Catonsville Women's Giving Circle

Join Our Philanthropic Movement!

   No doubt about it, 2021 was a challenging year but we are proud to announce that it was a banner year for the Catonsville Women’s Giving Circle. We are able to award a record $33,680 in grants to nonprofits serving the greater Catonsville community. We hope you will consider renewing or, if not already a member, joining our philanthropic movement in 2022.
OUR 2020 GRANTEES!

Volunteer Opportunities

Many of our grantees have volunteer opportunities. Check out the variety of ways to give back to the community.

​ We are a dynamic community of philanthropic women who give small grants to local non-profits to improve and strengthen the Greater Catonsville Community.
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Our Leadership Team has carefully considered ways of expanding our philanthropic movement to reach more women. With that goal in mind, we are instituting a tiered
membership, beginning in this current dues-paying year: 2022.
Depending upon your situation, you can select to join in one of several categories: $25 Student Membership; $100 Level; $275 Traditional Level; or $500 and above.
For women who are students, the $25 annual commitment offers a chance to network with women who live and work in our community, and learn more about the power of philanthropy.
The $100 level is an opportunity for women to “try us out.” Perhaps you have heard of our organization, but have been unsure about joining. Here’s your chance.
Please note that all dues at the Student and $100 Level go towards grants. In the higher levels, 95% goes towards grants. No matter the category, all members have equal say. Dues amounts are confidential and seen only by the treasurer.
It is our expectation that a number of women will choose to join at the traditional level or beyond. This was demonstrated in 2021, enabling us to award our highest grant total ever: $33,680 through the generosity of our 113 members.
Members who are able to give $500 or above provide the greatest chance to help sustain and grow our organization. 
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PHILANTHROPY: Membership dues are the primary source of all funds raised for grants. Each year we ask everyone to renew their membership, which has allowed the CWGC to grant a total of nearly $206,000.00 to local, nonprofit organizations since our inception. Simply by joining the CWGC you are making a great contribution back to your community through the power of collective philanthropy.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH: The CWGC’s involvement with grant recipients extends to more than funding alone. Through our Facebook page and our E-News, we share opportunities for women and family members to volunteer at charities that are current or past awardees. It is one more way that the CWGC is “giving to grow a stronger community.”
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