Women Giving Together
In 2011, two local women formed Women Giving Together (WGT), a giving circle to support some of the unfilled needs in Delaware County. Since then, WGT has provided grants to local charitable organizations totaling more than $520,000
WGT is made up of women who live or work in Delaware County who pool their donations (individual $1,100) and collectively decide where to grant their dollars in an enjoyable, inclusive, and social atmosphere. By combining funds, the group makes a far greater impact than with smaller, individual donations.
WGT is a Donor-Advised Fund of the Delaware County Foundation. For more information, please contact us at (614) 764-2332.
Women Giving Together
Grant Requirements
- Nonprofit organizations and government entities with projects that benefit Delaware County Ohio residents are eligible to apply.
- Grants are not made to individuals.
Eligible Organizations
Organizations that either (a) have established their tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and are not “private foundations” as defined under section 509(a) of the Code; or (b) have tax exemption as a governmental or other publicly-funded entity; or (c) have a qualified, tax-exempt fiscal sponsor.
Exclusions
- Activities that are non-secular or promote a religious doctrine
- Academic or medical research
- Annual fundraising campaigns or events
- Creation of, or addition to, endowment funds
- Payment of debt or legal settlements
- Political or partisan purposes
Disclosures
The Foundation actively promotes diversity, equality and access, and a community free of discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic or religious background, age or disability. The Foundation reflects this philosophy in considering grant requests.
The Foundation reserves the right to review all applications with community agencies, resources people, and/or other funding sources. This can occur when additional input is believed necessary or to help assess the proposal and its potential significance.
Apply for funding
In 2024 Women Giving Together of the Delaware County Foundation accepted grants addressing issues of mental health, homelessness, human trafficking, medical needs, food insecurity, and innovative ways to promote health and wellness. We are open to both immediate needs as well as long-term impact projects for non-profit organizations. The 2024 Grant Application can be accessed HERE.
All grant requests must be submitted through the Foundation’s online portal. No hard copy applications will be accepted.