Women's Foundation of Arkansas

"You Learn As You Go"

In partnership with long-time supporter, Stone Bank, the Women's Foundation of Arkansas has releases a newly commissioned research report examining the economic realities for women in rural Arkansas, "You Learn As You Go": Economic Risk & Reality for Women in Rural Arkansas. This study was commissioned to better understand how women in Arkansas make financial decisions and the support they need from financial institutions, their communities, and one another.

Read the full report here!

Holding It All Together: Working Moms and Child Care in Arkansas

The Women’s Foundation of Arkansas (WFA), with support from Ingeborg Initiatives, has released “Holding It All Together: Working Moms and Childcare in Arkansas,” a research report examining how childcare costs, workplace flexibility and paid leave are shaping workforce participation and economic stability for families across the state.

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2026 Power of the Purse

Big voices. Bold leadership. Real impact. The 2026 Power of the Purse slate is here! These women are making real change and creating lasting impact across the state. We can't wait to celebrate them on October 1, 2026!

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3 Alternative Giving Strategies

While cash donations are always appreciated, there are other tax-smart, impactful ways to give. Here are three alternative giving strategies — donations of stock, Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs), and Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) — that can enhance your philanthropy.

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WFA's Disruptors

In 2023, we established a new call: for Disruptors to fan that spark into a flame for the next 25 years. With a $2,500 investment to support the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas you can join the community of women to create real change and economic security for Arkansas women and girls.

Become A Disruptor

Women Empowered Initiative

Our Women Empowered initiative is focused on ensuring economic security for all Arkansas women, as well as improving the financial futures of those who have already achieved economic security.

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Girls of Promise® Initiative

Our Girls of Promise® initiative, presented by Acxiom, is focused on girls in Arkansas who are interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Mathematics (STEAM) fields!

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Read Our Impactful Research

Our most recent study focused on identifying gaps in Arkansas' entrepreneurial ecosystem and the services provided by the entrepreneurial support organizations to women of color as they venture to establish their own business.