Research
Status of Women and Girls in Massachusetts Report
Executive Summary
Grounded in data and driven by impact, this research reveals where women and girls in Massachusetts are thriving and where urgent action is still needed.
Full Report
The full research report examining the status of women and girls in Massachusetts, with data-driven insights on economic security, education pathways, health outcomes, and persistent disparities affecting communities across the state.
WFMA Key Finding
A summary of major findings from the inaugural research highlighting both progress and ongoing challenges facing women and girls in Massachusetts across economic, education, and health indicators.
Recording: Research Launch Event
Watch the presentation introducing the inaugural Status of Women & Girls in Massachusetts report, featuring key findings on economic security, education outcomes, and health indicators affecting women and girls statewide.
Women and Girls Index of Massachusetts
2023 Women & Girls Index
Charitable giving to local women and girls on the decline, despite increases in overall philanthropic giving across the state
2022 Women & Girls Index
The Women’s Foundation of Boston’s Women & Girls Philanthropy Index of Massachusetts (WGIMA): A Look at MA Giving Infographic
2021 Women & Girls Index
WFBoston Greater Boston Women and Girls Index: A Proprietary Index Measuring Giving to Women and Girls Nonprofits in Greater Boston
Other WFMA Proprietary Research
Women’s Foundation of Boston Launches Research Project in Partnership with University of Massachusetts Lowell
The research will investigate barriers to postsecondary education recruitment and job training for women in Massachusetts’ Gateway Cities. Boston, MA – March 7, 2024 – The Women’s Foundation of Boston…