Nashville Charities: $100,000 Grant Opportunity from Impact100

Wendy Huffman | WBN News Nashville | May 14, 2025

Impact100 Nashville is now inviting local charities to submit Letters of Intent for 2025 grants.

From June 1 through June 30, local nonprofits can submit LOIs through Submittable for a chance to receive transformational funding. The organization operates on the principle of collective giving, where 100 or more women each contribute $1,000 annually to fund one or more high-impact grants every year.

Since its launch, Impact100 Nashville has awarded over $1.2 million to organizations creating tangible change across Middle Tennessee. Among the past recipients:

• A Step Ahead of Middle Tennessee prevents unplanned pregnancies by providing education and access to free, long-acting, reversible contraception
• Tennessee Justice Center fights for equitable access to health care and economic stability for Tennessee’s most vulnerable populations.
• Corner to Corner helps underestimated entrepreneurs—many of them women of color—launch small businesses that contribute to local economic empowerment.
• Raphah Institute leads in restorative justice, providing innovative support for youth and families affected by the justice system.

These grants are not just financial boosts—they're endorsements that elevate visibility, attract additional funding, and scale impact.

Collective Giving Provides Philanthropy and Friendship.

Membership in Impact100 offers more than the chance to give. While the 2025 enrollment period closed on April 30, membership remains open year-round to women philanthropists and corporate sponsors eager to be part of something bigger. Members are directly involved in reviewing grants, visiting nonprofits, and choosing who will receive funding. It's a front-row seat to community transformation.

Perhaps the greatest benefit is the bond between members. Through networking events, educational forums, and casual social gatherings, Impact100 cultivates a unique sisterhood of changemakers. As member Jackie Carr said, “At my first event, I knew I’d found my people.” These relationships—built on shared values and purpose—often extend far beyond the grant cycle, offering lasting friendships and a sense of belonging. Impact100 is an international organization; if you are not in Nashville, you can look on their website to see if there is a local organization, or start one!

Impact100 empowers women to give boldly, connect deeply, and change their community together. For more information, see the Impact100 Nashville website.

Tags: #Impact100 Nashville, #Women Philanthropists, #Collective Giving, #Nashville Nonprofits, #Power Of Community #Grants and Funding

Wendy Huffman is the Editor of WBN News Nashville and Africa Edition, where she brings the fun back to journalism—covering local buzz, business insight, and some serious subjects in between. Her role with the Africa Edition grew from her deep commitment to the continent through LetsMakeTheDifference.org, the international nonprofit she founded to empower and uplift underserved communities. 

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Sources: Impact100 Nashville Grant Guidelines, Member Interviews