Women's Gift Alliance
Making a difference through collective philanthropy
Our MISSION
To pool the talents and resources of women in Kootenai County, Idaho
to provide meaningful financial support to a broad range of charitable, cultural and educational projects within our community.
WGA strives to increase women's awareness, involvement and leadership in local, collective philanthropy. WGA awards annual grants through a collaborative selection process directed by the membership.
The grant selection process promotes the education of WGA members and the nonprofit applicants we serve.
Over $1,759,542 Awarded to Kootenai County Nonprofits Since 2005
3 Pooled Grant Awards
Habitat for Humanity North Idaho
$30,000
Home Repairs for Low Income Families
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The current economic situation makes critical home repairs impossible for low-income homeowners, primarily seniors. Our support will enable Habitat for Humanity to expand this program, reaching more low-income seniors in our community.
Lake City Center
$30,000
A New Era for Community Connection and Experience
At the heart of Lake City Center resides a large gathering space for 200 people (175 people with tables) that is used by residents and is open to the community. Replacement of the outdated audio-visual equipment will enhance activities for the residents and enable Lake City Center to expand programming and improve sustainability by attracting more revenue generating events.
2 Finalist Awards
Gizmo
$5,000 Finalist Award
Growing the Stem
$5,000 Finalist Award​​​​
Specialized Needs Recreation
$30,000
Renovation and Restoration
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Specialized Needs Recreation (SNR) provides socialization, activities, sports, cooking classes, and field trips to children and adults living with disabilities. Funding is needed to replace and restore existing items such as tables and chairs, maintain the van donated by WGA in 2011, and provide program scholarships.
Impact 2025
WGA Pooled Grant IMPACT
Children's Village
The 2020 WGA grant was used to purchase a van.
IN THE NEWS
Women's Gift Alliance visits grant recipient Lake City Playhouse
Coeur d'Alene Press, March 15, 2025
With a $30,000 grant from the Women's Gift Alliance, the theater replaced its archaic setup and brought its lighting and sound systems into the 21st century...."The lights have made a world of difference," actor Oskar Owens said Wednesday night during a Heart to Heart event with Women's Gift Alliance members....
- DEVIN WEEKS, CDA Press
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Women's Gift Alliance awards $100K in grants to local nonprofits
Coeur d'Alene Press, June 19, 2025
Five local nonprofits have been given a financial boost by a large group of gals with even larger hearts for giving... Pooled grants of $30,000 each were presented to Habitat for Humanity North Idaho, Lake City Center and Specialized Needs Recreation. Finalist grants of $5,000 each were awarded to Gizmo and Growing the STEM...
- DEVIN WEEKS, CDA Press
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Women's Gift Alliance celebrates 20 years of community impact
Coeur d'Alene Press, October 23, 2024
Avista President and COO Heather Rosentrater, Avista's first female CEO, was the keynote speaker of the Women's Gift Alliance's 20th-anniversary celebration at the Hagadone Event Center. Her presentation focused on how the first women to break cultural and corporate barriers have made it possible for more women to follow in their footsteps. "You are the ones kicking down those doors so that others can walk through," Rosentrater said...."I'm excited tonight to just be a part of this."
- DEVIN WEEKS, CDA Press
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Women's Gift Alliance gives $100K to 2024 grant recipients
Coeur d'Alene Press, June 23, 2024
It's a banner year for members of the Women's Gift Alliance, who pitched in to grant $100,000 to five area nonprofits during a Thursday evening celebration in the Community Services Building at Hospice of North Idaho.
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Through its pooled grant program, the alliance awarded $30,000 each to Lake City Playhouse, Kootenai County Volunteer Search and Rescue and St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho, as well as $5,000 each in finalist awards to Charity Reimagined and Shared Harvest Community Garden.
- DEVIN WEEKS, CDA Press
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