Women's Foundation of Florida

What Women's Foundation of Florida does

The Women's Foundation of Florida (WFFL) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2007 in West Palm Beach, originally as the Women's Foundation of Palm Beach County. In March 2017, it expanded its charter to serve women statewide. WFFL runs a portfolio of leadership and civic-engagement programs for women and girls across Florida, organized around four pillars: women in political leadership (Women on the Run campaign training, Women on the Bench judicial programming, and the Network of Elected Women), professional development (a 2026 workshop series and a cross-state Virtual Book Club with the Virginia Women's Foundation), the Girls Leadership Institute (STEAM Academy field trips and Advocacy to Action workshops delivered through school and youth-organization partnerships), and advocacy/grantmaking (Coalition Against Period Poverty, FL Healthy Youth Alliance, and a Giving Circle issuing $2,500 micro-grants in Palm Beach, Martin, and Broward counties).

WFFL's core technology stack is minimal: a content-managed website (womensfoundationfl.org), EveryAction-hosted donation and event-registration forms, Zoom for virtual cohort sessions, and standard social-media channels. There is no proprietary software, platform, or AI component. The organization instead relies on volunteer committees, mentorship networks, and school/community partnerships as its operational backbone, with a 1–10 person staff coordinating activity across Florida.

WFFL's revenue model is diversified across five recurring and transactional streams: individual tax-deductible donations, corporate sponsorships (annual minimum $15,000), tiered memberships ($50/month Monarch and $1,000/year Kaleidoscope Leadership Circle), Giving Circle contributions ($250 plus $25 admin fee), and program fees ($250 per Women on the Run participant, with scholarships available). A Legacy Circle tier ($2,500/year by invitation) and signature fundraising events (Raise the Bar, Dare to Raise the Bar, Women of Power) layer additional revenue and donor-recognition mechanisms on top. Research and policy work is published via the Florida Women's Funding Alliance, an affinity group of Florida Philanthropic Network co-founded with the Jewish Women's Foundation of the Greater Palm Beaches, Women's Giving Alliance of NEFL, and the Community Foundation of NEFL, with research produced through the Institute for Women's Policy Research and Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center.

Name

Women's Foundation of Florida

Legal name

Women's Foundation of Florida

Website

https://womensfoundationfl.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Women's Foundation of Florida is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2007 (statewide since 2017) that delivers campaign training, leadership programs, advocacy coalitions, and micro-grants to women and girls across Florida, headquartered in West Palm Beach with 1–10 staff.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Women's Leadership Development and Civic Engagement

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Foundations (BPAGAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB), Education Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAK)

Keywords

• Women's leadership training
• Girls' education programs
• Civic engagement advocacy
• Community philanthropy
• Political campaign training

Headquarters

HQ city

West Palm Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting the foundation's mission to empower women and girls through leadership programs, advocacy, and grants.
2. Corporate Sponsorship: Annual sponsorship starting at $15,000, providing logo recognition, event seats, speaking opportunities, and website visibility. Event-specific sponsorships also available for Raise the Bar, Dare to Raise the Bar, and other signature events.
3. Membership Fees: Two-tier membership structure: Monarch Monthly Donor ($50/month) and Kaleidoscope Leadership Circle ($1,000 annually). Members receive early access to programs, event pricing, and recognition benefits.
4. Giving Circle Contributions: Giving Circle members contribute minimum $250 plus $25 administrative fee, pooled for micro-grants to local projects empowering women and girls in Palm Beach, Martin, and Broward counties.
5. Program Fees: Women on the Run program costs $250 per participant with scholarships available. Professional Development series workshops available at various price points.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Women's Foundation of Florida is a nonprofit foundation that advances women's and girls' leadership through a portfolio of training, mentorship, and advocacy programs across Florida. Its core offerings include the Women on the Run nonpartisan campaign training program, Girls Leadership Institute with STEAM focus, Network of Elected Women support network, and collective grantmaking through the Giving Circle. Programs are funded by individual donations, corporate sponsorships, membership dues, and event-based fundraising.

