Who Is Impact 100?

In Brief:

•👩‍👩‍👧‍👧 Who: Impact 100 Northwest Florida, a group of philanthropic women.

•💵 What: Awarding $100,000 grants to local nonprofits.

•📅 When: Membership drives start January 2024; grants are awarded annually.

•📍 Where: Okaloosa and Walton Counties, Florida.

•🌟 Why: To create transformative impact in arts, education, environment, family, and health sectors.

Who is Impact 100 of Northwest Florida, Inc.?

The concept is simple: 100 women donate $1,000 each, creating a $100,000 high-impact grant. This grant enables a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Okaloosa or Walton County to achieve extraordinary things. Membership is open to all women over 18, including those who live outside of Okaloosa and Walton Counties. Importantly, 100% of each member’s contribution is awarded to nonprofit organizations, with no administrative costs deducted. The more members we have, the more grants we can give.

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Who can receive the $100,000 Grants?

Established 501(c)(3) nonprofits, except those whose primary purpose and use of grant funds are for religious or political activities, in Okaloosa and Walton Counties are eligible for grants. Grant applications are accepted for projects in five focus areas:

Arts and Culture
Education
Environment, Recreation & Preservation
Family
Health and Wellness

Impact100 NWF members collaborate to decide which nonprofit projects receive funding through our grant process.

Who received the grants for 2024?

5 transformational $100,000 grants given to five amazing nonprofits.

Arts & Culture Category–Destin History and Fishing Museum

Education Category–Emerald Coast Autism Center

Environment, Recreation & Preservation Category–Gulfarium C.A.R.E Foundation

Family Category–The Arc of the Emerald Coast

Health & Wellness Category–Children’s Volunteer Health Network, Inc.

How involved is membership?

Membership involvement can be as little as donating your money and nothing more. Every member gets to vote to decide which application finalists receive the grant. If you would like to be more involved, you can participate by being on one of the grant committees. These committees review the application and have an opportunity to visit the nonprofits in person to learn more.

Where can I find out more?

You can find out more by visiting the website. Starting in January, Impact 100 will host membership recruitment events at various locations all around Okaloosa and Walton County. I would invite to come a bite, a drink and to find out more!

So, who is Impact 100? Impact 100 is a group of women pulling their resource to make an impact on the community they live in. Impact100 NWF believes that collaborative and informed financial giving makes a significant difference in the lives of others and enhances the well-being of our region. We support nonprofit organizations, advance responsible giving, and serve as an example of effective philanthropy. Imagine the possibilities when we come together, determined to make a difference.

Join us and make an IMPACT in your community!