The Third Wave Foundation is a feminist, activist foundation working nationally to support young women 15 to 30. Through financial resources, public education, and relationship building, Third Wave helps support and strengthen young women and their allies working for gender, racial, social, and economic justice.



Third Wave is led by a board of young women, men, and transgender activists striving to combat inequalities that we ourselves face as a result of our age, gender, race, sexual orientation, economic status, or level of education. By empowering young women nationwide, Third Wave is building a lasting foundation for young women’s activism around the country.



As an intermediary, Third Wave creates initiatives, operates specific grant and public education programs, and facilities networking and leadership development opportunities. As a grant making organization, we strive to be the thread that connects young women to the resources necessary to counter attacks on their freedoms.



Third Wave envisions a world in which young women have the skills, power, and opportunity to engage in and lead efforts for social justice.