Women Giving Together
“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the water to create many ripples.”
– Mother Teresa
In 2011, two local women came together with a bold idea: to create lasting change in Delaware County through collective giving. From that vision, Women Giving Together (WGT) was born.
Today, WGT is a vibrant and diverse giving circle of over 60 women who pool their resources, share ideas, and fund critical needs in our community. Since our founding, we’ve granted more than $734,000 to local nonprofit organizations—amplifying our impact far beyond what individual donations could achieve alone.
Each member contributes at least $1,100 annually, with many choosing to give more. Together, we thoughtfully decide where our funds will do the most good—all while building meaningful connections in an inclusive, social atmosphere.
Why do we do it? Because we care deeply about Delaware County—and we know we can do more, together.
Join us. With every new member, our ability to make a difference grows, right here in our own backyard.
Our collective giving results in a ripple of change.
For more information, email [email protected]
WGT is a Donor-Advised Fund of the Delaware County Foundation.
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 2026 Women Giving Together of the Delaware County Foundation is accepting grants addressing issues of mental health, homelessness, housing, human trafficking, medical needs, food insecurity, teen support, innovative ways to promote health and wellness, and the serving of diverse populations. We are open to both immediate needs as well as long-term impact projects for non-profit organizations.
All grant requests must be submitted through the Foundation’s online portal. No hard copy applications will be accepted.
Applications close February 17, 2026.
2025 Women Giving Together Grant Recipients
- Delaware Speech and Hearing Center-For requested iPads and laptops
- Family Promise of Delaware County-Provide emergency resources for families at imminent risk of homelessness, and divert homeless families to other stable housing, averting shelter.
- First Presbyterian Church of Delaware-For Laundry Love and meals program for Delaware County residents
- Girls on the Run Central Ohio-Provide after-school empowerment programs
- Glitter Girls Guild-Provide a week long summer camp for children of Delaware County families impacted by cancer
- Grace Clinic of Delaware Ohio-For two EKG alternatives
- LifeCare Alliance-For Delaware County youth to participate in Camp Hamwi
- Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio-To fund one of the distributions the LSS Food Pantries are conducting in Delaware County in 2025.
- People In Need, Inc of Delaware County Ohio-To provide bus passes for Delaware County residents with no or limited transportation means
- Ruling our Experiences (ROX)-Being a Girl in Delaware County ROX!
- Second Ward Community Initiative dba Unity Community Center-Provide indoor/outdoor movie screen and projector with sturdy yet movable chairs for intergenerational focused community engagement to combat isolation and loneliness
- SourcePoint-Cover the deficit for 2,512 meals for residents of Delaware County, allowing SourcePoint to stretch their levy dollars to feed more individuals.
- Stockhands Horses for Healing-Partially fund a 5-week summer program helping teens 14-19, struggling with mental health challenges such as emotional regulation, self-esteem, and social interactions.
- Turning Point-Provide supportive services to Turning Point’s newly created Anti-Human Trafficking Program.
- Recreation Unlimited Foundation-To provide a three phase approach to health and safety including medical documentation, medical supplies, and medical equipment training for people with disabilities.
2024 Women Giving Together Grant Recipients
- Delaware Speech and Hearing for scholarships for four children to attend speech and occupational therapy sessions whose families are unable to pay for services and live in Delaware County.
- Family Promise for access to diversion, prevention and housing stabilization for Delaware County residents.
- Girls on the Run for girls’ participation in grades 3-8 at a Delaware County school with a 75-100% free-reduced lunch rate or a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) designation throughout the 2024-2025 school year.
- Grace Clinic for translation services for limited English speaking patients to improve patient health outcomes.
- LifeCare Alliance for Camp Hamwi, which provides life-saving diabetes management skills in a safe, recreational environment for central Ohio youth living with diabetes. Funds to be used for Delaware County residents with financial needs.
- Neighborhood Bridges to provide at risk students at Delaware County public schools with the basic things they are requesting most: personal care items & undergarments
- People In Need to serve Delaware County residents with limited or no transportation means with a $30 bus pass that may be used for all services offered by Delco Transit.
- Recreation Unlimited Foundation to make summer camp affordable for Delaware County residents with disabilities and sensory disorders who have no other funding source.
- ROX to support the ROX Program in Delaware City Schools
- Turning Point to provide food to victims of domestic violence, and their minor children, while residing in shelter
- United Church Homes, Inc to provide older Delaware County residents with NaviGuide subsidies, allowing low to moderate income older adults to receive the service coordination resources they need at no cost.