Product overview

Women's Foundation of Florida is a nonprofit organization (not a technology platform) offering a portfolio of leadership development programs. The core offerings include: Women on the Run (nonpartisan campaign training and mentorship), Women on the Bench (judicial leadership support), Network of Elected Women (support for women in office), Girls Leadership Institute (Advocacy to Action and Girls STEAM Academy for youth), Professional Development Series (adult leadership workshops), Giving Circle (micro-grantmaking), Raise the Bar and Dare to Raise the Bar (annual fundraising events), Women of Power (graduation celebration), Coalition Against Period Poverty and FL Healthy Youth Alliance (advocacy coalitions), Virtual Book Club, WFFL Membership (Monarch and Kaleidoscope tiers), and Internships. The organization also publishes research through the Florida Women's Funding Alliance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Women on the Run (WOR): Nonpartisan training and mentorship program for women interested in running for office, working on campaigns, or serving in leadership roles
• Coalition Against Period Poverty (CAPP)
• Florida Women's Funding Alliance (FWFA)
• Network of Elected Women (NEW)
• Girls Leadership Institute (GLI)
• Giving Circle

Products and services

• Women on the Run (WOR) Florida's only nonpartisan campaign training and mentorship program for women interested in public leadership. Provides comprehensive training covering campaign strategy, fundraising, messaging, public speaking, and community engagement, along with expert guidance from elected officials and campaign professionals. Delivered as a six-month program costing $250 per participant with scholarships available.
• Women on the Bench Events and programming where local judges share their experiences and paths to the bench, helping women understand the steps needed to be appointed or elected to judicial positions.
• Network of Elected Women (NEW) A statewide network providing peer-to-peer connection, skill-building opportunities, behind-the-scenes learning, and solidarity for women serving in elected positions at any level, from city commissioners to U.S. Congress.
• Girls Leadership Institute: Advocacy to Action (GLI) A dynamic multi-session program equipping middle and high school girls with confidence, skills, and knowledge to become changemakers through interactive workshops, guest speakers, and real-world advocacy practice. Also offered as customizable trainings for outside organizations including schools, youth-serving nonprofits, faith-based and community centers.
• Girls STEAM Academy Monthly field trips and programming focused on science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics for middle and high school girls, partnering with local companies and organizations to provide free or reduced-cost opportunities.
• Professional Development Series Workshop series for adult women covering leadership topics including CliftonStrengths assessment, workplace culture development, and collaborative team building, with sessions at various locations across Florida.
• Giving Circle An inclusive grantmaking group where members contribute a minimum of $250 plus a $25 program fee to collectively provide social change micro-grants of $2,500 focused on advocacy, leadership development, and economic security for women and girls in Palm Beach, Martin, and Broward counties.
• WFFL Membership Two membership options: Monarch Monthly Donor ($50/month) providing early access to programs, special pricing, and recognition; and Kaleidoscope Leadership Circle ($1,000/year) with additional benefits including event tickets and leadership briefing invitations.
• Internships Unpaid internships offering experience in event planning, community organizing, graphic design, marketing, and leadership skills. Two positions available: Public Relations & Marketing Internship and Community Outreach and Programs Internship, working approximately 10-15 hours per week via Zoom.
• Virtual Book Club A dynamic space for women to connect and grow through thoughtful discussions of books by and for women, offered in partnership with the Virginia Women's Foundation.
• Florida Women's Funding Alliance (FWFA) An affinity group of Florida Philanthropic Network that leverages collective voices to advocate and educate for social change. Publishes research reports on the status of women and girls in Florida through partnerships with the Institute for Women's Policy Research and Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center.
• Corporate Sponsorship Program Annual corporate sponsorship program with annual appreciation breakfast, 2 seats on WFFL giving circle, full table at Raise the Bar annual fundraising luncheon, logo/name listing on Raise the Bar invitation and all program materials for one year, recognition on website, and speaking opportunities at two WFFL events. Event-specific sponsorships also available.
• Legacy Circle A community of leaders investing $2,500 annually (by invitation) in women running for office, serving in public leadership, and shaping Florida's future. Supports Women on the Run, Women on the Bench, and Network of Elected Women. Includes 4 tickets to Women of Power Celebration, event recognition, social media recognition, and invitations to leadership gatherings.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,000+ women trained since 2013 through Women on the Run
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Coalition Against Period Poverty (CAPP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Statewide student-led coalition founded by Rithika Katchem and Megan Enriquez, dedicated to ending period poverty and stigma for Florida students through advocacy. Led to successful passage of Learning with Dignity Act in 2023.
• Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner commissioned by Florida Women's Funding Alliance to conduct research studies on the status of women and girls in Florida, including reports on poverty & opportunity, employment & earnings, and health & well-being at the county level.
• Delores Barr Weaver Policy CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner that authored the Status of Girls in Florida reports examining educational attainment, well-being, and disparities by county. Co-authored Research to Action: Make Girls a Priority report with FWFA.
• Florida Philanthropic NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFWFA is an affinity group of Florida Philanthropic Network, providing access to collective philanthropy resources and collaboration with other women's foundations and philanthropy organizations across the state.
• Jewish Women's Foundation of the Greater Palm Beaches (JWF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding member of Florida Women's Funding Alliance, providing collective resources to produce the Status of Girls research reports and advance women's issues in Florida.
• Women's Giving Alliance of NEFLcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding member of Florida Women's Funding Alliance, contributing to the Status of Girls research initiative and collaborative philanthropy for women and girls in Northeast Florida.
• Community Foundation of NEFLcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding member of Florida Women's Funding Alliance, providing funding and support for research on the status of women and girls in Florida.
• Florida Healthy Youth Alliance (FHYA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCoalition partner focused on advancing comprehensive, medically accurate, age-appropriate sex education in Florida schools. WFFL participates in this coalition as part of its advocacy efforts.
• Floridians for Reproductive Freedom (FRF)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCoalition partner working to protect abortion access and reproductive rights in Florida. WFFL participates as part of its policy and advocacy focus area.
• Paid Leave for All CoalitionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCoalition working to advance paid family and medical leave policies in Florida. WFFL participates as part of its legislative focus on economic security for women.
• Florida Hate Crimes CoalitionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCoalition working to strengthen Florida's hate crimes law to protect women and girls. WFFL participates as part of its advocacy agenda.
• Virginia Women's FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Virtual Book Club program, creating a cross-state community of women connecting through thoughtful discussions of books by and for women.
• Schools and Youth OrganizationscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnerships with middle and high schools, afterschool programs, youth-serving nonprofits, faith-based and community centers, and PTAs to deliver Girls Leadership Institute programs and STEAM Academy field trips.
• STEAM Businesses and OrganizationsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal companies and organizations that partner with WFFL to provide monthly STEAM field trip opportunities for middle and high school girls at free or reduced cost.
• TAKE YOUR SEATminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization on a mission to increase the number of Black professionals in corporate boardrooms. WFFL hosted a chat with CEO and Co-Founder Jerusha Stewart to promote board inclusivity.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Higher Heights Leadership Fund: Builds the political and economic power of Black women through leadership, civic engagement, and research. Comparable in lifecycle women's leadership programming and research-driven advocacy, but with a narrower demographic focus than WFFL's broader Florida scope.

