Stella & Dot Gives Back
every order gives back
education is power.
We give 1% or more of every purchase to organizations that support scholarships for women who are the first generation to attend college. When you empower a woman, you change her community and the world. To date, we have contributed over $10 million in cash and product to causes that support women and children.
our impact
Here are our three pillars of support:
first-gen scholarships
Scholarships for women who are the first in their families to attend college.
women & children
Cash and product donations to causes that support women, children and families in need.
community change
Because when you empower a woman, the impact ripples through her family and community.
contributed in cash and product to causes supporting women and children to date.
โEducation is power. When you empower a woman, you change her community and the world.โ
Jessica Herrin
Founder
Our giving story
fifteen years of giving
The Stella & Dot Foundation is founded to create positive change in womenโs lives through education and economic empowerment.
With $500K raised for ACCION USA, buildOn and Girls Inc., our Foundation rings the NASDAQ closing bell.
Our Foundation relaunches with Every Mother Counts to support maternal health โ passing $1.6M raised.
We launch always-on giving, so every single order gives back to women and children.
1%+ of every purchase funds scholarships for first-generation college women, plus a $50,000 scholarship each year.
Our trusted partners
organizations weโve given to
Women's Health
Living Beyond Breast Cancer
A national nonprofit connecting people impacted by breast cancer with trusted information and a community of support.
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Maternal Health
Every Mother Counts
Working to make pregnancy and childbirth safe for every mother, everywhere.
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Children & Families
Family House
A home away from home for families of children receiving treatment at UCSF Benioff Childrenโs Hospitals.
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Empowerment
Dress for Success
Empowering women to achieve economic independence with a network of support, professional attire and career tools.
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Children & Families
HollyRod Foundation
Providing medical, physical and emotional support to families living with Parkinsonโs disease and autism.
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Women & Girls
Project Glimmer
Delivering gifts of encouragement to women and girls in need, reminding them they are seen and valued.
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No Kid Hungry
Working to end childhood hunger by connecting kids with the healthy food they need to thrive.
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Education
Girls Inc.
Inspiring all girls to be strong, smart and bold through mentoring and research-based programming.
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Education
buildOn
Breaking the cycle of poverty, illiteracy and low expectations through service and education โ including building schools.
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share the style, spread the good
Creators and influencers can share our pieces with their communities through ShopMy โ and every purchase they inspire gives 1% or more to scholarships for first-generation college women.
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How does every order give back?
We give 1% or more of every purchase to organizations that support scholarships for women who are the first generation to attend college. Each year we also fund a $50,000 scholarship donation. Thereโs nothing extra you need to do โ the giving is built in.
What is Shop For A Cause?
Throughout the year, we spotlight a cause with a dedicated drop. A percentage of sales from those featured pieces goes directly to that partner.
Are there exclusions on Shop For A Cause donations?
Donations are calculated on the retail purchase price of eligible items during the campaign period. Orders paid with product credits or store credits, or placed with discounts, may be excluded โ see each campaign for specific terms.
Why first-generation college scholarships?
We believe education is power. When you empower a woman, you change her community and the world โ and being the first in a family to attend college changes whatโs possible for every generation after her.
How can I get involved?
Shop our current cause drop, follow along on social for upcoming campaigns, or, if youโre a creator, share your favorite pieces with your community through ShopMy.