Nonprofit
Great Dames
Also called: Great Dames Fund Inc
A network for women that runs peer advisory groups, a members' circle, and grant programs for women's ideas. Members meet, learn together and support each other.
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What they do
Join the Circle, apply to an online peer advisory group, or attend public events such as the virtual pitch events and open mic nights.
Who it is for
- Who can join
- Open to anyone
- Community
- Women
- Who is there
- Adults of any age
When and where
Peer advisory groups of about 10 to 12 women meet online once a month. Public events are listed by date on the events page.
Address on IRS filing
- Address
- 318 Queen St
- Part of the city
- Central
You can join online.
Your first visit
Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.
First step: Apply to a peer advisory group through the online form on the peer groups page, or sign up for a public virtual event listed on the events page..
You need to sign up first.
What to expect
Public events are mostly online, usually on weekday evenings starting at 5:30 pm Eastern, and include pitch events and open mic nights where people share stories. Peer advisory groups meet online each month with about 10 to 12 women and a facilitator, and talk about work, family, and personal growth. Circle members get a vote on the yearly grant and early access to some programs.
Tips for your first visit
- Check the events page for the date, since many listings do not say whether an event is online or in person.
- The Nov. 4, 2026 celebration is in person in Greenville, Delaware, not Philadelphia, and tickets are reserved through a link on the join page.
- The peer groups page asks you to confirm cost and availability before you apply, because parts of it may be out of date.
Newcomer welcome
Fine for newcomers, but you may need to speak up (3 out of 5). Why we say this: Most events are open to anyone, and the site has a clear join link. Peer groups need an online application, and no Circle fee is listed..
Cost and commitment
- Cost
- Cost not known yet. Joining the Circle is done through a PayPal donation link, and no set dues are listed. Peer group fees are not shown.
Access and languages
- Wheelchair access
- We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
- Languages spoken
- We do not know yet which languages are spoken.
Requirements
We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.
How to reach them
We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.
- Website: greatdames.com Source: nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026
- Contact: Sharon Hake Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Pennsylvania extract, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026
Sources and last check
Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.
- Last seen active
- September 2026 (See the evidence)
- Last checked by our team
- October 8, 2026
- Status
- Active
- Our confidence in this listing
- Medium
- IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Pennsylvania extract, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Location, Contact name, Ein
- nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Location, Website, Contact name, Ein
- greatdames.com, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Audience, First step, Status, Last sign of life
- greatdames.com, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary
- greatdames.com, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Audience, Cost, What they do, First step
- greatdames.com, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Audience, Schedule, First step, First visit tips
- greatdames.com, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Schedule, Status, Last sign of life, First visit tips
- greatdames.com, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: First step
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