Philanthropy Powered by Women
Take one terrific idea, an expanding group of smart women with a purpose, and a host of carefully selected grants to local nonprofits. Mix for a decade, and what do you get? Success.
The Baltimore Women’s Giving Circle (BWGC) kicked off its 10th anniversary year in September, and it has quite a story to tell. Since making its first charitable distributions in 2002, the BWGC has contributed $2 million to area organizations to help women in need and their families.
First meeting of BWGC book club
BWGC's newly formed book group, The Circle Reads, will meet on November 9.
Largest Giving Circle in Region Celebrates 10 Years, $2 Million in Grants
The Baltimore Women’s Giving Circle (BWGC), a fund of the Baltimore Community Foundation, launched its 10th anniversary year at The Vollmer Auditorium at Cylburn Arboretum.
The Baltimore Women’s Giving Circle (BWGC), a fund of the Baltimore Community Foundation, launched its 10th anniversary year with a luncheon at The Vollmer Auditorium at Cylburn Arboretum. Since making its first charitable distributions in 2002, the BWGC has awarded 151 grants totaling $1,974,360 to 107 organizations working to improve the lives of disadvantaged women and their families in the Greater Baltimore area.
Largest Giving Circle in Region Awards Over $300,000 to Local Nonprofits
The Baltimore Women’s Giving Circle (BWGC) has awarded $317,245 in grants to 20 Baltimore area non-profits this year.
The Baltimore Women’s Giving Circle (BWGC) has awarded $317,245 in grants to 20 Baltimore area non-profits this year.