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About Us
Impact 100 Crawford County is a powerful group of women united by a shared vision—to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others and strengthen our community. Beginning each October, 100 or more women come together, each committing to contribute $500 annually.
The following September, members gather at our Annual Event to hear presentations from local nonprofit finalists. Through a collective vote, they award high-impact grants—$5,000, $10,000, or more—funding projects that create real, lasting change for Crawford County residents.
Together, we are transforming generosity into action-- changing lives and building a stronger community for all.
Our History
In September 2001, the idea of promoting philanthropy among women sparked in the mind of Wendy Steele. She believed giving should feel like a celebration. With the support of close friends and business associates in Cincinnati, Ohio, her vision of a pass-through foundation became a reality—and Impact 100 was born.
Impact 100 awards transformational grants across five focus areas: Culture, Education, Environment, Family, and Health & Wellness. What began in Cincinnati quickly gained national attention. By 2003, the model was featured in national media and began spreading across the country.
In 2016, Kathy Lasley heard Wendy Steele speak at a Community Foundation of the Ozarks affiliate conference. Inspired by the power of collective giving, she introduced the idea to the Crawford County Foundation Board. That November, the vision took root, and Impact 100 Crawford County was launched—bringing this impactful model home to serve our local community.