We are thrilled to announce the 10 Impact100 SRQ Grant Finalists! These nonprofits will present their initiatives at our Annual Celebration & Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, January 20th. That evening, members will cast their votes to select 8 Grant Recipients for the 2025 Giving Year. |
2025 Grant Finalists at Meet the Finalists Media Event
Back Row, L-R: Rebecca Eldredge, Damon Moore, Robyn Bell, Rachel Spivey, Celeste Martens, Jesse Coleman, Brian Walton, Vanessa Alcantara, William McKeever, Rebecca Cross, Justin Halas.
Seated, L-R: Abbey Kuhn, Patrick Guerin, III, Rick Kerby, Kelly Beavers, Krista Post, Ariel Aparicio-Jerro, Gabrielle Triplett, Austyn Culhane (missing from photo, Jane Weinman) |
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| Florida Cultural Group
Play it Forward: Outfitting a Home for Community Music
The proposed initiative would create a fully furnished, acoustically optimized, and turnkey-ready rehearsal room in the new Sara’s Studios conservatory with the funding of percussion instruments, musician chairs, and music stands. |
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WSLR + Fogartyville Built for Belonging: Fully-Equipped, Flexible, Community-Driven Space for Creativity and Participation
The proposed initiative would convert its static listening venue to a fully equipped, welcoming venue for the community through targeted technology and infrastructure upgrades to its gathering space. |
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Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County ReadingPals and Storytimers
The proposed initiative would strengthen early literacy and school readiness in underserved communities in Manatee County with the addition of family engagement kits and take-home books for the current program for 4-year olds and adding engaging, story-based literacy sessions for 3-year olds. |
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| Selah Freedom Safeguarding our Youth - See The Signs
The proposed initiative would raise detection skills for middle school and high school students about the red flags of unhealthy relationships that can lead to trafficking with the addition of a new Prevention Advocate for Sarasota and an age-appropriate video to show in classrooms. |
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ENVIRONMENT, RECREATION
& ANIMAL WELFARE |
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| Oyster River Ecology Suncoast Community-Led Oyster Reef Revival
The proposed initiative would accelerate the restoration effort to revive the important oyster habitat and improve water quality in the Manatee River with the purchase of a cargo trailer, a skiff boat and a pickup truck. |
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| Save Our Seabirds Wings of Hope: Pelican Initiative
The proposed initiative would increase the number of birds that can be rehabilitated and ideally returned to their natural habitat with the reconstruction of a hurricane-damaged 20’ x 50’ flight pen enclosure and the addition of an identically-sized structure using stronger materials. |
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Academy at Glengary, Inc. Blueprint of Self-Support (BOSS): A Family Affair
The proposed initiative would help members and their families create personalized plans for independent living, employment, finances, legal needs, special needs trusts, and housing when their caregivers can no longer provide support by funding a Family Care Coordinator. |
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Manatee Children's Services Healing Paws, Helping Hands: Coordinating Treatment and Compassion for Child Abuse Victims
The proposed initiative would strengthen volunteer engagement and help children recover from the trauma of abuse and neglect with comfort, trust, and healing by funding a Volunteer Coordinator and introducing a therapy dog program. |
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| Hand Up To Victory Next Steps Sarasota The proposed initiative would support individuals from Sarasota County who are exiting incarceration, detox, treatment programs, or homelessness, significantly improving the outcome for those at the highest risk of relapse or instability by providing immediate housing and essential recovery support. |
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| Loveland Center, Inc. Ride Together, Rise Together
The proposed initiative would ensure that individuals with disabilities and seniors residing at Loveland Center have dependable transportation to live active, connected lives with the purchase of four additional accessible vans and minibuses. |
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To learn more about our Grant Finalists and to read their initiatives, click below. |
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A heartfelt thank you to our Legacy Loop members for hosting the Meet the Finalists Media Event. Your support and dedication made it an unforgettable event! |
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Visit our photographer's page to see pictures from today's
Meet the Finalists Media Event |
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JOIN US FOR THE MOST ANTICIPATED EVENT OF THE 2025 GIVING YEAR!
Ten nonprofit finalists--two from each of our five Focus Areas--will take the stage to present their impactful initiatives to all attendees. Members will cast their votes, deciding which eight finalists will receive an Impact100 SRQ grant.
This year, because of the generosity of our 864 members, eight grants of $108,000 each will be awarded! Don't miss the opportunity to be a part of this unforgettable evening of impact, inspiration and community-powered change.
* Light appetizers and a cash bar will be provided.
* Parking is available at the Municipal Auditorium and the Van Wezel.
* Renew your membership for the 2026 Giving Year at the event.
Event Details
* Doors open at 5:00 pm. Presentations will begin promptly at 6:00 pm.
* Voting information will be sent to 2025 members prior to the event.
* Please charge up and bring a mobile device (phone or cellular-enabled tablet) for voting.
* Shop our new collection of branded Impact100 SRQ logo merchandise.
Voting is reserved for 2025 members. We extend a warm welcome to our 2026 members to please attend.
Currently registration is open to members only,
with possible guest availability for interested individuals. |
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110% Membership: A Small Difference that Makes a Big Impact
You’ve heard us say it many times—our model is simple and powerful: At least 100 women each contribute a $1,000 tax-deductible donation, and together we award grants of at least $100,000 to local nonprofits in five focus areas: Arts, Culture & History; Education; Environment, Recreation & Animal Welfare; Family; and Health & Wellness. But like every nonprofit organization, Impact100 SRQ has operational expenses. And if 100% of your membership contribution goes directly to grants—how do we cover those costs?
One important way is through our 110% Memberships. What Is a 110% Membership?
A member who joins or renews at the 110% level contributes $1,100: - $1,000 goes directly to funding transformational grants.
- $100 supports K.I.S.S.—Keeping Impact Self Sustaining—by helping cover operating expenses.
Other Ways We Sustain Our Mission In addition to 110% Memberships, we rely on: -
Friends of Impact – Members who give additional donations to support the work of our chapter.
- Business Supporters – Local businesses that contribute general support or sponsor all or part of our events.
Both Friends of Impact and Business Supporters are recognized on our website. What Do Operating Expenses Include?
Your support helps fund essential items such as: - Member database software, maintenance, and support
- Submittable, our grant application and review platform
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Insurance and required registrations
- Post Office Box and storage rental for signage and event supplies
- Venue rental, production costs, and catering for signature events like the Annual Celebration and The Big Reveal
Your Impact100 SRQ Board is committed to keeping expenses as low as possible. However, rising costs make Keeping Impact Self Sustaining more challenging each year. As you join or renew for 2026, please consider choosing the 110% Membership and helping ensure the long-term sustainability of our chapter.
Year-End Contributions
The end of the year is approaching quickly! Now is the perfect time to join, renew, or participate in the Friends of Impact program if you want your contribution to apply to your 2025 tax deductions.
If you are mailing your payment, please do so early to avoid holiday delays and ensure it arrives by December 31.
Your gift is fully tax-deductible as allowed by law.
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OUR MISSION
To empower women to collectively fund transformational grants to nonprofits in Sarasota & Manatee Counties. |
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