One of the first foundations of its kind, Girl's Best Friend is rare in its focus on girls and young women (ages 8 - 21). Created in 1994 to support and promote programs by and for girls, we have joined a global movement where adults and girls work together to achieve social change.



Momentum for worldwide movement starts at the grassroots level. Girl's Best Friend Foundation is interested in funding community-based organizations in the Chicago metro area.



Additionally, we maintain and offer access to a collection of resources on girls. We want grantees to think of us as a partner working collectively with them to improve the lives of girls. Girl's Best Friend's work is guided by a community-based board of directors that brings diverse and committed voices to the Foundation.