Tory Burch Foundation Fellows Program
Tory Burch Foundation
Financial resources (varies)
Annual fellowship for women founders with $75K+ revenue
Annual fellowship for women entrepreneurs generating at least $75,000 annually. Each cohort of ~50 fellows receives business education, peer network access with 400+ alumni entrepreneurs, coaching from business experts, and financial resources. Application window: September–November for announcements in May of the following year.
- Funding type
- Program
- Level
- Foundation
- Amount
- Financial resources + business education + peer network (specific cash amount not publicly disclosed for current cohort)
- Realistic amount
- Program historically offered $5,000 AmEx business credit; current cohort financial amount not publicly confirmed
- Deadline
- Annual: applications open ~September, close November 11. Selections announced May of following year.
- Status
- between-intakes
- States
- Nationwide
- Payment model
- lump sum
Who qualifies
- Woman entrepreneur who owns the largest stake in the business
- 21 years or older
- English proficient
- US legal resident
- For-profit business in any industry
- Majority-owned and controlled by women (51%+)
- Generating minimum $75,000 annually
- Business formed and operating in the United States
Hard requirements
- Women ownership required
- Demographic eligibility: women-owned
- Minimum $75,000 annual revenue
What it covers
Eligible expenses
- Any business use of financial resources provided
- Business education and coaching (provided in-kind)
- Networking events and advisory sessions (provided in-kind)
Ineligible expenses
- Personal expenses
- Non-profit organizations
- Businesses not majority women-owned
How to apply
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1
Review eligibility and program fit
Confirm $75K+ annual revenue, 51%+ woman ownership, US residency, and age 21+. The program is selective — assess your narrative before applying.
~1 hrs
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2
Complete online application
Submit business overview, founder bio, revenue documentation, and essay responses about your business challenges and growth vision.
~4 hrs
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3
Interview (for finalists)
Shortlisted applicants participate in interviews with Foundation staff or advisors.
~2 hrs
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4
Await selection announcement
Fellows for the cohort are announced in May of the year following application.
~0 hrs
The $75K revenue floor is firm — this is for established women founders, not startups. Peer network (400+ alumni) is the primary long-term value over any cash component.
Deadline & timing
The 2025 cohort application closed November 11, 2025. The 2026 cohort (announced May 2026) is currently being selected; the next application cycle for the 2027 cohort will open around September 2026.
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