The WGF is building a culture of giving dedicated to the unique needs of women and girls throughout Waukesha County. We know that investing in the advancement of women leads to stronger families, more diverse, thoughtful workforces, and more robust communities. That’s why we seek out non-profit partners in Waukesha County and invest in their programs that focus on the health, well-being, education, and empowerment of women and girls.

We are committed to being responsible stewards of each dollar donated. Guidelines established by the board of directors guarantee that every grant dollar awarded is used toward the stated goal.

In addition, each year we celebrate the accomplishments of women, girls, and the organizations that serve them through our Women of Distinction luncheon. As our signature fundraising event, this program recognizes Waukesha County women who have demonstrated sustained excellence, accomplishments, and creativity through community involvement.

The values that we hold in fulfilling our purpose and mission include:

• We believe that empowering women and girls builds strong families and communities.
• We act with integrity and steward resources in a transparent manner.
• We strive to be an organization that serves the needs of our diverse community.
• We demonstrate respect and compassion while working to foster a caring and equitable society for women and girls.
• We seek and nurture diverse partnerships to support our work.
• We believe in celebrating and honoring the accomplishments and leadership of women and girls of all backgrounds.
• We are responsive and open to new opportunities that impact women and girls.
• We believe everyone is a philanthropist and can strengthen our community by investing resources to improve the quality of life for all women and girls.
• We treasure our committed donors and volunteers who invest their talent and resources to strengthen Waukesha County.