Women’s Fund of the Community Foundation for SBC
Inspiring Women and Girls of San Benito County
The Women’s Fund is the first full-spectrum fund in our community dedicated to serving a broad range of issues for women and girls in San Benito County.
Those on the committee are committed to advancing the status of women and girls and provides grant support and leadership opportunities.
Women’s Fund 2025 Grant Cycle Now Open!
The Women’s Fund of the Community Foundation for San Benito County is pleased to announce the opening of its 2025 Grant Cycle, with grant awards of up to $10,000 available for nonprofit organizations serving San Benito County.
Grants will be awarded in the following focus areas:
• Mental Health
• Poverty Prevention
• Domestic Violence Prevention
Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations providing services that align with one or more of the focus areas. Priority will be given to programs that directly serve women and girls in San Benito County, demonstrate collaboration, and show strong potential for impact and sustainability.
Key Dates:
• Grant Period Opens: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
• Application Deadline: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
• Decisions Announced: Wednesday, November 19, 2025
• Funding Deadline: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
The Women’s Fund places emphasis on projects that respond to demonstrated community needs, avoid duplication of services, and present clear evaluation plans and financial need.
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Our Mission
The Women's Fund is determined to empower women through education, resources, and funding to achieve equity, self-sufficiency, and well-being.
We envision a community where women have a respected, influential, equitable voice and where women create a legacy of empowerment for future generations.
Invest in the Future
Your support of the Women's Fund will help ensure that women in our community continue to be empowered through education and access to resources, creating a thriving community for many women to come.
Five Guiding Stars
- Create a Legacy of Empowerment for women
- Be sensitive to Gender and Inclusivity
- Be Educational
- Be open to new ideas
- Raise the Visibility of the Women's Fund
Women’s Fund Origins
This fund first started in 2012, and was made possible due to the generous support of the Women's Fund Founders. These individuals, community groups, and businesses are remarkable champions for women and girls in San Benito County.
Sallie Calhoun, Nenette Corotto, Delta Kappa Gamma, Beverly Meamber, Mary McCullough, Anne Morris, Susan Schwabacher Modic, San Benito Bene, Rebecca Medeiros Wolf, Women's Club of Hollister
Since 2012, the Women's Fund has awarded 18 grants to local nonprofits, totaling over $161,000.
“I wholeheartedly support the Community Foundation because of its unwavering dedication to community improvement. CFFSBC has touched almost everyone with its support of our local nonprofits, funding grants, lending support, education, and essential services, especially in times of need.”
– Jill Glass Pagaran, Board Member