equity grantmaking
• Women's leadership programs
• Nonprofit foundation funding
• Community organization grants
• Women and girls empowerment

Headquarters

HQ city

New York City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Grants and program funding, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Private Foundation Grantmaking: Amplify Her Foundation is a private grant-giving foundation (501(c)(3)) that does not accept donations. They fund community-led organizations in New York City through competitive annual grant cycles, limiting funding to a maximum of five consecutive years per organization, followed by a one-year pause before reapplication eligibility.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Amplify Her Foundation is a 501(c)(3) private grant-giving foundation that supports women and girls from underserved communities in New York City. It achieves its mission by establishing funding partnerships with community-led organizations through annual competitive grant cycles, while also conducting original research, strategic communications, dedicated programs (including the 6-month Amplify Her Incubator), and advocacy efforts to advance gender equity.

Product overview

Amplify Her Foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) private grant-giving foundation supporting women and girls from underserved communities in New York City to become transformative changemakers. The organization offers a portfolio of interconnected programs including the Amplify Her Incubator (a 6-month mentorship and funding program), the Women's Leadership Series (leadership development and career exploration), grantmaking to community organizations, the GlassBreaker Award, research initiatives including the 'If She Can Make It Here' report, and advocacy through a Unified Policy Platform. Related organizations include Amplify Her Inc. (501(c)(4) advocacy) and Amplify Her PAC (political action committee).

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Functional benefit

Brands

• Amplify Her Leadership Network: A dynamic group of professional women who identify needs for women in their sector, recommend organizations for grants, and review grant applications.
• Amplify Her Incubator
• GlassBreaker Award
• If She Can Make It Here: Women's Leadership Series

Products and services

• Amplify Her Incubator A 6-month program equipping emerging women social impact leaders with tools, mentorship, focus groups, and microgrant funding (up to $10K) to bring initiatives improving the lives of women and girls across New York City. Open to women aged 18+ residing in NYC.
• Grantmaking Program Annual competitive grant cycle providing funding partnerships to community-led organizations in New York City that build the economic and social power of women and girls through leadership programs, educational opportunities, career training, internships, and mentorship. Funding is capped at a maximum of five consecutive years per organization followed by a one-year pause.
• Women's Leadership Series (If She Can Make It Here) An in-person platform for leadership development and career exploration, connection, and growth for women, serving grantee partner organizations and the women and girls they serve.
• If She Can Make It Here Research Report Comprehensive research report on women's leadership in New York City, developed through a citywide survey of 1,000 women and a partnership with IDEO.org, identifying barriers and effective interventions for women from underserved communities.
• Leadership Network A membership group of professional women who identify needs for women in their sectors, recommend successful organizations for grants, and review grant applications. Members also serve as mentors for Incubator Fellows.
• Unified Policy Platform A 10-point policy roadmap for systemic change covering Girls' Education and Career Readiness, Women's Economic Mobility, Workplace Equality, and Support for Working Caregivers.
• Podcast (If She Can Make It Here) A podcast series featuring conversations on women's leadership, including guests such as Reshma Saujani discussing the importance of the Amplify Her Incubator.
• GlassBreaker Award An annual award recognizing pioneering women leaders for their contributions to social change and women's leadership. Inaugural award presented to Tarana Burke, Founder of the Me Too Movement.

Quantifiable outcome

• 65% of women surveyed indicated mentorship and leadership development programs as most useful to their leadership development
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered secondary and core.

