Impact 100 Redwood Circle

*****Impact 100 Redwood Circle’s Mission*******Creating transformative, lasting change in Sonoma County through the collective philanthropy of women.** **WHO WE ARE** Impact 100 Redwood Circle is a giving circle that welcomes women of all ages and experiences who are passionate about making our community a better place. We educate our members about local needs and work collaboratively to award grants that make an impact in Sonoma County. We connect our members to meaningful opportunities with nonprofits in our community. We offer events for women to network and socialize with other community-spirited women. **WHAT WE DO** We empower Sonoma County women to invest in a more sustainable nonprofit community through collective giving and responsible stewardship. Impact 100 Redwood Circle is committed to supporting and enabling local women to serve as philanthropic leaders by collectively funding significant grants that will make a lasting impact in our community. **HOW WE DO IT** Impact 100 Redwood Circle members commit to making an annual charitable investment of $1,000 as an Individual Membership or Dyad Membership (2 members @ $500 each). Each grant cycle, members nominate local nonprofits for our grants. Eligible nominees are then invited to submit applications. Our volunteer grant committees review and evaluate applications and present finalists to the entire membership for voting. Our annual awards include one Impact Grant of $100,000, two Merit Grants, and multiple, smaller Community Grants. The dollar amounts of the Merit and Community Grants are determined each year depending upon funds available. **OUR IMPACT** Our giving circle has over 250 inspired women, who believe we are stronger together, are engaged in meetings, socials, and educational workshops, all in support of the grant cycles and understanding the impact of our philanthropy. Since inception, Impact 100 Redwood Circle have granted over $1.45 million to local nonprofits in Sonoma County between 2015 and 2023. Which accounts for 60 grants to 52 organizations and 10 Merit awards.