Welcome
Women in Philanthropy is a charitable organization of over 134 women in the Central Savannah River Area of Georgia and South Carolina who are committed to a philanthropic effort focused on the unique needs of women within the local communities. Each year at our Annual Meeting grants are awarded to non-profit programs and projects that have the potential for high impact, resulting in significant positive change in the lives of women, girls, and/or children in Aiken, Burke, Columbia, McDuffie or Richmond Counties.
As members of WIP, we all recognize that there are tremendous needs in our communities. However, through our work, we have been collectively struck by the enormity of those needs. The funds requested by our 2011 grant applicants totaled in excess of $850,000. Of these requests, Women in Philanthropy awarded $82,600 to three area non-profit organizations, representing 70% of the total amount collected from members while still contributing to an endowment fund. In 2010, we were pleased to award $74,900 to four area non-profit organizations and continuing a contribution to the endowment fund. During our inaugural year, 2009, WIP awarded $60,000 to three area non-profit organizations and established an endowment fund for future growth. Women in Philanthropy has awarded a total of $217,500 in grants since 2009.
While we strive to continue this increase annually, the more women who realize the significant work of WIP, the greater our impact will be. If you're not already a member, please consider joining us in our effort to better the lives of women, families, and our communities throughout the CSRA. (For more information on past grant recipients, please click on Grants in the upper toolbar.)