Virginia Gildersleeve International Fund

Financial Information

Total Assets: $18,733,347
Total Giving: $160,390

Area of Service:

International

Areas of Interest:

Not Available

Programs

The fund provides small grants (of up to $7,500) for grassroots projects outside of the U.S. that empower women and girls in developing countries. Projects may include community development, health and nutritional support, literacy and leadership training, educational seminars and workshops, women’s human rights, and organizations that are governed and directed by women.

Grants

Grants in 2017:
Center of Psychological Assistance and Post-Crisis Rehabilitation, $7,500
Action for Rural Women’s Empowerment, $7,500
Graduate Women International, $13,983
Hoima Blind Women Association, $7,500
Women in Action, $7,500

Limitations

Giving on an international basis in Africa, Asia, Central and South America, the Caribbean, Eastern Europe, and the Pacific.

No support for religious or political organizations, however programs these organizations develop which benefit the greater community of women and girls will be considered.

No grants to individuals, or for scholarships, fellowships, staff salaries, building construction, or the purchase of land.

Summary

The fund provides small grants for grassroots projects that empower women and girls in developing countries. Project areas include community development, health and nutritional support, literacy and leadership training, educational seminars and workshops.

Additional

Established in 1969 in NY.

Quick Facts Sheet
URL:

www.vgif.org

Located in:

New York City,

International

United States

Contact Information / Process

Initial Approach: Online letter of intent (all applicants must first complete a letter of intent before being invited to complete full application).

11 Broadway, Suite 510 New York City, NY 10004

Telephone: (212) 213-0622
Fax: (212) 213-0684
E-mail: [email protected]

Donors & Leadership

Officers and Directors:
Jeri Rhodes, President
Maggie Fordvice, President
Mary McGovern, Vice President
Dagmar McGill, Vice President
Christine Schmitz, Treasurer
Abby Meiselman, Secretary
Leslie Wright, Executive Vice President
Emily Forhman, Executive Director

EIN:

237068080

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