Impact100 Global

What Impact100 Global does

Impact100 Global is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2001 by Wendy Steele and headquartered in Belleair Bluffs, Florida, that supports, trains, and connects a global network of women's collective-giving chapters. Its core offering is the Impact100 Model, under which each member contributes $1,000 annually and votes on a pooled transformational grant of $100,000 or more to a local nonprofit. The organization operates a small central staff (1-10 employees) and provides standardized infrastructure, training, and brand resources to more than 80 chapters across four countries, with cumulative grants awarded exceeding $178M as of end of 2025.

The technology stack supporting the model consists of Impact100 Global Connect (an online community platform for chapter members), Impact100 Academy (a learning management system for chapter leader training), a donor dashboard for recurring gift management, an event management system, and an e-commerce merchandise shop. Additional content products include the 'Invitation to Impact' book, the 'Return on Impact Research Results' coffee table book, a monthly newsletter, and a podcast/video library. The organization is registered as a 501(c)(3) under EIN 47-4353630 under the legal name Impact100 Global Advisory Council, Inc.

Impact100 Global monetizes through a diversified nonprofit revenue model: recurring chapter membership contributions ($1,000/year per member, collected and deployed at the chapter level), the Luminary Society ($1,000/year recurring individual gifts to the parent organization), the InHer Circle major-gift program (annual gifts of $10,000-$250,000+ across four tiers), merchandise sales, and event registration fees. The go-to-market motion is community-led and event-driven, acquiring new chapters through the website, founder outreach, media coverage, and named events such as the annual Global Conference, Global Day of Impact, and monthly Chapter Chats. Distribution is anchored by the local chapter network, with digital channels and direct outreach supporting major donor cultivation.

Name

Impact100 Global

Legal name

IMPACT 100 GLOBAL ADVISORY COUNCIL, INC.

Website

https://impact100global.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Impact100 Global is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports, trains, and connects a global network of 80+ women's collective-giving chapters across four countries, where members pool $1,000 annual contributions to award $100,000+ transformational grants to local nonprofits.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Collective Giving / Women's Philanthropy

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

International Grantmaking & Development Foundations (BPAGAKAH)

Keywords

• Collective giving movement
• Women's philanthropy
• Grantmaking foundation
• Nonprofit capacity building
• Community philanthropy

Headquarters

HQ city

Belleair Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Chapter Membership Dues: Each Impact100 chapter member contributes $1,000 annually, which is pooled to fund transformational grants of $100,000 or more to local nonprofits. This is the core revenue stream that funds the collective giving model.
2. Luminary Society: Annual recurring gifts of $1,000 from Luminary Society members who sustain the backbone infrastructure of the Impact100 movement. Members can give yearly ($1,000), quarterly ($250), or monthly ($83.34).
3. InHer Circle Major Gifts: Global investment circle for individuals, families, and organizations contributing $10,000 or more annually to support Impact100 Global's operations, chapter growth, and infrastructure. Tiers include Colleague ($10,000-$49,000), Supporter ($50,000-$99,000), Advocate ($100,000-$249,000), and Champion ($250,000+).
4. Merchandise Sales: E-commerce shop selling branded merchandise including apparel, drinkware, accessories, books, and keepsakes. Products range from $10-$100 with proceeds supporting the organization.
5. Event Registration: Revenue from event registrations including the annual Global Conference and special events like the 25th Anniversary Celebration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Impact100 Global is an independent 501(c)(3) that supports, trains, and connects the global network of Impact100 collective giving chapters. At its core, each woman in a local chapter contributes $1,000 annually; those contributions are pooled to fund transformational grants of $100,000 or more awarded to local nonprofits. Impact100 Global provides chapters with training, resources, an online community platform (Global Connect), and a learning management system (Impact100 Academy) at no cost, and sustains itself through Luminary Society and InHer Circle donor programs, event registration, merchandise sales, and corporate sponsorships.

