Lantern League
Lighting the Way for Women and Girls Through Education
Education is opportunity. For young women, education can be a lifeline - giving them a voice and empowering them to take charge of their future. The Lantern League is a women’s giving circle that pools its charitable gifts to fund educationally-oriented projects and programs for women and girls within the greater Bay Area. With just a few meetings a year, our group is ideal for philanthropic women who are short on time and want to make a big impact for local non-profits. In 2017, we were the recipient of the Outstanding Philanthropic Organization Award in 2017 by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Silicon Valley Chapter. The generosity of Lantern League members has enabled us to support dozens of organizations since 2006 with more than $1.3 million in grants.Grants
A variety of organizations received funding in 2019. In total, $81,800 was awarded: $41,650 in community grants and $40,150 in PHS grants.
Grant Recipients
- Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence
- Our Lady of Grace Nativity School
- Peninsula College Fund
- Presentation High School
- San Francisco Safe House
- Teen Success
Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence
Our Lady of Grace Nativity School
Our Lady of Grace Student Sponsorship
Grant amount: $3,150
Grant will fund a partial scholarship for a low-income middle school girl, preparing her for rigor and content of college preparatory high school.
Peninsula College Fund
Peninsula College Fund
Grant amount: $9,000
Provide three low-income young women with $3,000 college scholarships. Area served: Santa Clara County
Presentation High School
San Francisco Safe House
San Francisco Safe House
Grant amount: $9,500
Transitional Housing and case management for 6 survivors of sex trafficking. Area served: San Francisco Bay Area
