Who We Are
Empowering women, transforming futures
Grants, low-interest loans and leadership training for nonprofits supporting BIPOC, women, transgender and gender-expansive communities.
Our Mission
A society where all women and girls thrive
We are a private foundation working toward this vision in the Philadelphia region by:
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Funding nonprofits working at the intersection of racial and gender justice, prioritizing programs that challenge sexist and racist attitudes, policies and practices.
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Strengthening the leadership capacity of organizations serving women and girls.
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Aligning 100% of our assets with gender and racial equity.
Founder
Phoebe Valentine
Our Legacy
Founded by Phoebe Valentine in 1985
After inheriting a fortune in 1974 and later facing a terminal cancer diagnosis, Phoebe Valentine dedicated her wealth to social change for women and girls. Led at first by five pioneering women, the Foundation has grown its focus toward systemic change — and continues to advocate, educate and fund in the spirit of her original vision.
Her vision lives on in everything we do.
Our Investments
As of 2026, 100% of our assets are committed to our mission of gender and racial equity.
That commitment includes divesting from non-aligned holdings, prioritizing impact investments, seeking BIPOC-owned managers, and allocating 20% of our endowment to community investments in Greater Philadelphia.
Guiding Voices
Our staff & trustees
Foundation Trustees: Past & Present →