Product overview

Impact100 Global operates as a collective giving movement with a platform-plus-programs architecture. The core offering is the Impact100 Model—a democratic collective giving framework where members contribute $1,000 annually to fund transformational $100,000+ grants. This is supported by Impact100 Global Connect (online community platform) and Impact100 Academy (training platform) for chapter leaders. The organization also runs events including Chapter Chats, the Global Conference, and Global Day of Impact. Content products include newsletters, podcasts, videos, and published books (Invitation to Impact and Return on Impact research book). Donor programs include the Luminary Society ($1,000/year) and InHer Circle ($10,000+). A merchandise shop sells branded goods. Together, these create a comprehensive ecosystem for empowering women in philanthropy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• InHer Circle: A global investment circle for individuals, families, and organizations supporting the Impact100 movement through gifts of $10,000 or more annually.
• Luminary Society
• Impact100 Global Connect
• Impact100 Academy

Products and services

• Impact100 Collective Giving Model
• Impact100 Global Connect
• Impact100 Academy
• Chapter Chats
• Impact100 Global Conference
• Global Day of Impact
• Invitation to Impact Book
• Return on Impact Research Results Coffee Table Book
• Luminary Society
• InHer Circle
• Impact100 Merchandise Shop

Quantifiable outcome

• More than $178 million awarded in transformational grants to local nonprofits as of end of 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Philanthropy TogetherminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner cited in Impact100 communications. According to Impact100, thousands of giving circles are now active worldwide, with research from Stanford PACS showing participation increases generosity, engagement, and long-term commitment to community impact.
• Stanford PACS (Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic research partner. Research cited shows that participation in giving circles increases generosity, engagement, and long-term commitment to community impact.
• Impact100 PensacolacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal chapter that has chosen to support Impact100 Global's work through donations, contributing to the organization's capacity to serve all chapters.
• Impact100 LouisvillecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal chapter supporting Impact100 Global's operations through donations.
• Impact100 Mobile, ALcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal chapter contributing to Impact100 Global's sustainability.
• Impact100 Baldwin CountycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal chapter supporting Impact100 Global's mission.
• Impact100 Northwest FloridacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal chapter contributing to the Impact100 movement.
• Impact100 OwensborocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal chapter supporting Impact100 Global's work.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Together Women Rise: Formerly Dining for Women, this is a nonprofit collective giving organization where members pool donations to fund international development projects. Highly comparable to Impact100's pooled-grant model with similar women philanthropist target audience.
• Women's Funding Network: Global network of women's foundations and funds advancing gender equity through philanthropy. Comparable as a network organization supporting women's collective giving and grantmaking infrastructure.
• Philanthropy Together: National nonprofit dedicated to growing and supporting giving circles, directly cited as a research partner by Impact100 Global. Both organizations operate in the collective giving movement space with overlapping mission and similar target audiences.
• The Giving Circle Network: Network of giving circles and supporting organizations. Directly comparable as a hub for collective giving groups with similar mission to expand collaborative philanthropy.

Emerging players

• Amplifier (formerly Bolder Giving): Nonprofit promoting bold giving and supporting donors to maximize philanthropic impact. Comparable mission in encouraging and mobilizing individual donors with focus on transformational giving.

Broad incumbents

• Ms. Foundation for Women: Legacy women's foundation with multi-decade grantmaking history supporting women and girls. Comparable in mission to mobilize resources for women's empowerment, though operating through traditional foundation model rather than pooled giving.
• Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy: National philanthropy-serving organization supporting AAPI communities through giving circles and donor organizing. Operates in similar collective giving and community philanthropy space with comparable member-driven model.
• The Women's Foundation of Colorado: A state-level women's foundation with established grantmaking and donor education programs. Direct comparable to the kind of regional Impact100 chapter but operating as a traditional foundation rather than a collective giving model.
• Grantmakers for Effective Organizations: National membership organization for foundations and grantmakers focused on effectiveness and learning. Comparable as a backbone support organization serving philanthropic entities, though at a larger institutional scale.

Others

• Stanford PACS Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society: Academic research partner cited by Impact100 Global. Conducts research on giving circles and collective philanthropy that validates and supports the Impact100 model's effectiveness.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Impact100global
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/16202022
• Instagraminstagram.com/impact100global
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@impact100global

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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