Philanthropy

Local Philanthropy

Nancy Dvorak and Kathy Lipinski, co-chairs

The branch sponsors local awards in support of education, including:

  • Ann Willard Arts Scholarship(s) (12th-grade girls)
  • STEM Scholarship(s) (12th-grade girls)
  • Returning-to-Learning Grant (any age woman)

See our Scholarships page for information about how and when to apply for these awards. See our Fundraiser page for information about how we raise money to support these efforts.

*In 1987, March was designated by Congress as “Women’s History Month.”

Contributions or gifts to the AAUW Riverside Branch support its activities, which include community education and philanthropic projects, and are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes.

National

Nancy L. Scott, chair

The branch also raises funds for AAUW Funds: Educational Foundation (EF) and Legal Advocacy Fund (LAF).

Contributions or gifts to AAUW Funds are tax deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes.