Impact 100 Greater Indianapolis is a women’s giving circle. We create transformational change in our community by empowering women philanthropists to pool their dollars and collectively award annual high impact grants in our Five Focus Areas. In making our grants we are guided by our Philosophy and Six Core Values: Integrity, Excellence, Thoughtfulness, Collaboration, Humanity, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
The 2026 Leaders of the Future
We are proud to announce the recipients of our 2026 Leaders of the Future Impact 100 Membership:
- Hannah Hadley Arendt, Big Car Collaborative
- Cassie Biglan, Girl Scouts of Central Indiana
- Melanie Hamon, The International Center
- Alex Kennedy, Industrious
- Heather Montgomery, Firefly: Children & Family Alliance
- Brandi Moran, Student at IU Indianapolis
- Leann Saul, Student at IU Indianapolis
- Dorothy Widelka, Student at Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
Learn more about our Leaders of the Future Program here.
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Save the Date: 2026 Annual Awards Celebration
Tuesday, June 16, 2026, Black Iris Estate, Carmel
Ticket Sales begin on April 1, 2026
RSVP HERE
A GLIMPSE OF WHAT TO EXPECT
- A beautiful accessible venue with lots of free parking
- A fun gathering of friends old and new
- Compelling stories from 5 Area Not-for-Profit Organizations
- The awarding of the 2026 $100,000 Change Maker Grant
WANT TO SUPPORT THIS CELEBRATION?
You can learn more about our 2026 Annual Awards Celebration here.
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Inagural “Increase Your Impact!” a Success
Our inaugural Increase Your Impact event at George’s Neighborhood Grill on March 4 was an incredible success. The room buzzed with energy as members connected over shared passion and purpose, and the conversation flowed easily around what it means to step into deeper leadership within Impact 100. The evening offered a warm, candid look at board service—what it entails, why it matters, and how each woman’s unique strengths can help shape the future of our organization.
We were thrilled to see so many members exploring what leadership could look like for them. From informal conversations to thoughtful questions about board roles, the night made it clear that our community is filled with talented, mission‑driven women ready to help guide Impact 100 into its next chapter.
If you weren’t able to attend but feel a spark of curiosity about board service or other leadership opportunities, we’d love to connect with you. Whether you’re considering a future role or simply want to learn more about how your skills could support our mission, we’re here to help you explore the possibilities. Your voice and your leadership truly make a difference. Send an email to info@impact100indy.org with the subject ‘Increase Your Impact’ and let us know how we can help you get more involved!
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2025 Grant Recipients
Our 20th Annual Awards Celebration were held at The Crane Bay Event Center on June 17. The finalists for the $100,000 Change Maker grant each had seven minutes to pitch their program to our Members and Guests. The members voted and selected Coburn Place as the 2025 Change Maker for their SHIELD Safety Project. Each of the other finalists received an unrestricted Impact 100 Community Support Grant of $15,000.
- Arts, Culture & Preservation: Big Car Collaborative: The Big Table: Culinary Arts and Community Wellbeing
- Education: Nine13 Sports: Using the Bicycle as the Ultimate STEM Education Tool
- Environment & Animal Welfare: IndyHumane: Pet Resource Center
- Family: Indiana Diaper Bank: Mobile Distribution to Meet Community Needs
You can learn more about the 2025 grantees on our blog “More Information on the 2025 Finalists”.
Proceeds from the annual dinner go to support Impact 100’s “Friend” fund, used to pay our operating costs and overhead expenses. These funds ensure that 100% of each membership donation goes directly to the annual Impact 100 Greater Indianapolis grant pool. We accept donations to the Friend fund at any time. You can learn more by going to our Join or Donate page. spacer
2025 Annual Awards Celebration Sponsors
These are our sponsors for the 2025 Awards Celebration. Click here to learn more about sponsorship opportunities and how you can get your name and logo on this page.
