Women’s Philanthropic Movement Reaches $1 Million Mark

Impact 100 – 4 Grants of $110,000 – Flyer

Impact 100 Jersey Coast, a local women’s philanthropic movement, reached an amazing milestone this month as it closed its record-breaking 2019 membership season.  This fall, the group will award four grants of $110,000 each – bringing its total funding to nonprofits in Monmouth County to more than $1.1 million.

“This is an amazing accomplishment for the ladies of Impact 100 Jersey Coast. The thought of awarding one million dollars when we started with 11 women was a dream,” said Deirdre Spiropoulos, President and Co-founder of Impact 100 Jersey Coast.  “Our rapid growth underscores how local women are inspired to take action, become involved and make a difference. I’m incredibly proud to be part of this collective group of passionate and committed women who care deeply about our community.”

Founded in 2015 by Deirdre Spiropoulos of Fair Haven and Heather Burke of Middletown, Impact 100 Jersey Coast is part of a growing international movement that empowers women to fund transformational change in local communities.  Each member of Impact 100 Jersey Coast donates $1,100, with $1,000 going directly to an annual grant fund that is pooled to make six-figure grants to nonprofits in Monmouth County.

“Every year since its founding, our membership growth has exceeded expectations,” according to Alison Mayo, Membership Chair. “This year we welcomed a record 440 members which will enable us to award four grants of $110,000 each to deserving nonprofits in Monmouth County.”

Since 2016, the organization has awarded grants of over $100,000 to 180 Turning Lives Around, Covenant House New Jersey, the Mental Health Association of Monmouth County, CFC Loud N Clear Foundation, Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey, and Family Resource Associates, Inc.

“We are so thrilled to be able to support the important work of local nonprofits,” said Grants Chair Rowena Crawford-Phillips.  “Every year we are impressed and inspired by the positive impact they are making in Monmouth County and we are thrilled to be able to collectively award four grants in our fourth year to help support their long-term sustainability and directly impact the lives of those they serve.”

Applying for a grant is a two-step process – interested 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Monmouth County should visit impact100jerseycoast.org and view the ‘How to Apply’ section to review the requirements and to complete the eligibility quiz which is the first step.  Once eligibility is confirmed, applicants will be sent a link to complete the 2019 application. The online eligibility application deadline is May 17th and the final application is due on or before May 31st.