The Independent Women's Forum is a non-partisan, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Founded in 1992, IWF's mission is to rebuild civil society by advancing economic liberty, personal responsibility, and political freedom. IWF fosters greater respect for limited government, equality under the law, property rights, free markets, strong families, and a powerful and effective national defense and foreign policy. IWF is home to the next wave of the nation's most influential scholars—women who are committed to promoting and defending economic opportunity and political freedom.