Who We Are
Ojai Women’s Fund makes substantial grants on an annual basis to organizations that target critical needs in the valley. Since 2016, the group has bestowed nearly $900,000 in grants. Most funding comes from small giving groups - typically five to ten members or more - who pool their donations to reach at least $1,000. Members receive a selection ballot listing grant nominees, and vote for their top choices. The grant applications receiving the most votes are awarded grants.
Core Values
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We commit to INTEGRITY by creating a culture of trust and transparency in all of our actions and decision-making.
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We prioritize COLLABORATION through cooperation and mutuality. We believe this is essential for building strong relationships with members, beneficiaries, donors, and volunteers.
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We commit to SERVICE in a spirit of empathy, compassion, and respect by prioritizing the community’s needs in all our endeavors.
Fund Management
All membership contributions are tax deductible.
Dollars donated for grants will be distributed in the OWF fiscal calendar year when collected.
A small annual percentage is set aside to cover administrative costs.
Ojai Women’s Fund operates under the fiscal sponsorship of the Santa Barbara Foundation.