Philanthropic initiatives: the foundation provides grants to community-led organizations. Grants are made to exemplary nonprofit organizations that are removing barriers and creating opportunities for advancing the health, safety and economic security of all californians, particularly those from communities of color and low-income communities. The foundation's grantmaking represents a powerful investment in the programs and people who advance gender, racial and economic justice. The foundation launched the relief and resiliency fund in 2020 to provide rapid support to community-based organizations during the pandemic and california wild fires.

Policy advocacy: the Dr. Beatriz maria solis policy institute (spi) amplifies the voices of california women through a year-long training program in state and county public policymaking. Fellows of diverse backgrounds and experiences work in teams and are paired with a mentor to implement important legislative projects. To date, spi has trained more than 550 advocates and local leaders and helped pass 42 new statewide laws improving californians' health, safety and economic well-being. The foundation also serves as a trusted ally and strategic connector across the state, helping to build coalitions and create a comprehensive women's policy agenda.