The Valentine Foundation envisions a society in which all women and girls thrive.
About the FoundationIdentifying and Nurturing organizations and initiatives that empower women and girls and achieve the tangible results required for sustainable social change.
Developing and Supporting the next generation of leaders in the field of social change for women and girls through the Visionary Leadership Fund.
Investing and Aligning our endowment with our mission for greater social impact beyond our grantmaking.
Recognizing the legacy of gender and racial oppression, the Foundation prioritizes funding organizations led by and/or primarily focused on Black and Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) and Women, Trans and gender-expansive people. Read More
The Visionary Leadership Fund is a separate endowment managed by the Valentine Foundation and provides a dedicated source of funding for leadership training for women executives in the non-profit sector. Read More
El Comité de Mamás Trabajadoras, part of the the Coalition for Restaurant Safety and Health (CRSH), works to prevent sexual harassment in Philadelphia’s restaurant industry. Photo from 2021.
Girls First helps young girls build character, instill a positive sense of self, and provide tangible life skills through a creative curriculum of arts exploration, academic reinforcement, and emotional learning. Photo from 2021.
The Women’s Community Revitalization Project (WCRP) helps build social and economic equity for low income women and their families by developing affordable housing, providing supportive services, advocating for policy change; and honoring and promoting leadership, dignity, and justice in our communities. Photo from 2021.
Photo courtesy of Women’s Community Revitalization Project (WCRP), 2021.
Evoluer House delivers life-changing programs and experiences that help girls envision a future filled with possibilities. Here are some of the young women on a trip to Black Box Theater, 2021.
Lutheran Settlement House empowers individuals, families, and communities to achieve and maintain self-sufficiency through an integrated program of social, educational, and advocacy services, serving more than 14,000 individuals each year through four program areas: Adult Education and Employment, Domestic Violence, Senior Services, and Homeless Services. Photo from a Lutheran Settlement House event, 2021.
The Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County empowers survivors of abuse and prevent domestic violence. Each year, thousands of survivors of abuse and their children are supported through the 24/7 hotline, emergency safe shelter, counseling and legal advocacy. Photo from 2021.