In the quarter century since The New York Women’s Foundation (NYWF) was launched by a small group of visionary women, it has matured into a significant, effective, and influential institution. Once an early entrant into a limited group of women’s philanthropic organizations, it has grown into the largest U.S.-based member of a robust international network of 166 women’s funds. Once a new face on New York City’s well-established funding scene, it has emerged as a forceful leader with a transformative approach to philanthropy and a respected imprimatur.