Impact100 Atlanta

What Impact100 Atlanta does

Impact100 Atlanta, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) women's collective giving nonprofit founded in February 2022 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The organization operates a pooled-donation model in which members each contribute a minimum of $1,000 annually — with upgrade tiers at $1,100 (Member PLUS) and $1,600 (Member PLUS Champion, which includes a $500 scholarship match) — and the full base contribution is aggregated into transformational grants of at least $100,000 awarded to 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving 11 Metro Atlanta counties. In 2026, the chapter fielded 450 members and awarded a record $450,000 across all five focus areas: Arts & Culture, Education, Family, Health & Wellness, and Environment/Recreation/Animal Welfare. Cumulative giving surpassed $1 million through 2025, with $733,000+ awarded through 2024 alone.

The organization is entirely volunteer-run with no paid staff, and it relies on a standard SaaS technology stack: MemberLeap (a Vieth Consulting product) for membership management, event registration, and website operations; Submittable for grant application intake and review; and Stripe/Zelle for payment processing. Corporate sponsorship tiers (Diamond $10K+, Gold $5K–$9,999, Silver $2.5K–$4,999, Bronze $1K–$2,499, Friend of Impact $250–$999) provide supplementary revenue alongside general donations. Impact100 Atlanta is part of the global Impact100 network of 73+ sister chapters and is affiliated with Impact100 Global, the parent nonprofit founded by Wendy Steele.

The go-to-market model is community-led and word-of-mouth, anchored by signature events (Big Reveal in April, Meet the Finalists in September/October, Annual Meeting/Big Give in November), earned media coverage in local outlets (Fox5 Atlanta, 11Alive, Atlanta Magazine, Simply Buckhead, 97.1 The River), and a NextGen youth volunteer program for girls aged 13–18. Members vote to award grants after a competitive application process with site visits and 24-month post-grant support through the Impact In Action program. The chapter received Great Nonprofits 2024 Top-Rated recognition.

Name

Impact100 Atlanta

Legal name

Impact100 Atlanta, Inc.

Website

https://impact100atlanta.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Impact100 Atlanta is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) women's collective giving nonprofit in Metro Atlanta where members contribute $1,000+ annually to fund transformational grants of $100,000+ to local 501(c)(3) nonprofits across five focus areas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Women's Collective Giving / Philanthropic Grantmaking

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Charities & Grantmaking Intermediaries (BPAGAKAE)

Keywords

• Women collective giving
• Transformational grantmaking
• Nonprofit philanthropy services
• Community impact grants
• Membership-based fundraising

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Contributions: Women pay an annual membership contribution of $1,000 (Member tier), with optional upgrades to Member PLUS ($1,100) or Member PLUS Champion ($1,600). 100% of the base $1,000 contribution goes directly to the grant pool. Additional amounts cover administrative costs and support Member Match scholarships for women who need financial assistance.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors provide financial support at multiple levels: Diamond ($10,000+), Gold ($5,000-$9,999), Silver ($2,500-$4,999), Bronze ($1,000-$2,499), and Friend of Impact ($250-$999). Sponsors receive benefits including memberships, event recognition, and logo placement. These donations help offset operational expenses.
3. General Donations: The organization accepts monetary donations from individuals and businesses to cover recurring operational expenses. In-kind donations of services or products are also accepted to help minimize administrative overhead.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Impact100 Atlanta is a women's collective giving nonprofit that pools $1,000 annual contributions from individual women members to award transformational grants of $100,000+ to 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving the 11-county Metro Atlanta area. Grants are distributed across five focus areas — Arts & Culture, Education, Family, Health & Wellness, and Environment/Recreation/Animal Welfare — and are selected through a member-voted process after a multi-stage review including site visits. The organization is entirely volunteer-run, with 100% of base membership contributions flowing directly to the grant pool.

Product overview

Impact100 Atlanta is a women's collective giving nonprofit that operates a single unified program. Members contribute $1,000 annually, with 100% going directly to fund transformational grants to Metro Atlanta nonprofits. The organization awards grants across five focus areas (Arts & Culture, Education, Family, Health & Wellness, Environment/Recreation/Animal Welfare) through a member-voted process. The organization uses MemberLeap (by Vieth Consulting) for membership management, Submittable for grant applications, and offers additional programs including Nonprofit Wish Lists, NextGen Volunteers for youth engagement, and Member Match scholarships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Collective Giving Grants Program Annual women's collective giving program where members donate $1,000 each year (with optional upgrades to Member PLUS at $1,100 or Member PLUS Champion at $1,600). Pooled funds are awarded as transformational grants of $100,000+ to 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving the 11-county Metro Atlanta area across five focus areas: Arts & Culture, Education, Family, Health & Wellness, and Environment/Recreation/Animal Welfare. Recipients are selected through a member-voted process after a multi-stage review including site visits.
• Annual Membership Program Annual membership program for women (and those identifying as women) over age 18 who commit $1,000, $1,100, or $1,600 per year. Members receive voting rights on grant awards, access to the member directory and member portal, event invitations, and participation in focus-area review committees. 100% of the base $1,000 contribution is directed to the grant pool.
• Member Match Scholarship Program Scholarship program where Member PLUS Champions ($1,600 tier) contribute $500 that is matched by Champion-level members to enable women who cannot afford full membership to join with full voting privileges at a $500 contribution.
• Corporate Sponsorship Program Corporate sponsorship program with five tiers: Diamond ($10,000+), Gold ($5,000–$9,999), Silver ($2,500–$4,999), Bronze ($1,000–$2,499), and Friend of Impact ($250–$999). Sponsor benefits include complimentary Impact100 memberships, event recognition and speaking opportunities, logo placement on website/newsletter/social media, and participation in the grant award ceremony. Sponsorship funding offsets operational expenses.
• NextGen Volunteers Program Volunteer program for young women aged 13–18 to participate in Impact100 Atlanta events, learn about philanthropy, and earn service hours while supporting the chapter's operations. Designed to prepare future members and build community ties across generations.
• Impact In Action Post-Grant Support Program 24-month post-grant support program that provides ongoing engagement, networking, and visibility to grant recipients, including exposure to members through the Nonprofit Wish Lists platform that highlights needs beyond grant funding.

