IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area members have contributed $29.8 million to Escambia and Santa Rosa economies over the past 20 years. This report comes from the Haas Center at the University of West Florida.
“IMPACT 100 has made a substantial contribution to the economic health of our communities, said Haas Center executive director Nicole Gislason. “Their additions to employment and taxes, as well as direct and indirect dollars spent, have helped strengthen our economy. Escambia and Santa Rosa counties are fortunate to benefit from their philanthropic work.”
IMPACT 100 members contribute over $1 million annually in direct grants to nonprofits serving our area. The philanthropic organization has no paid staff, and all work is accomplished through financial contributions, in-kind donations, and volunteer hours.
IMPACT 100 grants have funded over 160 projects, including food for food-insecure individuals, transportation for those with limited resources, educational initiatives, arts and cultural programs, recreational opportunities, health and wellness resources, and activities bolstering the environment and native habitat. The IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area website details these and numerous other benefits.
