Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

Muslim Women’s Fund

A Special Project of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

Strengthens Muslim Women. Benefits Families and Communities. Builds Bridges to Peace.

“The rights of women are sacred. See that women are maintained in the rights assigned to them.”
— Prophet Muhammad, Peace and Blessing Upon Him

“The struggle for women’s equality continues in many aspects of American life, and in countries around the world… Our daughters can contribute just as much to society as our sons, and our common prosperity will be advanced by allowing all humanity - men and women - to reach their full potential,”
—President Obama, in an address to the Muslim world in Cairo on June 4, 2009

What is Our Challenge?

There are 600 million Muslim women in the world – a tenth of humanity – and many are marginalized. Yet there is not a single foundation focused solely on their development. The mission of the Muslim Women’s Fund (MWF) is to enable women to claim their rights in Islam through education and economic empowerment.

How Does MWF Work?

MWF’s invests in strategic, replicable, innovative grass-roots projects and movements with transformational impact in countries with Muslim populations. It supports scalable NGO’s and social entrepreneurs working at the nexus between economic empowerment and progressive religious and secular education.

What is MWF’s vision and impact?

Muslim women face enormous challenges but also have extraordinary opportunities to change their societies. MWF’s vision is to support women in becoming fully, empowered participants, stakeholders and change agents in their societies.

When women are strong, so are their families, communities, and countries. Empowered women enjoy dignity and economic security, and create peace as they engage with both their Muslim and non-Muslim neighbors.

Grant Applications

Thank you for your interest.  Our first priority is to build a community of donors to support our mission and the work of the many vital NGOs serving Muslim women and girls.  We are embarking on an aggressive fundraising campaign.  Once we have met our goal, we will issue a Request for Proposals and will accept applications for funds at that time.  Please visit http://rockpa.org/special_programs/muslim-womens-fund in the future for updates on our progress!

Donations

Donations to the Muslim Women’s Fund are greatly appreciated. Donation checks can be sent to RPA: Attention: Shermane Bilal, with ‘Muslim Women’s Fund’ in the notes field at following address. Please be sure to include your name and address so that a letter of recognition can be sent to you. Thank you for your donation!

Muslim Women’s Fund
c/o Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
ATTN: Muslim Women’s Fund
6 West 48th Street
10th Floor
New York, NY 10036

Electronic payments:
Name of Bank: JP Morgan Private Bank
Address of Bank: Attn: Tasha Harris Mighty - OPS3 /1
500 Stanton Christiana Road
Newark, DE 19713
Contact: Tasha Harris Mighty (888) 207-5223
ABA No.: 021 000021
Swift No.: CHASUS33 (for international transfers)
Account Name: Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Inc./The Philanthropic Collaborative
Account No.: 031-1-144166
Tax ID: 13-3615533

The Muslim Women’s Fund, Inc is a Delaware corporation that is seeking recognition as a federal tax exempt organization under section 501c3 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Currently, RPA serves as its fiscal agent.