The Greater Naples AAUW Charitable Foundation, Inc. (“Foundation”) is a small 
501(c)(3) public charity founded in 2001 by members of the AAUW Greater Naples Branch (“Branch”). Managed entirely by a dedicated, uncompensated Board of Directors, the Foundation operates with no employees and is deeply rooted in the community. Both the Foundation and the Branch are proud affiliates of AAUW.
Our Mission
We promote equity, education, and opportunities for local women and girls—by providing scholarships for post-secondary education and supporting impactful community service programs led by the Branch.
Scholarships for Local Women
For over 20 years, the Foundation has awarded annual academic scholarships to help local women pursue higher education. In 2024 and 2025 alone, we awarded 32 scholarships of $2,000 each.
STEAM Girls Count
We support the Branch’s annual STEAM Girls Count Program that demonstrably inspires 5th-grade girls to explore science, technology, engineering, and math—and to see the arts as an essential part of STEM.
In 2025, 298 girls were served. In 2026, its 29th year, the program aims to reach 300 girls.
Janet Martin Welch Reading is Fun!
We also fund the Branch’s Janet Martin Welch Reading is Fun! program, which provides librarian-selected books to children at two local Title I elementary schools. In 2025 alone, 1,140 books were distributed to 810 children.
AAUW StartSmart Workshops
Through AAUW StartSmart salary negotiation workshops at Florida Gulf Coast University, our support helps women build skills to advocate for fair pay and better career opportunities.
Southwest Florida Women Giving Together Giving Circle
Our Southwest Florida Women Giving Together Giving Circle is open to all women who want to make a collective impact. Along with supporting our core programs, the Giving Circle has funded shelter nights and medical care at The Shelter for Abused Women and Children, furthering the Foundation’s commitment to the community.
Click here to see the “Programs” page.
The 2025 STEAM Girls Count Program was made possible by the generosity of the following:
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Contributions may be made:
- By clicking the yellow “Donate” button on the right of your screen, or
- By mailing a check payable to:
Greater Naples AAUW Charitable Foundation, Inc.
PO Box 9742
Naples, FL 34101.
You may designate a specific fund or program if you wish. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Contact the Charitable Foundation Click here
Board of Directors:
- President: Judith A. MacGregor, Ph.D.
- Secretary: Laura Frost, Ph.D.
- Treasurer: Laura A. Candris, J. D.
- Director for Scholarships: Jeannine Stetson
- Director of Funds: Julia Siler Olander
- Susan G. Goff, Ph.D.
- Carole F. Barrett, J.D.
- Linda Acheson Poole, J.D.
- Lucy Williams, Ph.D.
The Foundation’s governing documents and other documents are linked here:
GNB Foundation Bylaws
Foundation Strategic Plan
AAUW Foundation Policies and Procedures
FAQs about the Foundation
Giving Circle Invitation
Giving Circle Memorandum of Understanding
Foundation Giving Brochure
Foundation IRS 990EZ 2023
Named Scholarship Opportunity
Example Scholarship Endowed Fund Agreement
2023 Foundation revenues and expenses
The Foundation is an affiliate of AAUW, www.AAUW.org For more than 130 years, AAUW has worked to improve the lives of millions of women and their families.
The Greater Naples AAUW Charitable Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 59-3704754), regulated by the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, Registration No. CH 13573. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE OF FLORIDA (1-800-435-7352). REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.