Membership FAQs
Membership Basics
Annual membership is $1,000, and every membership directly funds our annual grant pool. While most members contribute $1,000+ annually, we also offer Shared Memberships, Fellowships, installment payments, and gift memberships to make participation more accessible.
You can join any time through our Membership page. To participate in the next grant cycle, we must receive your membership contribution by December 31 of the preceding calendar year. For example, by Dec. 31, 2026, for the 2027 grant cycle.
You can pay by credit card, ACH, check, Donor Advised Fund (DAF), or Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). If paying by check, DAF, or QCD, complete the membership form first and initiate your payment immediately so we can include your contribution in the next grant pool. The membership form includes payment instructions.
Yes. Impact100 DC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so membership contributions and donations are tax-deductible. Our EIN is 84-2317756.
Your only requirement is your annual membership contribution. Everything else – including volunteering and committee service – is optional.
No. While we focus our grantmaking in the greater DC region, members join us from across the DMV and from states beyond.
Yes. Many employers offer sponsorship or matching gift programs. Check with your employer, or contact us to learn about corporate sponsorship opportunities.
No. We follow a one woman, one vote model. Individual memberships receive one vote. Shared Memberships include one shared vote.
Membership Options
Member Plus is a $1,100 contribution – the additional $100 that helps cover operating expenses such as technology, communications, events, insurance, and other costs that keep our all-volunteer organization running. While optional, most members choose this level.
In addition to Member Plus, we offer several other ways to join:
Individual Membership – $1,000
Shared Membership – Two women each contribute $500 and share one vote.
Fellowship Program – For women ages 21–39 interested in philanthropy who may need financial assistance.
Installment Payments – Four monthly payments by ACH or credit card.
Gift Memberships – Sponsor someone else’s membership.
Two women each contribute $500 toward one $1,000 membership and share one vote when selecting grant recipients. Each Shared Member may participate fully in Impact100 DC, including serving on separate grant review committees, attending events, volunteering, and receiving member communications.
Each member completes her own membership form and receives her own tax acknowledgment. Shared Members should coordinate their enrollment. The Shared Membership becomes active once both membership forms have been completed and the full $1,000 contribution has been received.
The Fellowship Program provides women ages 21–39 with a more accessible path to membership. Fellows participate in grantmaking, volunteer opportunities, and member events. Fellowships are awarded for one year, with the option to apply for a second year.
Yes. You can purchase a gift membership, support the Fellowship Program, or make an additional donation to help fund our operating expenses.
Participation and Engagement
Members can serve on grant review committees or volunteer in areas such as membership, communications, events, fundraising, technology, and operations.
No. How involved you become beyond your membership contribution is up to you. Some members volunteer on grant review committees (also called Focus Area Committees) or help with events, communications, technology, and other projects, while others simply make their annual contribution and vote.
Absolutely. Many members have demanding careers and family commitments. You can participate as much – or as little – as your schedule allows.
Committee sign-ups are held early December through early January. For instance, for 2027 Grant Review Committees, you will sign up between Dec. 1, 2026 to Jan. 8, 2027.
When you sign up, you may indicate your preferred committee and whether you’re flexible about your assignment. We do our best to honor preferences while balancing committee needs.
Yes. Members can serve on the Board, chair committees, and take on other leadership roles throughout the organization.
Both. Grant review committee meetings are virtual, while social gatherings, volunteer opportunities, and our Annual Grant Awards Celebration are held in person. Site visits with grant applicants may be in person or virtual.
Yes. Members enjoy events throughout the year, including Meet & Greets, the Impact Makers Breakfast, happy hours, new member gatherings, volunteer opportunities, and our Annual Celebration.
Other Ways to Support
Yes. Friends of Impact100 DC can support our operating fund, sponsor a member, contribute to the Fellowship Program, or donate professional services.
Yes. We welcome corporate and organizational sponsors who support our operating expenses, sponsor events, fund employee memberships, contribute to the Fellowship Program, or provide other financial or in-kind support.
For all other questions or if you’d like to speak with someone on our leadership team, please email us at President@Impact100DC.org.