FAQ

We award high-impact grants to nonprofits in the Greater Richmond region by:

• Engaging at least 100 women to award one transformational grant by making individual contributions of $1,100 or $600 (a small portion of your contribution, up to $100, supports daily operations and membership development). The donations received determine the grant amount we award each year. 

• Awarding at least one annual $100,000 grant to a local nonprofit determined by a vote of the membership. Every member, regardless of giving level, gets a vote at the Big Give.

• Educating members about community issues and the nonprofits that are addressing those issues most effectively.

• Forming member-led Grants Review Committees to review and select the grant finalists.

Regardless of your membership level, every member gets a vote at the Big Give. Additional benefits include:

• Collectively funding transformational grants to help local Richmond nonprofits meet critical needs, launch new projects and foster innovation

• Becoming better informed about local issues through hands-on opportunities and Impact 100-sponsored events

• Expanding your network through relationships with other women who share your love of Richmond

• Serving as a philanthropic role model in the community

• Developing leadership skills through volunteer opportunities

• Making more informed decisions about personal giving

We consider grant requests from nonprofits in the Greater Richmond region that fall under one of these five focus areas: 

• Arts & Culture
• Education
• Environment
• Family
• Health & Wellness

Our giving season has transitioned to a calendar year. All contributions must be received by October 1, 2023, in time for the Big Give event. 

The easiest and quickest way to make a donation is on our Join page with a credit card, debit card, and ACH transfer but we can certainly facilitate donations by check or DAF transfers. Email impact100rva@gmail.org for instructions. 

NO! Anyone can make a tax-deductible donation, in any amount, to support our efforts.  Simply follow the instructions on Join page.

100% of your contribution is a charitable donation. Tax-deductible status is possible through Impact 100 Richmond’s partnership with Grapevine and Social Good Fund.  Contributions made by December 31 are tax-deductible for that year. 

You can pay online with a credit card or ACH withdrawal at our Join page. You can set the timing of the contribution to pay now or by our deadline each year. 

A small portion of your contribution, approximately $100, supports daily operations, membership development, administrative costs and event expenses, so we can remain sustainable. These contributions are tax-deductible. In addition, members can make a donation above their giving level for the same purpose. Anyone can contribute to our program with a one-time or recurring donation, without joining as a member. We also seek out in-kind sponsors as much as possible.

You can participate at a level that is personally meaningful. Do a little, or do a lot; it's up to you. As a 100% volunteer-driven organization, we rely on member expertise to keep us moving forward. We encourage all members to volunteer on a committee or on the Leadership Team, participate in our educational programs, or support our nonprofit partners in an additional capacity. Email us at impact100rva@gmail.com If you would like to get more involved.

Your contribution provides annual membership. Members set their contributions to renew annually or pay one year at a time. Our flexible membership levels allow you to adjust your contribution amount if your financial circumstances change.