Since its founding in 1998, WFA’s guiding principles have been consistent – to understand the diverse needs and realities facing women and girls so we can respond through purposeful action and engaged philanthropy. An investment in women and girls is an investment in stronger families and communities. Households that are not self-sufficient create a cycle of poverty which drains social service resources and hinders the pursuit of higher education. However, the cycle can be broken when women are educated, healthy, and economically secure.

The Women’s Foundation of Arkansas (WFA) is the only statewide foundation that focuses solely on women and girls in Arkansas. The mission of WFA is to promote philanthropy among women and to help women and girls achieve their full potential. Ultimately, WFA envisions the expansion and strengthening of women’s roles in society through the creation of opportunities designed to make significant change in the lives of women and girls in the state.