Description: The National Partnership for Women & Families is a Washington, D.C.–based nonprofit advocacy organization that advances policies to improve reproductive health and rights, access to quality health care, workplace fairness, paid family and medical leave, equal pay, and racial and economic equity for women, families, and caregivers. Founded in 1971 (originally the Women’s Legal Defense Fund), it pursues research, public education, coalition-building, and policy advocacy to shape federal and state law. Type: Non-profit (501(c)(3) advocacy organization) Policies: Reproductive rights and health care access; paid family and medical leave; workplace fairness and anti-discrimination; equal pay and economic security for women and caregivers; maternal health, Medicaid and insurance policy; child care and caregiving supports; racial and gender equity in policy. Funding: Primarily philanthropic funding from foundation grants and individual contributions, supplemented by donations and program grants; operates alongside affiliated 501(c)(4) and PAC entities for electoral and lobbying activity. Affiliates: National Partnership Action Fund (its 501(c)(4) affiliate), National Partnership PAC, and frequent partners/allies including the National Women’s Law Center, Planned Parenthood, ACLU, and state- and local-level women’s and family advocacy organizations.
