$35M
WFGM has awarded over $35 million to local non-profits since 1996.
Who We Are
For 28 years, the Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis (WFGM) has played a major role as a backbone organization aligning people, resources, and coordinating community-based services through the Two-Generation approach to reduce poverty. The mission of the WFGM is to encourage philanthropy, foster leadership among women and support programs that enable women and children to reach their full potential.
WFGM
VALUES
Stewardship. We practice stewardship of financial and human resources.
Leadership. We value the leadership and contributions of women in our community.
Diversity. We value racial, ethnic, economic, religious, educational, social status and gender diversity in our community.
Self-Sufficiency. We seek to understand the complexity and depth of the many barriers preventing many women from reaching and/or maintaining economic self-sufficiency.
Independence. We value the independence, self-reliance and interdependence of all women as they strive to reach and/or maintain economic self-sufficiency.
Our Impact
182
Our grantmaking has impacted 594 programs involving more than 182 local non-profits, including investments in advocacy and research.
8,000
Together with our grantee and community partners, WFGM serves more than 8,000 individuals and families annually.
Recent News
Preorder the 2024 Signature Scarf
The 2024 Women's Foundation for a Greater Memphis' Signature Scarf is designed yearly and specifically for WFGM by renowned designer, Hilton Hollis. This year's scarf is sponsored by Independent Bank. Pick up your scarf at the 2024...
Celebrating Excellence: WFGM Leaders Recognized in Memphis Business Journal's Power 100 List
We are delighted to share the exciting news that several esteemed members of the Women's Foundation for a Greater Memphis (WFGM) have been recognized by the Memphis Business Journal in their prestigious Power 100 list. This accolade ...
Unveiling Our 2024 Annual Tribute Luncheon Keynote Speaker
We are thrilled to announce the upcoming Annual Tribute Luncheon featuring Princess Sarah Culberson, a distinguished humanitarian, philanthropist, and Sierra Leone princess.