Impact100 East Bay

Our History If you are like many people, you have independently given time and money to worthy charities over the years. In June 2016, a group of Bay Area women was presented an opportunity to do more. The impetus came from Nancy Clark, a Danville businesswoman and Board member of a Sonoma County non-profit. While reviewing that organization’s financials, she noticed a very generous grant from a new donor, Impact100 Sonoma. Curious, Nancy learned more about Impact100’s all-volunteer, women-led philanthropic model. Inspired by the concept of creating a greater impact by pooling donations, she was amazed to find that no such organization existed in her area. So, she invited a small group of friends to hear from the women of Impact100 Sonoma. Afterward, she asked, “Are you interested in starting something similar here?” The response was an immediate “Yes!” Energized, the women got busy and Impact100 East Bay was born. In September 2017, Impact100 East Bay proudly awarded its first grant. Five years later, our membership had grown sufficiently enough that we were able to award two grants for the first time. The equation is simple: the more members we have, the greater our ability to provide multiple grants that will assist those in need. Immense unmet needs continue to challenge so many in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. Through the process of vetting grant applications, the women of Impact100 East Bay have come to know many local nonprofits that heroically serve others in our communities. Their contributions motivate us to do even more.