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

Since 2009, Impact 100 Richmond has awarded more than $2 million to local nonprofits, targeting high-impact projects that transform our local community. 

Transformational grants allow organizations to change themselves, or the community, by creating a new paradigm, expanding operations, developing a new project, or initiating a new service area, idea, or program. Transformational projects can also respond to the current environment, change the way a community thinks, or dare to shift consciousness. 

We fund specific nonprofit projects that:

• Foster change and have a long-term positive impact;
• Are new programs or expansions & improvements of existing programs that can change the way an organization or a community operates;
• May be programmatic and/or capital (i.e. buildings) in nature; 
• Can demonstrate specific, measurable goals.

All grants must meet the following criteria: (i) organization has a 501c3 status, an annual operational budget above $250,000, has been in existence for 36 months or longer, and currently is in good standing in the state where the entity was formed; (ii) project must serve needs in the City of Richmond and/or the surrounding counties (Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, and Powhatan); (iii) funds should be utilized within 12-18 months, and (iv) the program should demonstrate sustainability following the use of Impact 100 funds.

Impact 100 Richmond DOES NOT provide funding to support a particular individual, a political campaign, a program that requires participants to be of a specific religion, or a program that excludes participants on the basis of sexual orientation. Please refer to our non-discrimination policy for additional details: https://impact100rva.org/non-discrimination-policy.

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

The easiest and quickest way to make a donation is on our Join page using a credit, debit card or ACH/E-check. We can also facilitate donations by check from your personal account, DAF or IRA.

For Personal Check or Payment from IRA by Check

Please make the check payable to "Impact 100 Richmond."The check should be mailed to: Impact 100 Richmond, P.O. Box 6281, Richmond, VA 23230.  Please make sure we know to expect your check by filling out our payment system prompts here at Donate Later.

For a Check from a Donor Advised Fund

From your DAF portal, select "Impact 100 Richmond" (EIN:99-4187345). The check should be mailed to: Impact 100 Richmond, P.O. Box 6281, Richmond, VA 23230.
 

Please make sure we know to expect your check by filling out our payment system prompts here at Donate Later.

For ACH Payments or Direct Transfers

Please include the following information: Impact 100 Richmond (EIN 99-4187345), Wells Fargo Account#: 7406549274, Routing #: 051400549. For wire transfers, please use Routing #: 121000248. 

Our bank will not charge a fee for bank transfers, but your bank may. 

Please make sure we know to expect your check by filling out our payment system prompts here at Donate Later.

If you have questions, please contact us at impact100rva@gmail.com. 

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. Impact 100 is a 501(c)(3) public charirty (EIN 99-4187345). Contributions made by December 31st are tax-deductible for that year. It is easy to get your tax letter from your member portal. You can create a log in and track your annual donations easily at the Member Portal Link.

The easiest and quickest way to make a donation is on our Join page using a credit, debit card or ACH/E-check. We can also facilitate donations by check from your personal account, DAF or IRA by following the member prompts at the Donate Later link.

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.