Transforming the world by supporting the development of dreams, however big they may be.
Our areas of focus…
Our Empowering the Future program area provides the tools needed for young people to develop into their best selves through mentorship, education, and guidance during middle and high school years.
Empowering the Future
Our Empowering Women program area addresses areas of gender inequity, including women’s executive leadership, women in STEM, and women’s professional development while in college.
Empowering Women
Our Empowering Innovation program area works with partners to find, fund, and deliver innovative projects across demographics and perspectives, always seeking new ways to change the world.
Empowering Innovation
Stories from our participants – in their own words.
HELEN AND DAVID
Our Origins
The Helen Gurley Brown Foundation was established in 2010 as The Pussycat Foundation, named after Helen’s favorite term of endearment, and thanks to the trust of David and Helen Gurley Brown. Since then, the Foundation has been actively awarding grants to individuals and to fund programs from their inception.
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LATEST updates
Spectaculars, Coding Curriculums, and New Workshops!: November 2024 Updates
As we are nearing the end of 2024, the HGB Foundation continues to stay busy! In the South Bronx, BridgeUP + Out hosted their first career panel for this academic year! The purpose of the panel was to educate and empower Scholars with real life examples of successful members within their community, learn about their […]