About the Foundation

Women Legislators of Maryland Foundation, Inc.

Women Legislators of Maryland Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) corporation organized exclusively for educational and charitable purposes including:

  • to provide funding to the Women Legislators of the Maryland General Assembly, Inc., and to assist that organization in the achievement of its educational and charitable purposes;
  • to provide an avenue to support and address community and public awareness of and participation in programs involving equal rights for women and children primarily in connection with employment and other economic and social opportunities through education and research, program development, and related activities;
  • to promote and coordinate private sector involvement with and support for the Women Legislators of the Maryland General Assembly, Inc.;
  • and to accept, raise, invest and distribute funds.


2009-2010 Board of Directors

Hon. Mary Louise Preis, President

J. Elizabeth Garraway, Ph.D., Vice President

Hon. Gloria G. Lawlah, Secretary/Treasurer


Hon. Helen D. Bentley

Jana Howard Carey

Frances H. Glendening

Gary Puckrein, Ph.D.

Hon. J. Anita Stup

Brontè D. Jones, Ph.D.