ABOUT WOMEN & PHILANTHROPY
In the three years of its existence, The Ohio State University Women & Philanthropy program has provided funding for the Center for Women’s Health, spinal cord rehabilitation, the Thompson Library renovation, the Women & Philanthropy Scholarship, and much more.

Since its inception in 2006, Women & Philanthropy
has awarded 14 grants totaling $295,000. In 2009 alone,
Women & Philanthropy awarded six grants totaling $110,300.The Ohio State University is deeply grateful to
every member for her generosity and support.

HOW IT WORKS

Women & Philanthropy inspires women to discover the power of giving together. Each member of the program contributes a minimum of $1,000 annually, which is deposited into a pooled fund. Throughout the year, members are invited to hear and learn about select areas of interest from across the university.

In May, members receive by mail a ballot and copies of the selected proposals. To vote, each member allocates a total of 100 points to finalists as she sees fit. Points allocated by members for each of the projects are totaled, and funds are distributed among the finalists based upon the percentage of total points each receives.

Women & Philanthropy award recipients are notified of their awards at the awards reception. In return, recipients agree to keep the membership of Women & Philanthropy apprised of progress related to the programs receiving funds.