Improving the quality of life for women and girls in Waukesha County

Are You IN?

Through every grant we make, we are working to improve the quality of life for women and girls in Waukesha County.

  • Women have access to medical and dental services they couldn’t otherwise afford.
  • Young mothers learn critical parenting skills.
  • Victims of domestic and sexual violence receive safe shelter and support.
  • Girls develop confidence and leadership skills, and they discover opportunities in science, math, technology and other areas they hadn’t considered before.
  • Women are empowered to improve their economic situations through educational programs and one-on-one counseling.

While these results are gratifying, the needs right here in Waukesha County continue to grow.

In 2021, the Women and Girls Fund of Waukesha County awarded $127,500 to 11 area nonprofit agencies, including a first-time grant to help young women successfully transition out of the foster care system. Since the fund’s inception, our grants have totaled more than $1.3 million. But each year we are able to award only about one third of the grant dollars requested.

With your help, we can do more to respond to critical needs and advance the health, well-being, education and empowerment of women and girls in Waukesha County.

If you are able, please contribute today to the Women and Girls Fund. If you are unable to donate at this time, there are many other ways you can support us. You can advocate for us by sharing our mission with a family member or friend. Even a quick mention on your social media will help. The past two years have underscored how interconnected we all are.

Can we count you IN? 

WAYS TO GIVE

Give Today

You can easily contribute online with a credit card, PayPal, or click on the link below to print the form to accompany your check which can be mailed to our office.

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Honorariums/Memorials

Honor that special someone’s commitment to enriching the lives of women and girls in Waukesha County. Celebrate or memorialize their birthday, a holiday, your anniversary together, or any special occasion by making a gift to the Women and Girls Fund in their name. If you choose, we’ll help you create a personalized e-card or downloadable PDF card to commemorate the donation you’ve made on their behalf.

Celebration Cards

Matching Gifts

Increase your impact. Your employer may match your generous gift to the Women and Girls Fund. Consider checking with your HR or benefits manager to see if your organization has a matching gift program. Often times, the forms are easy to fill out and parameters are flexible. What a great way to increase your commitment without increasing the cost to you!

Event Sponsorship

On a continual basis, we seek sponsors for our signature Women of Distinction Luncheon in May, although we will gratefully accept hosts or sponsors for occasional friendraisers as well. If you have interest in sponsoring one of our upcoming special events or introducing a group of friends to our organization, please contact our office to discuss.

Pledge/Recurring Gifts

If making an annual cash contribution in one lump sum isn’t aligned with your giving objectives, consider pledging your support and setting up a monthly or quarterly automatic payment. You can easily indicate an automatic withdrawal through our online form or by contacting our office.

Gifts of Stock or Other Securities

Donating appreciated securities, such as stocks or mutual funds, is a smart and easy way to support the Women and Girls Fund. Just as with cash gifts, you will receive a federal income tax deduction for the full market value of any securities you donate as long as you have owned them for at least one year.  Please contact our office to notify us of your pending transaction.

Establishing a Fund

If you are interested in establishing a special fund within the Women and Girls Fund, please contact our office to discuss your philanthropic objectives.

Donor Advised Funds

If you have a donor advised fund (DAF) set up – either through a community foundation such as the Waukesha County Community Foundation, or through a commercial entity such as Fidelity or Schwab Charitable Fund – you can make gifts to your favorite organization such as the Women and Girls Fund.

Donor Advised Funds provide you the opportunity to support our work while providing flexibility in making gifts. As the funds are already allocated at the time of setting up the fund, DAF’s allow you to give as needed in your community.

PLANNED GIVING/LEGACY CIRCLE

Sustaining a healthy future is critical, and we welcome the opportunity to assist you with your long-term charitable goals. A planned gift takes into account your personal tax, financial and estate circumstances and goals. Contact us to learn about unique ways to make a gift to the Women and Girls Fund, while also maximizing benefits to you as the charitable investor.

Legacy Circle members including the Women and Girls Fund in their estate planning:

  • Betty Arndt
  • Kathy Gray
  • Kay and Peter Lettenberger
  • Vicki Schroeder-Krizek
  • Karie and Tom Stupek

WAYS TO ENGAGE - VOLUNTEER

There are many ways to support the Women and Girls Fund of Waukesha County. Whether you would like to volunteer, join a committee, nominate a potential Woman of Distinction, host a friend-raiser, or invest in our fund, we welcome your participation!

WAYS TO ENGAGE

OUR UNITED WAY RELATIONSHIP

Donors who donate through the United Way campaign can direct their funding to the Women and Girls Fund in Waukesha County.

Please use the “Write In” option to manually enter your designation.

Include the information below to ensure your money gets to our organization.

Women and Girls Fund of Waukesha County. Inc.

PO Box 2142

Waukesha, WI 53187-2142

Phone 262-875-3126

EIN # 84-4036712

Donations sent through regular post can be mailed to:
PO Box 2142, Waukesha, WI  53187