Quantifiable outcome

• $733,000+ awarded to Metro Atlanta nonprofits through 2024
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Impact100 GlobalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Impact100 Global is the parent nonprofit organization founded by Wendy Steele that supports and coordinates chapters worldwide. Provides connection, guidance, and resources to help women launch new chapters and lift existing ones. Laurie Sheehan serves professionally as Impact Expansion Specialist for Impact100 Global.
• The Carlyle (Venue)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Carlyle serves as Diamond Sponsor and primary venue for signature events including Big Reveal and Annual Meeting. Located at 1919 Piedmont Road NE, Atlanta.
• Sotheby'smajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold Sponsor providing financial support and likely in-kind services for events and operations.
• Inspire BrandsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold Sponsor. Inspire Brands hosts some events at their location (3 Glenlake Pkwy NE) and provides organizational support.
• NewmarkmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold Sponsor - commercial real estate firm providing sponsorship support.
• Troutman PeppersupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver Sponsor - law firm providing financial sponsorship.
• CAS (Construction Auto Services)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver Sponsor - providing financial support.
• BlueLinxsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver Sponsor - building products distributor providing financial sponsorship.
• TTS (Total Transportation Services)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver Sponsor - transportation services company.
• CahabasupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver Sponsor - providing financial support.
• BondurantsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver Sponsor - providing financial support.
• MemberLeapsupportingTechnology or IntegrationWebsite platform provider powering the organization's website, member portal, event calendar, and online registration systems.
• SubmittablesupportingTechnology or IntegrationGrant application management platform used for Letters of Intent and full grant applications. Nonprofits must create free accounts to apply.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta: A federation operating in Metro Atlanta with a long-standing pooled-giving and collective-allocation model analogous to Impact100 — donors pool funds and allocate to vetted community organizations. Operates in a different community segment (Jewish federation system) and serves as a structural comparison for the collective-decision-making mechanism.

Emerging players

• Women's Funding Network: A national network of more than 100 women's foundations and funds. Provides shared learning, advocacy, and visibility — overlapping with Impact100 Atlanta's mission of women-led collective philanthropy, though serving as an umbrella rather than a direct grantmaking competitor.

Others

• Philanthropy Together: A nonprofit that supports and advocates for the giving circle movement broadly, including Impact100 chapters, 100 Women Who Care networks, and similar pooled-giving models. Acts as an enabling/ecosystem organization rather than a competitor, raising the visibility of collective giving as a philanthropic vehicle.

Broad incumbents

• The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta: A much larger Atlanta philanthropic intermediary managing $1.4B+ in assets and administering donor-advised funds, scholarships, and competitive grants. Competes with Impact100 Atlanta for the same pool of Atlanta-based philanthropists, especially those considering DAFs over pooled giving.
• Atlanta Women's Foundation: An Atlanta-based women's philanthropy focused on economic security and gender equity, operating grant cycles across similar focus areas (family, education, health). Directly comparable target beneficiary population and donor constituency, but operates as an endowed foundation rather than a $1,000 collective-giving chapter.
• United Way of Greater Atlanta: The largest community-giving organization in Metro Atlanta, with a broader donor base, workplace giving infrastructure, and decades-long grantee relationships. Competes for corporate sponsorships (especially Diamond/Gold tier) and frames the same nonprofit funding conversation as Impact100 Atlanta.

Direct peers

• Impact100 Traverse City: Founding Impact100 chapter (established 2001) and the original model that all subsequent chapters, including Atlanta, replicate. Directly comparable in mission, $1,000 membership contribution, $100K+ transformational grants, and five-focus-area structure, though it operates in a different geography.
• Impact100 Global: The parent nonprofit founded by Wendy Steele that coordinates the 70+ chapter network worldwide. Operates the same collective-giving model and brand, supports chapter launches (Impact100 Atlanta's president Laurie Sheehan also serves as Impact Expansion Specialist here), and provides shared resources and governance.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/impact100atlanta

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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