Creative, progressive, spirited philanthropy. Since 1998.

WELCOME TO theHF

Watch this short video on theHF. Our Founder Ruth Ann offers an inside look on where we came from, where we're going, and why we are all in for girls and women. (It's 2.5 minutes you don't want to miss!)

Our Work in Film

We believe that investing in storytelling and media makers who are out to make a difference is a powerful way to make the world a fairer place.

Funny Girls

“Funny Girls” is a program that uses improv comedy techniques to build and expand the leadership skills of girls grades 3-8.

Awesome Without Borders

We jumped on the Awesome Foundation bandwagon and launched a global chapter that gives $1000 no-strings-attached grants each week.

SupporTED

Imagine you could wave a magic wand and assemble a team of wizards to help you think through your most pressing problem. That's what we offer TED Fellows via our coaching program and a multi-day intensive.

Chicken & Egg's Diversity Initiative

We are proud to announce our sponsorship of Chicken & Egg Pictures' Diversity Fellows Initiative, a new program that supports seven non-fiction projects helmed by first or second-time women directors.

Sundance Coaching Initiative

The Sundance Institute is working to foster gender equality in American independent cinema, and we've partnered with them on a new program.

The Hunting Ground

1 in 5 women experiences sexual violence on her college campus. We joined Oscar-nominated filmmakers Amy Ziering and Kirby Dick ("The Invisible War") to expose systemic failures and encourage a culture of consent.

RUTH ANN WRITES

Bi-monthly insights from our Founder & President on philanthropy, feminism, and the strategies we employ to accomplish our goals.

Here you'll find some of the most frequently asked questions and more information on the foundation and our grantmaking process.

2 hours ago

The fearless leaders at @WomenInFilm & @sundanceorg lead the charge toward gender balance in the film industry.… https://t.co/K1U0iBAdSb

4 hours ago

RT @chickeneggpics: It’s here! @chickeneggpics Accelerator Lab Open Call for women making their 1st or 2nd doc. Apply now! 🐓🐣❤️ https://t.co/LNrZCFhRQ0

8 hours ago

A summer school that kids want to attend, and a robust network of mentors. This @TEDFellow is on to something.… https://t.co/yAqEtOxysB

9 hours ago

RT @takeleadwomen: .@GloriaFeldt, @TabbyBiddle & @AmyLitzenberger discuss how they are driving change for women leaders.… https://t.co/Zb7wL9nyrS

12 hours ago

Our @RuthAnnHarnisch is listed as one of “The 50 Most Powerful Women in US #Philanthropy” by @InsidePhilanthr 🙌 https://t.co/wrQ1wiTlIh

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