Tara For Women

What Tara For Women does

Tara For Women (legal name: Fundación Tara Mujeres Emprendedoras) is a Spanish nonprofit foundation founded on July 5, 2021, by Bill Saad in memory of his daughter Tara. The foundation is headquartered in Madrid and operates with a lean team of approximately 10 employees, supported by an international volunteer mentor network. Its mission is to empower women entrepreneurs through a 360-degree support ecosystem combining financial grants, strategic mentoring, specialized training, visibility, and networking. The foundation runs an annual open-call model via Google Forms (available in English and Spanish), with applications processed through eligibility review, expert committee evaluation, and jury presentations, culminating in a 6-month support program for selected winners.

The core product portfolio includes Tara's Circle (flagship entrepreneurship program offering up to €30,000 per project with €100,000 total grants for 2026), Rural Entrepreneurship Program, Tara for Art, Women in Technology, and Social Entrepreneurship — each targeting a distinct vertical (sustainability, health, social innovation, technology & science, design & culture). Underlying technology is modest: a Squarespace website, Google Forms for applications, HubSpot for email/CRM, and Microsoft Teams/Zoom for collaboration. The foundation's revenue model is donation-driven, accepting individual and corporate contributions through Square, Stripe, PayPal, and Bizum, supplemented by €20 workshop fees. Donations from Spanish taxpayers are eligible for up to 80% tax deduction. As of 2025, the foundation reports 444+ projects evaluated, 39 winners selected, €246,429 in grants distributed, 544+ mentoring hours, and 764 women supported in education. Key strategic partners include UNITAR (United Nations), Acumen, Art Madrid, Universidad Pontificia Comillas, and corporate sponsors Cartier and Omega. The foundation is accredited by Fundación Lealtad with the 'Give with Confidence' Seal.

Name

Tara For Women

Legal name

Fundación Tara Mujeres Emprendedoras

Website

https://taraforwomen.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tara For Women is a Madrid-based nonprofit foundation founded in 2021 that empowers women entrepreneurs globally through financial grants, mentoring, training, and visibility programs across five thematic verticals. Since founding, it has evaluated 444+ projects, awarded €246,429 to 39 women founders, and partnered with UNITAR to extend its reach internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Foundation / Women Entrepreneurship Programs

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Foundations (BPAGAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC), Social Justice & Human Rights Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAN)

Keywords

• Women entrepreneurship programs
• Nonprofit foundation services
• Startup grant programs
• Women mentoring programs
• Entrepreneurship funding

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individuals supporting the foundation's mission to empower women entrepreneurs. Donations are processed through Square (primary on website), Stripe, and PayPal. Recurring donations can be made monthly via debit/credit card.
2. Corporate and Institutional Donations: Sponsorships and corporate donations from companies and institutions aligned with the foundation's social impact goals. Partners can support projects within defined thematic areas, join as mentors/strategic partners/jury members, or create thematic awards.
3. Workshop Fees: The foundation organizes educational workshops (Tara Workshops) at €20 per session. Financial contributions from workshops are partially donated to the foundation and to the entrepreneur teaching the workshop.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tara For Women is a nonprofit foundation that runs annual open-call programs for early-stage women-led entrepreneurial projects, awarding financial grants (up to €30,000 per project) plus a structured 6-month support package comprising strategic mentoring from an international expert network, expert-led masterclasses in business, technology, sustainability and leadership, media visibility, and introductions to investors and strategic partners. Programs span multiple thematic areas — Tara's Circle (flagship), Tara for Art, Rural Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, and Women in Technology — and the foundation supplements grants with an ongoing community (Tara Movement) and educational scholarships for women.

Product overview

Tara For Women is an NGO that operates a portfolio of programs designed to empower women entrepreneurs through financing, mentoring, and visibility. The core offering is Tara's Circle, an open-call program where selected women-led projects receive financial grants (up to €30,000), strategic mentoring, specialized training, and media exposure. The organization runs multiple specialized programs including Rural Entrepreneurship (supporting rural women), Tara for Art (addressing gender inequality in the arts), and Social Entrepreneurship (SDG-aligned projects). Educational services include Masterclasses led by experts in business, technology, sustainability, and other domains. A Mentoring Program connects entrepreneurs with international experts for personalized guidance. The Tara Movement provides a community platform with three tiers: Tara Women (program participants), Tara Icons (role models), and Tara Voices (story-sharing). The Donation Processing Platform enables supporters to contribute via Square, Stripe, PayPal, or BIZUM, directing funds to general operations or specific programs. Applications are submitted through a digital platform using Google Forms. The organization does not offer a traditional SaaS product but rather programs and services for women entrepreneurs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tara's Circle Flagship annual open-call entrepreneurship program awarding financial grants (up to €30,000 per project), 6 months of strategic mentoring, specialised training, media visibility, and access to an international network of investors and partners for women-led projects with social impact.
• Open Call Application Platform Digital application system accepting project submissions from women entrepreneurs worldwide, with applications in English and Spanish processed through Google Forms for evaluation by expert committees and juries.
• Rural Entrepreneurship Program Specialised program providing tailored financing, mentoring, and visibility to women entrepreneurs based in rural or underserved geographic areas who face additional barriers to accessing capital and support networks.
• Tara for Art Program promoting visibility and support for women artists and art entrepreneurs, addressing gender inequality in the international art world through dedicated grants, visibility, and partnership events.
• Tara's Circle Social Entrepreneurship Program supporting women-led projects with social, environmental, and/or economic impact, aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
• Masterclasses Expert-led training sessions covering business strategy, sustainability, technology, finance, wellness, art, and health topics, delivered in virtual and/or in-person formats for program participants and the wider community.
• Mentoring Program Personalised mentoring service connecting women entrepreneurs with an international network of expert mentors providing guidance on business model development, growth strategy, and leadership through workshops and coaching.
• Tara Movement Community (#IAmATaraWoman) International community platform with three categories — Tara Women (program participants), Tara Icons (role models), and Tara Voices (story-sharing) — connecting women entrepreneurs across industries and countries as ongoing ambassadors for the foundation.
• Donation Processing Platform Online donation system accepting one-time and recurring contributions via Square, Stripe, PayPal, and Bizum (code: 04602) for Spanish donors, with up to 80% tax-deductible status for Spanish taxpayers; donations may be directed to general foundation operations or specific programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 444+ projects evaluated, 39 women selected as winners, €246,429 distributed, 544+ mentoring hours, 764 women supported in education

