Women's Philanthropy Institute - Dallas Foundation

In a typical year, our Women’s Philanthropy Institute meets about 10 times and invites female philanthropists to attend Lunch and Learns, Site Visits, a Kickoff Luncheon and Year-End Award Ceremony.  Our “Lunch and Learns” provide an opportunity for members to become educated on how to strategically evaluate a nonprofit, review financial documents and organizational structure, and to hear from a community expert. Our Site Visits to local nonprofits offer a behind the scenes look at our grantees and allow members to better understand the organizations and their mission.

At the end of the year, WPI members vote on which non-profit will receive the lead grant from the Mary M. Jalonick Women’s Philanthropy Institute Fund held at The Dallas Foundation. Grant money is raised through contributions, which is a minimum of $500 per member.

Our Needs

A gift to our Women’s Philanthropy Institute will provide critical support to the following in 2023: The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center, The Ebby House, Frazier Revitalization, and Visiting Nurse Association. In 2022, WPI members granted $300,000 to nonprofit organizations in the greater Dallas community, underscoring the power of collective giving. This year's goal is to raise $350,000 and we appreciate everyone's generosity towards impacting our community.