• Ignite (National Organization)secondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 March 2025Partner for Advocacy Day 2025 held at Civic Hall, focused on gender equity policy advocacy.
• PowHer NYsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 March 2025Partner for Advocacy Day 2025 held at Civic Hall, focused on gender equity policy advocacy.
• Women's City Club of NYsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 March 2025Partner for Advocacy Day 2025 held at Civic Hall, focused on gender equity policy advocacy.
• IDEO.orgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIDEO.org partnered with Amplify Her Foundation on the 'If She Can Make It Here' research project, using human-centered design tools to center the voices and experiences of women and girls in the research process. Shauna Carey, CEO of IDEO.org, provided a testimonial praising the partnership.
• The New York Women's FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered on the 'If She Can Make It Here' research project. Ana Oliveira, President and CEO, participated in the Launch Celebration panel. The Foundation is described as the largest women's fund in the country.
• Robin Hood Foundation (Design Insight Group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Robin Hood Foundation's Design Insight Group (DIG) allows Incubator participants to co-create and test solutions directly with New Yorkers whose lived experiences reflect the challenges their initiatives aim to address.
• NYC FIRSTsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for the 'Girls, Grit and the Future of STEM' event, featuring the all-girl robotics team Mechatronics 13368 from The Young Women's Leadership School of Astoria.
• Cornell TechsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for the 'Girls, Grit and the Future of STEM' event focused on robotics education and girls in tech.
• Student Leadership NetworksecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for the 'Girls, Grit and the Future of STEM' event and other programs.
• Women.NYCsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for the 'Girls, Grit and the Future of STEM' event and other initiatives supporting women entrepreneurs.
• Bella Abzug Leadership InstitutesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for the college exploration visit at USMA West Point for youth-serving grantee partner organizations.
• Seeds of FortunesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for the college exploration visit at USMA West Point for youth-serving grantee partner organizations.
• South Asian Youth ActionsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for the college exploration visit at USMA West Point for youth-serving grantee partner organizations.
• Women's Philanthropy InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Give to Women and Girls Day 2024, measuring giving to women and girls through its Women & Girls Index which shows less than 2% of philanthropic support goes to women and girl-serving organizations.
• Amplify Her Leadership NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA dynamic group of professional women who identify needs for women in their sector, recommend organizations that have demonstrated success, and review grant applications. Members serve as mentors for Incubator Fellows.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ms. Foundation for Women: National grantmaking foundation supporting women's movements across the U.S. through capacity-building, organizing, and advocacy. Closely comparable model of combining grantmaking with research, advocacy, and movement-building for women and girls.
• Robin Hood Foundation: Major NYC anti-poverty foundation whose Design Insight Group is a named core partner of Amplify Her. Comparable as a large NYC-focused private foundation using research, program design, and grantmaking to address poverty — including for women and girls.
• NoVo Foundation: Private foundation investing in initiatives for girls and women, including gender equity, with both grantmaking and advocacy components. Comparable as a private family foundation with gender lens grantmaking at scale.
• Women's Funding Network: Network of 100+ gender-focused foundations globally, including The New York Women's Foundation. Comparable in connecting women's funds, sharing grantmaking practice, and advocating for increased philanthropic capital to women and girls.
• The New York Women's Foundation: Named in Amplify Her data as a research partner on the 'If She Can Make It Here' report and described as the largest women's fund in the country. Operates as a NYC-focused women's grantmaking foundation with overlapping mission, geography, and grantee ecosystem.

Others

• Women's Philanthropy Institute: Research arm producing the Women & Girls Index cited by Amplify Her. Functions as an enabling infrastructure partner for the field of women's philanthropy rather than a direct grantmaker, but provides the data backbone Amplify Her uses to frame underinvestment.
• IDEO.org: Named core research partner of Amplify Her on the 'If She Can Make It Here' study. Not a foundation itself, but a direct collaborator providing human-centered design research capacity that Amplify Her relies on.

Emerging players

• Equality Now: International human rights organization advocating for the rights of women and girls through law, policy, and grassroots partnerships. Partial overlap with Amplify Her on gender equity advocacy and the 10-point Unified Policy Platform approach.

Broad incumbents

• Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (Gender Equality programs): Large global foundation with a major gender equality program. Not a direct NYC competitor, but operates in the same thematic space of grantmaking and advocacy for women and girls and is a potential co-funder or model reference.
• National Women's Law Center: Established U.S. policy and advocacy organization for women and girls, with activities in research, litigation, and policy campaigns. Comparable on the advocacy and research dimensions of Amplify Her, though not a grantmaker.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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