The Women's Fund

Making a Difference for Women and Girls

The mission of The Women’s Fund of the Richland County Foundation is
to promote philanthropy among women, and to build a permanent fund,
which will provide funding to programs and projects in the Richland County
area that empower women to achieve their full potential.

The Women’s Fund was established in 1996 as a permanent endowment to provide funding to programs and projects in the Richland County area that are not typically funded from other sources. The Advisory Committee awards grants that promote the physical, intellectual, emotional, social, economic and cultural growth of women of all ages. Organizations that are eligible to receive grants include 501(c)(3) organizations, schools, and health service organizations.

The Women's Fund Advisory Committee 2011-2012 members were elected in June of 2011. Front row, left to right: Suzanne Davis, Judie Collins (chair-elect), Billie Brandon (chair), Carolyn Carto. Second row, left to right: Jan Beddard, Judy Gibson, Thelda Dillon, Polly Davis, Suzanne Shamadan, Ruby Wilkes-Feagin, Nancie Cummins, Pat Schutjer, Lynn Fahmy, Lydia Reid. Not pictured: Fran Welsh.