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UNITAR (United Nations Institute for Training and Research)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 June 2022Framework cooperation agreement to develop and implement various programs supporting women entrepreneurs. Both institutions cooperate to launch initiatives for training, socio-economic integration through entrepreneurship, and international experience exchange. UNITAR is a UN training institution focusing on developing countries, particularly Least Developed Countries, Small Island Developing States, and vulnerable communities.
• VoluntareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate volunteering partnership where Tara for Women promotes corporate volunteering programs to support rural women entrepreneurs. Voluntare is a corporate volunteering organization.
• Oceana Digital / Whale & JaguarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDigital marketing collaboration providing AI-powered marketing support and business development resources for women entrepreneurs in the Tara community. The company provides AI tools for marketing, customer analysis, and market predictions.
• LeoBlocksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to transform creative and tech education for girls and young women. LeoBlocks provides educational technology solutions supporting the foundation's education and empowerment mission.
• CartierminorOthersLuxury brand appearing as partner/sponsor supporting foundation initiatives. Nature of partnership appears to involve brand association with impact and sustainability initiatives.
• OmegaminorOthersLuxury watch brand appearing as partner/sponsor supporting foundation initiatives. Nature of partnership appears to involve brand association with foundation programs.
• Rotary InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Rotary Club Marbella who recognized Tara for Women as Foundation of the Year in 2023. Collaboration on awards and recognition for women entrepreneurs.
• Art MadridminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration agreement with Art Madrid gallery to support women artists and cultural entrepreneurs. Joint initiatives include the Tara for Art program and art-related events.
• Universidad Pontificia Comillas (Cátedra de Impacto)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership with the Impact Chair of Universidad Pontificia Comillas providing educational programs, scholarships (including AI master's scholarships), and research collaboration.
• UDIT (Escuela Superior de Diseño)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partnership offering scholarships in technology and design fields for women entrepreneurs. Includes master's scholarships in AI and design programs.
• AcumenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerImpact investment organization appearing as partner. Collaboration supports the foundation's approach to funding and supporting social entrepreneurs.
• RENACE (Eating Disorders Clinic)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerWinner of first Tara Awards, now serves as mentor and partner supporting other entrepreneurs. Represents the alumni-to-mentor pathway the foundation promotes.
• AEF (Asociación Española de Fundaciones)minorOthersMember of the Spanish Foundation Association, providing network access and institutional credibility within the Spanish non-profit sector.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights12 records

Direct peers

• Cherie Blair Foundation for Women: International foundation supporting women entrepreneurs in low and middle-income countries through training, mentoring, and access to capital and networks. Highly comparable in mission, target beneficiary, and the financing-plus-capacity-building model.
• Vital Voices Global Partnership: Nonprofit that identifies and invests in women leaders and entrepreneurs through awards, mentorship, and partnership networks. Closely aligned with Tara's emphasis on visibility, mentoring, and international community-building for women founders.
• WEConnect International: Global network certifying women-owned businesses and connecting them to corporate and institutional buyers. Comparable in building an international ecosystem that links women entrepreneurs to capital and visibility opportunities.
• Springboard Enterprises: Venture catalyst supporting women entrepreneurs seeking capital through curated accelerator programs, investor networks, and advisory. Comparable on the technology/startup focus and structured mentoring for women-led growth-stage companies.
• Cartier Women's Initiative: Annual awards program providing financial grants, mentoring, and networking to early-stage women entrepreneurs worldwide. Directly comparable to Tara's Circle in offering themed competitions, jury selection, and post-award support for impact-driven women founders.
• Global Fund for Women: Grantmaking foundation funding grassroots and emerging women's rights and economic empowerment organizations globally. Directly comparable as a gender-focused grantmaking entity distributing catalytic capital to women-led initiatives.

Broad incumbents

• Acumen: Impact investor and nonprofit that backs early-stage social enterprises addressing poverty in low-income markets. Comparable approach to patient capital and capacity-building for impact-driven founders, and listed as a Tara partner.
• Women's World Banking: Global nonprofit focused on women's financial inclusion through partnerships with financial institutions. Adjacent to Tara's mission of economic empowerment for women but operates at a more institutional, industry-engagement scale.
• Ashoka (Spain): Global network supporting social entrepreneurs with fellowship, training, and partnerships. Comparable in identifying and supporting impact-driven entrepreneurs through structured selection, mentorship, and convening, though operating at broader scale.

Regional players

• Fundación Mujeres por África: Spanish foundation promoting African women's development through education, training, and entrepreneurship programs. Comparable in being a Spain-based foundation targeting women empowerment and entrepreneurship in Africa, with overlapping outreach geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@taraforwomen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/taraforwomenorg
• Instagraminstagram.com/taraforwomenorg
• Facebookfacebook.com/taraforwomenorg

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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