We Research
We produce nonpartisan, data-driven research that reveals the real economic and social conditions facing women, girls, and gender-expansive people in Arizona. These insights guide policy, inform funding, and turn knowledge into action.
Creating an Arizona where women and girls of all identities thrive.
The Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona advances gender and racial equity by investing in community-led solutions and driving systems-level change.
Our Impact
For more than 30 years, WFSA has partnered with communities across Arizona to move resources, shift policy, and expand opportunity for women and girls.
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invested in women-and-girl centered initiatives
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statewide pilot programs testing bold, community-driven solutions
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advocates mobilized for gender and racial equity
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grassroots partners funded each year
How we liberate and uplift women and girls
Our approach combines research, advocacy, innovative grant opportunities, and pilot programs to address root causes of inequities, not just symptoms.
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We Advocate
We elevate community voices to shape bold, effective policy solutions. From advancing legislation to mobilizing advocates statewide, we work to remove systemic barriers and expand opportunity for all.
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We Innovate
We partner with communities to design and test new solutions rooted in lived experience. By combining data with community wisdom, we pilot and scale programs that reflect real needs and realities.
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We Invest
We provide flexible, trust-based funding to grassroots organizations working to make change. By resourcing community-led solutions, we help build lasting power and impact where it matters most.
Hear from our grantees
We fund organizations providing direct support to women and girls and we go beyond the check. Grantees receive flexible funding, technical assistance, and opportunities to grow their impact without compromising their missions.
News
Stay up to date with the latest at WFSA - explore new statistics, grant opportunities, and exciting programs for Arizona’s youth and MORE in our news section.
October 6, 2026
Meet WFSA’s 2026 FORGE Grantees
September 17, 2026
Know Your Ballot Virtual Event
September 9, 2026
Know the Law. Lead Your Community.
Upcoming Events
Attend an event to connect with fellow advocates, learn about the issues impacting women and girls, and take part in building a more equitable Arizona.
- October 52026 | 10:00 am
Women’s Legal and Self-Empowerment Certificate INFO SESSION – October 5
Join us for a live 1-hour info session to learn more about the program, ask questions, and meet the team before Cohort 2 recruitment moves forward. Join us from 10am-11am on 10/5. Focus on rural and tribal communities across Arizona. No law degree or legal background required — just community trust and a willingness to help. You'll leave the session with a clear picture of what the program involves, who it's for, and how to stay in the loop as applications open.
- October 292026 | 12:00 pm
Women’s Legal and Self-Empowerment Certificate INFO SESSION – October 29
Join us for a live 1-hour info session to learn more about the program, ask questions, and meet the team before Cohort 2 recruitment moves forward. Join us from 12pm-1pm on 10/29. Focus on rural and tribal communities across Arizona. No law degree or legal background required — just community trust and a willingness to help. You'll leave the session with a clear picture of what the program involves, who it's for, and how to stay in the loop as applications open.
- November 102026 | 3:00 pm
Women’s Legal and Self-Empowerment Certificate INFO SESSION – November 10
Join us for a live 1-hour info session to learn more about the program, ask questions, and meet the team before Cohort 2 recruitment moves forward. Join us from 3pm-4pm on 11/10. Focus on rural and tribal communities across Arizona. No law degree or legal background required — just community trust and a willingness to help. You'll leave the session with a clear picture of what the program involves, who it's for, and how to stay in the loop as applications open.
You know your community best.
Our trust-based grant opportunities offer unrestricted funding, streamlined applications, and minimal reporting so you can focus on impact, not paperwork.
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Your gift fuels change across Arizona
When women are resourced and supported, families, communities, and generations thrive. Your donation powers grassroots leaders, drives policy change, and expands opportunity for millions of Arizonans.