Impact100 of Northwest Florida awarded $100,000 grants to five nonprofit organizations serving Walton and Okaloosa Counties during their annual grant distribution on Nov. 10.
2024 Impact100 Grant Recipients ($100,000 each):
- Arts & Culture: Destin History and Fishing Museum
- Education: Emerald Coast Autism Center
- Environment, Recreation & Preservation: Gulfarium C.A.R.E Foundation
- Family: The Arc of the Emerald Coast
- Health & Wellness: Children’s Volunteer Health Network, Inc.
Each organization underwent a comprehensive vetting process that included grant applications, financial reviews, and in-person site visits by Impact100 members. The general membership voted to select the final grant recipients from among 10 finalists, two from each category.
Since its establishment in 2012, Impact100 of Northwest Florida has awarded 46 grants totaling $4,886,000 to support local communities. The organization’s mission focuses on empowering women as philanthropists and leaders while bridging geographic areas within the region.
- The 2024 Board of Directors includes Joni Wallace, Tara Pierce, Robin Donlon, Schala Duckett, Carly Barnes, Della Goodson, Georgia Henderson, Melanie Adams, Carrie Brewer, Mary Tinsley, Deborah Busby, LeAnn Caravello, and Denise Greene.
Those interested in becoming members or business sponsors can contact the organization at communication@impactnwf.org. Additional information about Impact100 NWF and the grant recipients is available on their Facebook page.
