Impact 100 Awards Twelve Nonprofits with $103,500 Grants

Pensacola, FL (Newsradio 92.3) -- Women's philanthropic group Impact 100 announced their twelve grant recipients for 2025. Each non-profit will receive $103,500. The grants are funded by the organizations members.

"Each of every single one of us made a thousand dollar commitment -- not just of our money, but of our belief," Said Impact 100 Grants Chair Amanda Hinesman during an award presentation at the Hilton Pensacola Beach on Sunday evening.

"Belief in the power of women coming together to make a lasting change. Every dollar we give, every conversation we have, helps a nonprofit dream bigger and do more for the community that we so love."

The following nonprofits and programs were awarded grants from the organization:

ARTS, CULTURE & HISTORY

Greater Pensacola Symphony Orchestra, Inc.

Drumroll, Please: The Sound of a New Century

Pace Band Boosters, Inc.

Every Note Matters: Powering the Next Generation of Musicians

EDUCATION

Children’s Home Society of Florida

W.A.V.E.-Warriors Achieving, Valuing, and Exploring

Escambia County School Readiness Coalition, Inc. (dba Early Learning Coalition of Escambia County)

Classroom on Wheels

ENVIRONMENT & RECREATION

Greater Pensacola Junior Golf Association, Inc. (dba First Tee Gulf Coast)

Truly Impacting Warrington Youth

Wildlife Sanctuary of Northwest Florida, Inc.

Moveable Habitats, Meaningful Messages

FAMILY

Legal Services of North Florida, Inc.

Equal Access Express

Wesley Haven Villa, Inc. (dba Methodist Homes of Alabama & Northwest Florida)

Rolling with a Purpose: Connecting Seniors to Care and Community

Wounded Veterans Relief Fund, Inc.

Veteran Family Homelessness Prevention

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Community Organizations Active in Disaster, Inc. (dba Be Ready Alliance Coordinating for Emergencies (BRACE))

BRACE Mobile Support and Resiliency Unit

Feeding the Gulf Coast

Nutrition Equals Seniors Thriving

Gulf Coast Kid’s House, Inc.

Healing House and Garden

Impact 100 had 1,241 members for 2025. Each member pays $1,000 in membership dues, which are used entirely to award grants to local nonprofits.