Engage. Inspire. Empower.

The Women and Girls Fund of Waukesha County is dedicated to advancing the health and well-being, self-sufficiency and empowerment of women and girls in Waukesha County by growing our endowment to provide financial grants and support.

Our Impact

How WGF Grants Support Women and Girls in Our Community

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200+

Grants Given

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$1.8

Million Granted

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72

Partner Agencies

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240

WOD Honorees

Our Purpose

Since 2004 we have worked to improve the quality of life for women and girls in Waukesha County. 

Our Impact

Empowering women and girls builds strong families and communities.

Women of Distinction

In celebrating the accomplishments and leadership of women and girls.  

WGF Stories

Young Philanthropy Youth Group

Informational Meeting. Tuesday, November 12th, 6-7pm.

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The Young Philanthropists (YP) are a group of young leaders who desire to improve the quality of life of women and girls in Waukesha County. YP are made up of people who are passionate about being active and philanthropic members of their community. Participants are primarily high school students, from around the county.

The Group will run through June 2025. During this time, we will have at least one activity in each of the following: service project, volunteer project, financial literacy education, fundraiser, and grant process.

Karie and Tom Stupek, New Hope Scholarship Fund Founders

Supporting women and girls has been our #1 charitable priority so partnering with the Women and Girls Fund was a natural fit. It’s a great feeling to know our dollars are having a direct impact on lives in Waukesha County.

Karie and Tom Stupek, New Hope Scholarship Fund Founders

Cathy and Steve Johnson, Women and Girls Fund Donors

The Women and Girls Fund is a valuable resource for Waukesha County. We believe in the mission of helping create successful, independent members of the community through education, well-being, and empowerment.

Cathy and Steve Johnson, Women and Girls Fund Donors

Betty Arndt, WGF Founding Woman

Mentoring and empowering women and giving them the tools and support to be successful is what the WGF is all about. For me personally, there is no greater legacy I can leave than to invest in women in the community that has given me so much.

Betty Arndt, WGF Founding Woman

Suzanne Kelley, Woman of Distinction, 2021

The Women and Girls Fund of Waukesha County has a proven track record of empowering and inspiring women and girls in our communityWGF’s investments positively impact our local economy, where about half of the workforce is femaleInvesting in women and girls is an investment in a strong and vibrant Waukesha County.

Suzanne Kelley, Woman of Distinction, 2021 

Landaas & Company

At Landaas & Company investments, we support the Women and Girls Fund mission to lift females through empowerment, self-sufficiency and well-being. But we also applaud the fund’s approach. Instead of plowing resources into trying to create and run new programs, the Women and Girls Fund seeks out local organizations already engaged in the work that fulfills the fund’s mission. So, our contributions to the Women and Girls Fund not only benefit women and girls, they also help strengthen the broader nonprofit community.

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WGF Events

2024 Nine & Wine

FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2024
WESTERN LAKES GOLF CLUB