In 1995 five visionary leaders, Colleen Willoughby, Rhoda Altom, Suzanne Lile Hunter, Anne V. Farrell, and Faye Sarkowsky, created the Washington Women’s Foundation. Their approach was revolutionary, but simple: We can do far more as a collective of philanthropists than individually. 

Together, they formed a women’s collective committed to driving change in Washington State. Three decades later, we have evolved into a broader and more diverse community of philanthropists, united in championing bold change and supporting the changemakers shaping Washington’s future.

Now hundreds of women strong, we believe in the model of collective giving, the importance of learning from a place of humility and curiosity, and the powerful change Washington nonprofits are driving in communities across Washington State. 

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