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Womens Impact Fund

Womens Impact Fund

Charlotte, NC, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
26-1133584
Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
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Womens Impact Fund

Charlotte, NC, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
26-1133584
Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

2003

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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The Womens Impact Fund is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. In 2024, the fund distributed a total of $460.5K across 72 grantees, primarily focusing on North Carolina, Tennessee, and South Carolina. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

Strengthen communities by maximizing womens leadership in philanthropy through collective giving, education and engagement.
Total Funding Given

$460.5K

2024
Grantees funded
72
Multi-year grantees
43%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

12

Median 1st year grant
$40K
Median 2nd year grant
$40K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
P
Patricia Massey Hoke
Board Member
M
Markita Payne
Board Member
J
Jeanette Sims
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Womens Impact Fund?
No. Womens Impact Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Womens Impact Fund give?
Womens Impact Fund primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina, Tennessee, and South Carolina. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Womens Impact Fund’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Womens Impact Fund fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $40 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Womens Impact Fund make each year?
In 2024, Womens Impact Fund awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $461 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Womens Impact Fund fund recently?
In 2024, Womens Impact Fund awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include PLANNED PARENTHOOD SOUTH ATLANTIC INC, WINGS FOR KIDS, and CATAWBA RIVERKEEPER FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Womens Impact Fund?
Womens Impact Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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