WOMEN'S PROFESSIONAL FORUM
FOUNDATION INC.
Founded in 1984 by the successful professional women of the Women’s Professional Forum, the WPF Foundation is dedicated to creating opportunities for women and girls to achieve their leadership and professional dreams.
WPF members, who are automatically WPF Foundation members, have provided the direction and support for the powerful grant-making program to empower women and girls in Guilford County.
In the last dozen years, the Foundation has made significant community grants of more than $100,000. Additionally, through the Margaret Anne “Peggy” Wilkes scholarship and senior awards established in 2000, two UNCG fashion/textile students are awarded scholarships every year.
We invite you to join us in supporting women and girls throughout Guilford County with your one-time or monthly donation.
EMPOWERING WOMEN AND GIRLS IN GUILFORD COUNTY
Since 1984, the Women’s Professional Forum Foundation (WPFF) has invested in programs that create opportunities for women and girls to achieve their leadership and professional dreams. Each year, we award grants to nonprofit organizations working to empower women and girls throughout Guilford County.
5
organizations funded in 2026.
$39,636
in grants funded in 2026.
26
organizations funded in the last five years.
$153,336
in total grant funding in the last five years.
FOUNDATION BOARD
Board Officers
Susan Gutterman, President
Chandra Hackenbruch, Past President
Laura Burton, Vice President
Neena Ballard, Secretary
Jody Susong, Treasurer
Directors at Large
Melissa Burroughs
Christine Byrd
Beth Fischer
Karen Foster
Maria Hanlin
Kim Marriott
Amy Meinecke
Martha Peddrick
Ernestine Taylor
Sasha Trosch
The WPF Foundation is an IRS Section 501(c)3 organization and can accept tax-deductible charitable gifts in the form of cash, stock, life insurance, life income gifts, and as a bequest from a will. Please consult your tax accountant, attorney or financial planner for information concerning your specific situation.