Women Inspiring Philanthropy

05/04/2026

We’re WILD about WIP! 🐅

Grab your animal print and join us for a special Women Inspiring Philanthropy Member + Guest Reception—an evening designed to spark meaningful connections and celebrate the power of women‑led philanthropy.

Held only twice a year, this signature gathering invites members to bring a guest and experience the bold spirit and collective impact that make WIP so powerful.

📅 Monday, June 8
📍 Arlington | Location coming soon

Save the date—we can’t wait to share more details!

04/14/2026

✨ Member Spotlight: Kim Crawford ✨

Meet Kim Crawford—partner at Sutton Frost Cary, long-time WIP member, and our current President-Elect! A former WIP treasurer, and a recent Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce Women’s Alliance Hero Award finalist, Kim’s heart for philanthropy and love for Arlington shine through in everything she does.

How did you first learn about WIP, and why did you decide to join?
I got a flyer in the mail and noticed the list of members, many of whom I knew. I have a heart for nonprofit organizations that work hard to make a difference in the lives of others, and I love all things Arlington. It was a natural fit!

What does philanthropy mean to you?
To me it means using what I’ve been given—my time, skills, and resources—to strengthen others. It’s not just about writing a check; it’s about stewardship, responsibility, and showing up.

What has surprised you most about this community?
How nice and welcoming everyone is! I love it when we come together and catch up with each other. Many of our friendships through WIP carry into other parts of the community in Arlington. Also, I was pleasantly surprised to see how well this organization is run. The women in WIP are smart, system-oriented, and very purposeful on how we use our funds.

How do you hope to make an impact – within WIP or beyond it?
I hope to make an impact by welcoming new members and by continuing to see us get to know the nonprofit organizations in our community. Every grant cycle leaves me pleasantly surprised when I hear of a nonprofit working in Arlington of which I was completely unaware! It makes me realize there are many people who are working to help others and never seek recognition for it.

How do you recharge outside of work and volunteering?
My favorite thing to do is spend time with my friends and family. I also love traveling and recently visited Machu Picchu in Peru with my husband and some friends. It was an amazing adventure! I look forward to taking my first trip to Italy this coming summer and hope to have many other adventures!

03/24/2026

✨ We had a delightful time celebrating National Chip & Dip Day with our members-only Chip & Dip Contest! ✨

From crowd favorites to pun-derfully creative entries like
🥄 “Dip It Like It’s Hot”
🥄 “Dip Me Baby One More Time”
…our members really brought the flavor and the fun!

Swipe to see some of the delicious creations + our winning dips 🏆

Events like these are just one of the many ways we love bringing our community together! 🩵

03/16/2026

It's Site Visit Season at WIP! ⭐ After LOI submission, membership reviews and determines eligibility of each LOI. Eligible applicants move forward to the next step: site visit! A small group of WIP members gather to visit the applicant's site and learn more about their potential grant application. The members pictured here are visiting Taste Project in Arlington.

03/09/2026

👋 Attention Members! 👋

The next Member Social will be Monday, March 23 from 5:30-7:30 PM. Be sure to RSVP through the website or through the Paperless Post invitation. This will be our sole Members-Only social for 2026. Please RSVP even if you aren't entering a dip into the contest. We can't wait to see you!

03/06/2026

Several Women Inspiring Philanthropy members were spotted at the Girls Inc of Tarrant County Champions Breakfast today! Girls Inc is celebrating 50 years of supporting girls in our community. Learn more about Girls Inc at the link in the comments.

02/23/2026

💡 Did you know...

Women Inspiring Philanthropy awarded $225,000 in grants to local non-profit agencies in 2025? Here's how the dollars break down:

⭐ $50,000 to Destiny Empowerment Enterprises - Launch of "Finally Home at Rachel's House," a supervised independent living program that provides comprehensive support for former foster youth ages 18-24.

⭐ $75,000 to Helping Restore Ability - Expansion of in-home caregiving program to provide weekly support for veterans, surviving spouses and their families.

⭐$50,000 to HOPE tutoring - Expansion of tutoring and parental support programs, expand students served in summer camp and launch a volunteer appreciation and development program.

⭐$50,000 to Jordan E. Harris Foundation - Expansion of comprehensive su***de prevention program to reach more Arlington ISD students.

Learn more about how WIP's dollars are hard work in the community at:

Our grant-making process balances two goals: to make high-impact funding decisions and to make the process as educational and hands-on as possible for our members.

01/28/2026

🗓️Last call for LOIs!!

LOIs are due January 31 at noon!

Submit your LOI at www.arlingtonwip.org/loi-application

01/23/2026

📣 Reminder! 📣

LOIs are due January 31 at noon!

Submit your LOI at www.arlingtonwip.org/loi-application

01/03/2026

12/20/2025

📣 Grant Opportunity Alert!

Women Inspiring Philanthropy will begin accepting Letters of Inquiry for the 2026 Grant Cycle on January 1, 2026. Completed LOIs are due by noon on January 31st.

There are specific guidelines that must be followed in order to qualify for a Women Inspiring Philanthropy grant. First, an organization must be classified as a "public charity" with tax-exempt status under Sections 501(c)(3) or 509(a) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, and have held such status for a minimum of three years. In addition, the organization’s proposal must:
1. Outline a project or program that targets a specific population for a specific duration and with specific measurable goals to be achieved.
2. Provide services in Arlington, Texas.
3. Use the full amount of Women Inspiring Philanthropy’s available grant within 12 months unless otherwise mutually agreed upon by Women Inspiring Philanthropy and the funded organization.
4. Reflect matching funds for the specific project.

If your nonprofit is driving impact in our community, we want to hear from you!

Learn more at: www.arlingtonwip.org/grants