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Women's Philanthropy

Empowering people, advancing humanity

Women’s Philanthropy at Indiana University unites people who are passionate about fueling progress across IU and around the world. Through meaningful connections, immersive learning experiences, and purposeful giving, we strive to create a legacy that will benefit generations to come.

Transforming communities together

Whether it’s supporting new projects, mentoring tomorrow’s philanthropic leaders, or cheering on Women’s Little 500 riders, our work is grounded in the power of community and strategic grant giving.

Grants that fuel real-world impact

Each year, our grant program funds initiatives across all IU campuses, with awards typically ranging from $2,500 to $50,000. While we consider all proposals, our current focus areas are:

  • Improving public health
  • Creating global and service-learning experiences for IU students
  • Supporting leadership initiatives
  • Promoting and advancing STEM disciplines
  • Providing educational and cultural enrichment to the greater IU community

Since 2012, we’ve awarded over $2 million to nearly 200 projects, making an impact at local, regional, national, and global levels.

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Guide our future

Join the Women’s Philanthropy Leadership Council, a group of passionate donors shaping IU’s future for the benefit of all.

Fund your membership

We sponsor a limited number of memberships each year through the Investing in Our Leaders Program.

Join our giving circle

Invest in exciting projects and participate in community-driven grantmaking decisions with the Women’s Philanthropy Circle.

What a difference a grant makes

Your support leads to extraordinary outcomes. These examples show the wide-ranging impact you can have when you give to the Women’s Philanthropy Leadership Council Fund.

The IU Northwest Environmental Resilience Project connected the campus and local community to address critical topics in sustainability and climate change.
Multiple IU teams collaborated on Books and Beyond, providing over 2,000 eye exams and eyeglasses to Rwandan students—and establishing a system to 3D-print prosthetic limbs.
The IU School of Dentistry led an outreach program to help victims of domestic violence restore their oral health and alleviate oral pain and discomfort.
IU Southeast School of Nursing worked with Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota to provide health care services to the community and give nursing students real-world experience.
Composed by Women created opportunities for IU South Bend students and the public to experience music written by a variety of female composers, in masterclasses and concerts.
The Collegiate Recovery Community at IU Bloomington hired a part-time clinician to support students recovering from substance abuse through a range of services.