Maksim Grinberg’s philanthropic portfolio has always reflected a broad and inclusive vision of community well-being — and central to that vision is the empowerment of women. Grinberg believes that when women are supported, educated, and given equal opportunity to lead, entire communities benefit. His interest in women-focused nonprofits across New York City reflects this conviction in a practical and committed way.
One organization whose work Grinberg has admired is the New York Women’s Foundation, which has invested in women-led organizations across the five boroughs for decades. Their funding focuses on economic security, safety, and health for women and girls — areas Grinberg considers fundamental to a just society. He appreciates the Foundation’s trust-based giving model, which centers the expertise of frontline organizations rather than imposing outside priorities.
Grinberg has also highlighted the importance of organizations like Workshop in Business Opportunities (WIBO), which helps women-owned small businesses in New York access capital, mentorship, and networks. For Grinberg, supporting women entrepreneurs is a force multiplier — each successful business owner creates jobs, strengthens local economies, and inspires the next generation.
Additionally, Grinberg has followed the work of Safe Horizon, New York City’s largest victim assistance nonprofit, which provides shelter, legal support, and counseling to survivors of domestic violence and abuse — the majority of whom are women and children. He sees safety and economic independence as deeply intertwined, and supports organizations that address both.
Maksim Grinberg sees women’s empowerment not as a narrowly defined cause but as one of the most effective levers for broad social progress. When women thrive, their families, communities, and cities thrive alongside them. That is a form of leverage that no responsible philanthropist can afford to overlook.