Direct peers

• EMILY's List: Political organization that recruits, trains, and supports pro-choice Democratic women candidates. WFFL's Women on the Run is nonpartisan but otherwise directly comparable in function (campaign training for women candidates) and target audience (women considering elected office).
• Women's Funding Network: National network of women's foundations; WFFL's Florida Women's Funding Alliance operates as a similar statewide affinity group. Directly comparable in mission (funding women and girls) and structure (collective philanthropy across multiple state/regional funds).
• Ms. Foundation for Women: National women's foundation that funds grassroots organizations advancing women's and girls' equity. Comparable in grantmaking focus, advocacy orientation, and multi-decade institutional history; operates at national scale whereas WFFL is state-focused.
• Women's Foundation of Minnesota: State-level women's foundation funding economic equity, leadership, and safety programs for women and girls in Minnesota. Comparable structure, mission, and program portfolio to WFFL at a larger scale and longer tenure.
• She Should Run: Nonpartisan nonprofit encouraging women to run for office. Highly comparable mission (women's political representation) with a national pipeline emphasis; WFFL operates the analogous pipeline within Florida through Women on the Run.
• Jewish Women's Foundation of the Greater Palm Beaches: Pal Beaches-based women's grantmaking co-founder of WFFL's Florida Women's Funding Alliance. Direct local peer: geographically and structurally aligned with WFFL and a co-founding partner in the Status of Girls research initiative.
• Running Start: Nonprofit that trains young women to run for office. Closely comparable to Women on the Run and the younger-pipeline end of WFFL's lifecycle programs, focused on the same outcome: increasing the share of women elected to public office.
• Texas Women's Foundation: Regional women's foundation (formerly Dallas Women's Foundation) operating across Texas with similar grantmaking, leadership, and research programs. Directly comparable to WFFL as a Southern/Sunbelt state women's foundation with similar programmatic mix.
• Women's Foundation of Colorado: State women's foundation funding economic self-sufficiency and pathways programs in Colorado. Closely comparable to WFFL in structure (research + grantmaking + collective philanthropy) and program emphasis on economic security for women.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WomensSportsFdn
• Facebookfacebook.com/WomensFoundationFL
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/womensfoundationfl

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

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