IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area has closed its 2026 membership drive with a record 1,313 members—and this October, that number translates directly into dollars when the organization awards $1,313,000 in grants to local nonprofits.
On Oct. 11, IMPACT 100 will distribute 13 grants of $101,000 each to nonprofit organizations serving Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties. It will be the first time in the organization’s 22-year history that 13 grants have been awarded in a single year.
Crossing the $20 Million Mark
The milestone pushes IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area past a landmark threshold. After the October awards, the organization will have funded more than $20 million in grants—177 grants totaling over $18.7 million already on the books.
“It is an incredible honor to stand alongside our record-breaking 1,313 members and award 13 grants totaling $1,313,000 in 2026,” said Martha Holden, President of IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area. “Each membership represents a woman who believes in the power of collective giving and the transformational impact it can have on our community. Together, we are not just writing checks. We are fueling bold ideas, strengthening local nonprofits, and investing in initiatives that will serve families across Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties for years to come.”
Free Workshop for Nonprofits on April 16
Nonprofits interested in applying for a grant can attend a free workshop on Thursday, April 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Brownsville Community Center. Dr. Judy Bense, President Emeritus and Professor at the University of West Florida, will deliver the keynote address. Registration and details are available at www.impact100pensacola.org/nonprofit-workshop.
Background: IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area awards grants across five focus areas: Arts, Culture & History; Education; Environment & Recreation; Family; and Health & Wellness. Membership is open to any woman 18 or older who makes an annual tax-deductible contribution of $1,000 by March 1. The entire contribution goes directly to funding grants.
More information is available at www.impact100pensacola.org.
