Mission
The 100 Women Charitable Foundation streamlines and amplifies our members’ engagement in philanthropy, making it easy for them to create a lasting difference in our local communities. We are committed to channeling 100% of all donations annually to nonprofits dedicated to benefiting underserved or disadvantaged populations.
100 Women Today
100 Women Charitable Foundation is a growing community of more than 450 women and their families and friends who are committed to improving the lives of the disadvantaged or underrepresented people of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. Our members care passionately about our community and frequently discuss community issues. We combine our members’ financial resources to make large-scale grants a reality. Our philosophy is simple but powerful.
For 17 years, the 100 Women Charitable Foundation has encouraged hundreds of members to take a more active role in local philanthropy. At our Annual Meeting and Grant Vote, we raise awareness of many worthwhile charitable opportunities within our community. We believe that our dedicated group can join together to make a significant impact in the lives of those in need. Over the past sixteen years, the organization has awarded nearly $2.4 million in grants.
We are a recognized, tax-exempt organization and we award grants to local non-profits in the categories of health & wellness, family, and education. Our Tax ID is #20-5704725.
Board of Directors
Advisory Board
Our History
The 100 Women Charitable Foundation was founded by Teri Zingale, Connie Viveros, Barbara Dehn and Mary Ann Poulos in the fall of 2006 with a very simple concept: recruit 100 women to give $100 (or more) and use these funds to make donations that create a greater impact. Then as today, our organization contributes to local nonprofits that support women, families and educational programs within our community.
Our Founders had extensive experience with fundraising events and felt frustrated by the time and energy they devoted to raising money. They decided to experiment with a new philanthropic model in which women could combine their financial resources without a significant time commitment and still impact the lives of those in need. By March of 2007, the group had recruited 100 women to join and the 100 Women Charitable Foundation was born!