AAUW has a long and distinguished history of advancing educational and professional opportunities for women in the United States and around the globe. One of the world’s largest sources of funding for graduate women.  Fellowship and grant recipients perform research in a wide range of disciplines and work to improve their schools and communities. Their intellect, dedication, imagination, and effort promise to forge new paths in scholarship, improve the quality of life for all, and tackle the educational and social barriers facing women in the United States and around the globe.

 There are many funds to which one can donate.  One can designate one’s support to the programs about which one cares the most by using a specific FUND number.  If a specific program name or fund number is indicated, that gift will be restricted to only that program.  If one wishes to give a memorial or honor someone, one can make a tax-deductible contribution to an AAUW Fund, and here again specify the Fund that aligns with one’s donation goal.

In addition to the many “restricted” AAUW Funds, there is an “unrestricted” AAUW Fund (#9110), which directs funds to where the need is greatest. Unrestricted gifts to this fund support existing programs and give AAUW the dexterity to act quickly and responsibly in the wake of any new challenges facing women and girls.

In the past, AAUW’s national membership dues covered the costs of managing and running mission-based programs. AAUW national membership dues cover just 30 percent of the funds needed to support the mission-based programs and advocacy efforts that are fundamental to AAUW’s ongoing effectiveness.  Although members may still designate contributions to restricted funds rather than the general fund, we encourage members to consider the general fund to help support new initiatives that align with our mission.

Donations to AAUW are accepted online or by mail. To designate a gift to a specific program or fund, please write the name or fund number of that program in the memo line of the check.  If one has any questions, please contact AAUW Funds at 202-728-3307 or development@aauw.org.

Commonly used fund numbers and programs are listed below.  The original two funds of AAUW, almost since our founding, are starred below.

*American Fellowships (#9130) support women scholars who ae completing dissertations, planning postdoctoral research leave from accredited institutions, or preparing research for publication.  Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

*International Fellowships (#9140) are awarded to full-time study or research in the U.S. to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents.  Both graduate and postgraduate studies at accredited U.S. institutions are supported.  Recipients are selected for academic achievement and demonstrated commitment to women and girls. They will return to their home countries to become leaders in business, government, academia, community activism, the arts, and sciences.

The Educational Opportunities Fund (#4336) supports educational and lifelong learning opportunities that give women a chance for a lifetime of success.

The Public Policy Fund (#4337) supports advocacy for public policies and laws that are fair to women.

The Eleanor Roosevelt Fund (#9170) supports AAUW research on gender equity in education and the workplace.  Past reports include: The Simple Truth about the Gender Pay Gap (2017) and Solving the Equation: The variables for Women’s Success in Engineering and Computing (2015).

The Leadership Programs Fund (#4339) supports programs that develop women’s potential to lead in their schools, communities and country. Leadership programs include:

National Conference for College Women Student Leaders (#2505) is America’s premier annual conference for college women prepares attendees to be campus and community leaders.

Campus Action Projects (#2515) awards grants to campus leaders to deliver programs guided by the findings and recommendations of AAUW research to address a gender-based issue in their community.

Elect Her (#2522) is the only national program encouraging and training college women to run for student government and future political office. $tart $mart (#4388 prepares college women to enter the job market with the confidence, knowledge, and skills they need to negotiate salaries and benefits

The Legal Advocacy Fund (#3999) challenges sex discrimination in higher education and the workplace. Some of LAF’s programs include:

Legal Case Support (#9310) supports cases in the workplace and academia that have the potential to protect all women.

LAF Case Support Travel Grants (#3072) pay the travel expenses of AAUW-supported plaintiffs and their lawyers who are speaking at state conventions or regional meetings.

Campus Outreach Grants (#3500) provide funding for AAUW members to host events educating students about unfair pay, sexual harassment and assault, pregnancy discrimination, and Title IX violations.

Contributions to AAUW Action Fund (2011) advance equity for women and girls through member activism and voter mobilization. These donations are not tax deductible.