Womenserve
Preselected recipients only
Womenserve is a private foundation in Sebastopol, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $147,817 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $26,010 and the largest $47,704. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$147,817
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$26,010
- Largest grant$47,704
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $139,850 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $139,850 | 6 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $147,817 | 7 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Womenserve says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Womenserve funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas. It also paid $119,553 in 5 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1 | $35,000 |
| California | 1 | $26,010 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shikshit Rojgar Kendra Prabhandak Samiti | Supporting women's water access, security and nutrition through construction of rainwater harvesting tanks and nutrition gardens. | $47,704 |
| Connecther | Supporting girls' education through connecther film festival, educating girls category. | $35,000 |
| Shiv Shiksha Samiti Ranoli | Supporting girls' education through training, advocacy, peer support, and quality curriculum and teacher training. | $33,841 |
| Hult International School of Business | Supporting girls' education through tuition support grant. | $26,010 |
| Shiv Shiksha Samiti Ranoli | Supporting women's economic empowerment through economic development and training. | $24,088 |
| Universal Just and Action Society | Supporting women's economic empowerment through handicraft training and capacity building. | $10,295 |
| Universal Just and Action Society | Supporting women's economic empowerment through handicraft training and capacity building. | $3,625 |
Officers and trustees
- Nioma Sadler
- Lynda Lemole
- Janine Levijarvi
Questions people ask
Does Womenserve accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Womenserve give?
$147,817 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $26,010.
Who runs Womenserve?
Its 2024 filing lists Nioma Sadler (President), Lynda Lemole (Treasurer) and Janine Levijarvi (Secretary).
What does Womenserve fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and youth programs.