Any woman over 21 years old is welcome to join the Wood River Women’s Foundation! You do not need to be invited to join or be a full-time local resident. We welcome all!

WRWF brings members together all year long through social gatherings, grantee field trips, and a wide range of events designed to connect you with fellow members and the organizations we support. You can see the variety of events we host on our Calendar and in our News Briefs. There are also plenty of ways to deepen your involvement through Committees and volunteer opportunities. For those just getting started, our New Member Orientations provide a welcoming introduction to WRWF and clear paths to getting involved.

At the heart of it all—and the most exciting part of our year—is our annual Grants cycle. This is when members play a direct role in making an impact. We begin accepting grant applications early in the year, building momentum toward member voting in the spring, when our members help decide which organizations receive funding.

We welcome members to join at any time throughout the year. Membership terms are 12 months and renew each year on the date you joined.

Please visit our Membership page and click “Become a Member” to join. If you prefer to mail in your membership form, you can find a printable version here.

We understand that our members have different availability to participate and volunteer—each person can choose the level of involvement that works best for them. One of our Core Values is that we welcome every member to engage at whatever level she chooses.

Our most important activity is voting on our annual Grant awards and electing our leadership. This is how we shape our collective impact. But we make voting online as easy as possible! So even if you’re not able to volunteer or attend events, you’re still an essential part of our collective effort. By pooling our funds and participating as you’re able, every member helps make our work in the community possible—and deeply meaningful.

In recognition of the key role younger women play in the long-term sustainability of WRWF, the Foundation created WRWF’s Future Forward membership in 2021. This is a full membership for women aged 50 and younger at a more affordable donation rate. Future Forward membership is $600 per year with $500 going into our Pooled Grants Fund and $100 to our Program & Operations Fund.

WRWF also offers a lower cost membership level to nonprofit employees to welcome women who are already deeply engaged in serving our community. This initiative supports our mission by building a vibrant, connected network of women committed to philanthropy. By making membership more accessible to nonprofit employees, we celebrate their contributions, amplify their voices, and inspire a more diverse and dynamic culture of giving.

This membership level is open to women who work for a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or other tax-exempt organization. It is designed to include those serving our community through mission-driven work, such as nonprofit staff, public school teachers, librarians, and employees of local government entities. If your employer would qualify for a WRWF grant, you are qualified to apply at the Nonprofit Employee membership level!

Please contact us at info@woodriverwomensfoundation.org so we can discuss options!

If you know a woman who would be a great addition to WRWF, you can support her membership by becoming a sponsor. Members have the option to donate toward another woman’s membership, helping expand our community and the impact we make together. If you’re interested in sponsoring someone, please contact us directly at info@woodriverwomensfoundation.org and we’ll walk you through the next steps.