The WRWF inspires and educates women to become leaders in philanthropy and bring significant, positive change to the community by pooling and distributing its members’ resources.
The Wood River Women's Foundation (WRWF) focuses on enhancing the collective impact of women's philanthropy to support local nonprofits in Blaine County. Through its Pooled Fund Grant program, WRWF supports initiatives in areas including Arts, Education, Environment, Health, Recreation, and Social Services, providing grants between $5,000 and $25,000. The foundation prioritizes projects that offer capacity building and sustainability, address critical community needs, introduce new ventures, present fresh approaches to persistent issues, and contribute to the overall enrichment of the community. Additionally, WRWF encourages collaborative efforts among agencies and considers ongoing support for pilot programs, recognizing the importance of both direct project costs and indirect costs such as overhead and administration in project budgets. Successful applications will propose the use of WRWF grants to support programs or services that align with the organization’s core mission and focus areas.