Who we are
- We are a group of diverse women who gather to support our community with high-impact, unrestricted grants and support beyond the check.
- We are comprised of women from 20's to 80's that live in over 50 zip codes.
- We aim to connect women to each other and local nonprofits to create change in our community.
What we do
- We come together to bring unrestricted grants to small, local, community-run nonprofits.
- Each member donates at least $1,000 to our grant pool.
- We support our grantee partners by amplifying their voices and helping beyond the check by providing skills, connections and resources from our members.
Our Impact
- Since 2020, we have collectively granted over $700,000 to 13 small, local, community-run organizations transforming our region.
- We advocate for wider adoption of trust-based philanthropy.
- Our members have contributed countless volunteer hours and financial resources to partner nonprofits.
Why Join
- Join a network of women committed to sustainable change.
- Build belonging and community.
- Learn about the nonprofit landscape and social issues in our region.
- Practice Trust-Based Philanthropy through our grant process.
- Help us make a greater IMPACT!
This is How the Impact Model Works
Each Woman Contributes $1,000
Each year, we aim to collect at least $150,000 for our grant pool
Small, Local Nonprofits Apply for Grants
We support community-run organizations that are transforming our region
Unrestricted Grants and Partnerships
Members vote to distribute funds and we support the grantee partners beyond the check
Future Events
Philanos Grantmakers
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Impact Evenings - A Summer Series, Part I (Members Only)
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Grant Philosophy and Trust-Based Giving
Our Grant Philosophy is rooted in the pillars of trust-based philanthropy. We aim to foster lasting change in the Puget Sound region by supporting small, community-based nonprofits. All of our grants are unrestricted and we aim to cultivate strong, long lasting relationships with our grantee partners to amplify their voices and support them where we can.
Our Grantee Partners
