Impact100 Nashville

What Impact100 Nashville does

Impact100 Nashville is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt women's giving circle founded in 2014 (originally as Impact Nashville, rebranded to Impact100 Nashville in 2020 to align with Impact100 Global). It operates a pooled-capital philanthropy model in which each member contributes $1,000 annually, 100% of which is passed through to grants for local nonprofits, while corporate and in-kind sponsors underwrite overhead and events independently. Since inception the chapter has awarded more than $1,443,000 across 25+ grants; the 2025 cycle disbursed $174,000 to three organizations, and the 2023 cycle disbursed $230,000 to four. Annual grantmaking consists of a $100,000 Transformation & Innovation Grant (with Spark Grants of ~$37,000 each when funding permits), selected through a multi-stage process (Letter of Intent, full application, site visits, finalist presentations at The Big Give) by member vote across five focus areas: Arts & Culture, Education, Environment/Preservation/Recreation, Family, and Health & Wellness.

The organization serves three constituencies: women philanthropists in Middle Tennessee who pool $1,000 contributions to vote on grant recipients, corporate and in-kind sponsors (Platinum $10K through Bronze $1K) including Humana, CBIZ, Delta Dental, Vaco, and KPL, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits across ten Middle Tennessee counties with gross revenues between $500,000 and $5,000,000. The technology stack is non-proprietary: Submittable handles grant application intake and review, and NeonCRM manages member, donor, and SMS communications. Operational governance rests on a volunteer Board of Directors with named functional roles (Membership, Sponsorship, Marketing, Finance, Grants, Focus Area, Events, Data Analytics, Community Liaison).

Revenue mechanics are split: membership dues flow entirely to grants, while Platinum-to-Bronze corporate sponsorships and in-kind contributions of goods and services (catering, venue, A/V, printing, marketing, accounting) fund operations and events. Distribution to members is grassroots — Garden Parties, Happy Hours, Coffee Connections, The Big Reveal, and The Big Give — augmented by earned media (WKRN Local on 2, NewsChannel 5, Nashville Lifestyles, NFocus, cityCURRENT podcast) and corporate sponsor networks. Impact100 Nashville is one of 60+ chapters in the Impact100 Global network, which has collectively granted more than $105 million worldwide.

Name

Impact100 Nashville

Legal name

Impact100 Nashville

Website

https://nashville.impact100council.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Impact100 Nashville is a 501(c)(3) women's giving circle, founded 2014, where members contribute $1,000 annually to collectively award $100,000+ grants to Middle Tennessee nonprofits across five focus areas, with overhead funded separately by corporate sponsors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Philanthropy

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Other Grantmaking and Giving Services (813219)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Charities & Grantmaking Intermediaries (BPAGAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Impact Investing & Social Finance (Funds, CDFIs, Microfinance) (BPAGALAA), Fundraising & Annual Giving (EDALAOAB)

Keywords

• Women's giving circle
• Collective philanthropy
• Community grantmaking
• Nonprofit grant funding
• Corporate sponsorship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Nashville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Each member contributes $1,000 annually, and 100% of membership contributions go directly to grants awarded to local nonprofits. This is the primary revenue stream that funds the organization's grant-making activities.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors support the organization's overhead and events through financial sponsorships at Platinum ($10,000), Gold ($5,000), Silver ($2,500), and Bronze ($1,000) levels, as well as in-kind donations of goods and services (catering, venue space, A/V, printing, marketing, accounting). Sponsors also include member sponsorship of underserved women who cannot afford the $1,000 membership.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Impact100 Nashville operates a women's giving circle in which each member contributes $1,000 annually and 100% of contributions are pooled to award large grants to local 501(c)(3) nonprofits in the 10-county Middle Tennessee region. The primary deliverable is the $100,000 Transformation and Innovation Grant, supplemented by Spark Grants when funding permits, with grant recipients selected through a democratic member voting process supported by a multi-stage review (LOI, full application, site visits, finalist presentations).

Product overview

Impact100 Nashville is a women's giving circle organization that facilitates collective philanthropy. The core service is a grant-making program where members contribute $1,000 annually to collectively award $100,000 grants to Middle Tennessee nonprofits. The organization operates two main grant programs: the Transformation and Innovation Grant ($100,000) for established nonprofits and the Spark Grant for emerging innovations. Members participate through five Focus Area Committees aligned with Impact100 Global's framework: Arts & Culture, Education, Environment/Preservation & Recreation, Family, and Health & Wellness. The organization transitioned to this five-focus-area structure in 2025. The annual grant cycle includes Letter of Intent submissions (June), full applications (August), site visits (October), and the Big Give voting event (November).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Transformation and Innovation Grant Annual $100,000 grant awarded to a single Middle Tennessee 501(c)(3) nonprofit for projects that bring meaningful change in Arts & Culture, Education, Environment/Preservation & Recreation, Family, or Health & Wellness. Awarded when at least 100 members contribute $1,000 each and selected through a multi-stage review process culminating in member voting at The Big Give.
• Spark Grant Smaller grant program (typically $37,000 each in 2025) awarded alongside the Transformation and Innovation Grant when total membership funding exceeds the base amount, designed to support emerging innovations in additional Middle Tennessee nonprofits.
• Individual Membership Annual membership for individual women at $1,000 per year, providing one vote in the grant selection process, access to Focus Area committees, and participation in member events including The Big Reveal and The Big Give. 100% of contributions go directly to grants awarded to local nonprofits.
• Corporate Sponsorship Program Sponsorship program for businesses and organizations providing financial or in-kind support for Impact100 Nashville's overhead and signature events, with tiered benefits including event recognition, social media acknowledgment, website visibility, and delegate memberships.
• Focus Area Committees Five volunteer committees corresponding to the grant focus areas, where members review grant applications, engage with nonprofits, and help shape funding decisions throughout the annual grant cycle.

