Our Impact Stories

How Impact 100 Transforms Greater Cincinnati

Since 2001, Impact 100 Cincinnati has served as a powerful catalyst for community change. Through our unique women’s collective giving model, 100% of core membership dollars go directly to funding transformational grant awards. Every member is a philanthropist with an equal voice in selecting the game-changing projects that shape our region’s future.

To date, our members have awarded over $7.7 million through 71 transformational grants to local nonprofits—magnifying individual giving to deliver lasting, community-wide solutions across Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and Southeast Indiana.

2019 / $109,000

Activities Beyond the Classroom – Mobile Production Studio Expands Youth Creative Education

Purchased and outfitted a custom mobile production truck to serve as a studio on wheels
Expanded creative arts education and job training through outreach across 24 sites over 3 years
Partnered with local schools, health organizations, and civic groups to broaden program access for Cincinnati youth

2013 / $108,000

Mobile School Supply Delivery Broadens Student Access

Overcame geographic barriers by bringing supplies directly to educators
Reached 600 regional schools and over 3,000 teachers
Impacted more than 45,000 students with essential learning tools

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2007 / $108,500

Unique Hip Hop Program Empowers Urban Youth

Expanded program reached more students, more profoundly
Became a permanent program
Provided artistic, educational, and entrepreneurial opportunities

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2021 / $103,750

Free Youth Jazz Program Expands Performance Access

Delivered free after-school music education and jazz performance opportunities through a multi-organization community partnership
Increased programming schedule from 3 to 5 days per week while subsidizing travel expenses to enable external festival performances
Scaled reach to serve over 500 students with high multi-year retention rates, solidifying the initiative as a core community offering

2014 / $109,000

Youth Music Program Fosters Artistic Growth

Hired leadership and teaching artists to expand youth orchestra
Hosted 28 classes engaging over 4,500 attendees in Year 1
Achieved a 92% student retention rate across core programs

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2018 / $104,000

Community Hub Empowers Immigrants and Refugees

Acquired and renovated an adjacent storefront to establish a retail market, teaching kitchen, and community hub
Supported over 30 immigrant artists, chefs, and makers in selling artisan products and fresh produce weekly
Expanded participation by 60+ women and 400+ community members through educational workshops and language lessons

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2006 / $129,000

Free Music Lessons Transform Lives and Boost Learning

Provided free violins and small-group lessons to students in underserved schools
Boosted academic grades, critical thinking, and listening skills
Expanded enrollment year-over-year while retaining participating families

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