The Women’s Philanthropy Institute (WPI) is part of the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. WPI is the only academic institution dedicated to increasing understanding of women’s philanthropy through rigorous research and education, interpreting and sharing these insights broadly to improve philanthropy. You can learn more by taking a look at the resources below or visiting philanthropy.iupui.edu/WPI.
The only comprehensive data on charitable organizations dedicated to women and girls in the U.S., the Women & Girls Index (WGI) tracks the amount of charitable giving these organizations receive from individuals, foundations, and corporations. Thanks to funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, WPI has updated the WGI annually since 2019. While nearly 50,000 organizations are dedicated to women and girls across the U.S., the WGI consistently shows that less than 2% of all charitable giving goes to these organizations.
Check back for updates on Give to Women and Girls Day 2023. In the meantime, continue to use the resources on this site to help inform your giving and fundraising efforts!