Quantifiable outcome

• $1,443,000+ in total grants awarded since founding in 2014
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, minor and supporting.

• VacocoreOthersVaco, a staffing and consulting firm with offices in Brentwood, has served as the host venue for multiple Impact100 Nashville signature events including the Annual Members Meeting and Voting Event (November 2023) and The Big Reveal. Vaco opens its beautiful office space for events and provides food and beverages for members and guests, serving as a long-standing in-kind sponsor.
• HumanamajorOthersHumana served as the presenting sponsor for The Big Reveal event in 2023, providing financial support for the signature event that announces the total grant amount for the year.
• CBIZmajorOthersCBIZ is a Gold Level corporate sponsor ($5,000) for Impact100 Nashville. As a Gold sponsor, CBIZ receives two Impact100 memberships for delegates, Silver level benefits, and presenting sponsor designation at the Grant Recipient check presentation ceremony.
• Delta DentalmajorOthersDelta Dental is a corporate sponsor for Impact100 Nashville, appearing at the Silver or Gold level on the organization's sponsorship page. Their sponsorship supports the organization's overhead and events.
• KPLminorOthersKPL is listed as an in-kind sponsor for Impact100 Nashville, providing donations of goods or services (likely printing, legal, or professional services) in exchange for recognition at events and on the website and social media.
• Barge Design SolutionscoreOthersBarge Design Solutions, a Nashville-based design and architecture firm, has served as the venue host for multiple Impact100 Nashville events including The Big Reveal (2022, 2023) and the Grant Award Celebration in 2021. Their downtown Nashville office hosts the organization's flagship events.
• Impact100 GlobalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImpact100 Nashville is the Nashville, Tennessee chapter of Impact100 Global, a worldwide network of women's giving circles. Impact100 Global provides branding, marketing support, annual conferences, and a shared framework of best practices. The organization has more than 60 chapters across the United States and globally, having collectively granted over $105 million to local nonprofits. Impact100 Nashville aligns its five focus areas with the global organization's framework.
• SubmittablesupportingTechnology or IntegrationSubmittable is the online grant management platform used by Impact100 Nashville for processing all grant applications. Nonprofits create accounts on Submittable to submit Letters of Intent and full grant applications, with the platform managing the review, scoring, and communication workflow.
• WKRN TV Local on 2minorGTM or Marketing PartnerWKRN TV's Local on 2 program has featured Impact100 Nashville multiple times (2023, 2024, 2025) in live in-studio interviews with the Board President and grant recipients. The media partnership amplifies the organization's mission and recruitment reach in the Nashville market.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Impact100 Chicago: One of the larger Impact100 chapters operating the identical women's giving circle model in a major metro market. Provides a benchmark for chapter-level scale and member engagement strategies.
• Impact100 Global: The umbrella network of which Impact100 Nashville is a chapter. Operates the same women's collective giving model at global scale, having coordinated 60+ chapters and over $105M in collective grants. Directly comparable business model and grantmaking framework.
• Impact100 Austin: Original Impact100 chapter in Austin, Texas, which served as the model for Impact100 Nashville (founded in 2014). Operates the same $1,000 member × 100 women = $100,000 grant model in a comparable mid-sized metro market.

Broad incumbents

• United Way of Greater Nashville: Major federated giving organization operating in the same Nashville geography. While employing a different giving model (workplace payroll deduction, federated allocations), it competes for the same corporate sponsor and individual donor dollars.
• AAUW (American Association of University Women): National nonprofit advancing equity for women through giving, advocacy, and grant programs (including community action grants). Targets a similar demographic of women engaged in philanthropy and community impact, though at national scale.

Regional players

• The Healing Trust: Nashville-based health-focused foundation that awards grants to nonprofits in Middle Tennessee. Operates in overlapping geographies with Impact100 Nashville's Health & Wellness focus area, addressing similar nonprofit applicant pool.
• The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee: Major Nashville-area community grantmaker managing hundreds of funds and distributing millions annually to local nonprofits. Competes for corporate philanthropy dollars and nonprofit grant applications in the same 10-county geography as Impact100 Nashville.

Emerging players

• Women's Foundation of the South: Regional women's foundation serving Southern states with pooled philanthropy directed at gender equity and community impact. Operates a similar gender-focused collective giving philosophy at broader geographic scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/impact100Nashville
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/impact100nashville
• Instagraminstagram.com/impact100nashville

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments6 records

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