In 2023, Impact 100 Redwood Circle initiated a pilot program that seeks to provide a better balance of funds to nonprofits operating in all four of our focus areas. Under the terms of the pilot, our $100,000 Impact Grant (and accompanying Merit Grants) are designated exclusively for nonprofits operating in the Health/Community Betterment area. Our Community Grants are designated for nonprofits operating in the Arts and Culture; Education; Environment/Sustainability/Parks/Recreation and Health/Community Betterment focus areas. The nonprofits in the Health/Community Betterment focus area must have an annual revenue of $500,000 or less.
Arts/Culture
Organizations whose mission includes one or more of the following aims:
- Cultivate, enrich, and preserve the arts and arts participation, encompassing all creative disciplines and sites, such as dance, music, media arts, theater, visual arts, literary opportunities, and museums
- Explore and educate others in and about the arts, cultural heritage, and diversity
- Promote civic engagement in cultural endeavors.
Health/Community Betterment
Organizations whose mission includes one or more of the following aims:
- Positively impact the physical, social, mental health, and/or well-being of adults, children, families
- Strengthen and enhance the lives of children, teens, adults, seniors
Education
Organizations whose mission includes one or more of the following aims:
- Advance and/or improve educational processes and opportunities
- Improve educational access from preschool through adult
- Prepare children and adults for 21st-century careers through job training and real-world learning opportunities.
Environment/Parks/Sustainability/Recreation
Organizations whose mission includes one or more of the following aims:
- Protect, preserve, improve, restore and/or conserve our natural surroundings, resources, or public spaces
- Improve the welfare of animals
- Encourage research, public awareness, and education relating to the environment and conservation of our natural resources