Share your CFW story with us! Whether you’re a donor, volunteer, grantee, or longtime supporter, your unique story is part of Chicago Foundation for Women’s legacy and 40th Anniversary …

How To Apply Grant Opportunities CFW’s Rapid Response Fund The application is currently closed and will reopen in 2026.

Since 1985, Chicago Foundation for Women (CFW) has been a leader in the movement to achieve basic rights and equal opportunities, investing in women and girls as catalysts building …

In response to the shifting environment, the Fund also supports safety and security-related costs—including legal, digital, and physical protections for community organizations and their …

As a community foundation, CFW raises funds to directly support our grantmaking capacity and programs. Our signature annual event allows sponsorship partners to provide critical support …

CFW is proud to announce the 2025 Willie’s Warriors Leadership Initiative cohort. The 20 Warriors represent a cross-section of Black women and nonbinary leaders from diverse …

Keenya earned a master’s in arts management from Columbia College Chicago and a Bachelor of Arts from Wheaton College. Currently, she volunteers as a member of CFW’s South Side …

Our purpose, aligned with CFW, is to distribute annual grants which predominantly benefit women and girls while simultaneously increasing investment in women’s health and reproductive …

Contributions support the work of the LBTQ Giving Council and its local grantees. We are pleased to offer customized sponsorship packages to align with your organization’s marketing …

How does a CFW Donor-Advised Fund work? A CFW donor-advised fund is established with an initial minimum contribution of $5,000 in the form of cash, mutual funds, bonds, and/or publicly …