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Impact100 Garden State Announces Record Membership for 2026
All-women group for collective giving will give four $432,000 in grants to nonprofits in June.
On March 5, 2026, Impact100 Garden State—a women-led philanthropic organization—celebrated reaching its highest-ever membership of 432 women at its 13th Annual Big Reveal, held at Basking Ridge Country Club. Thanks to this milestone, the group will award $432,000 to regional nonprofits during its annual Big Give in June.
The event was filled with excitement as the organization shared the success of its 2026 Membership Drive.
"We are thrilled by the remarkable response to our 2026 Membership Drive. Reaching 432 members represents the extraordinary power of women working together to create change," said Celeste Campos, President of Impact100 Garden State. She emphasized that collective giving allows each woman's contribution to become transformative support for local nonprofits and the communities they serve.
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Membership requires a $1,000 donation, which is pooled to fund high-impact grants of $100,000. Campos explained, "Our model ensures that every member has a vote in selecting the grant recipients, empowering each woman to become a philanthropist."
With this year's grants, the organization's total giving will surpass $4.4 million, benefiting more than 70 nonprofits across Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, and Union counties as of June 2026. A full list of recipients is available on the group's website.
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Campos added, "We are honored to support the dedicated professionals at area nonprofits who creatively and efficiently address vital community needs—from housing and healthy food access to job training and more."
Impact100 Garden State memberships are renewed annually, meaning recruitment and renewals start each year anew. Since awarding its first grant in 2013, membership has steadily grown; this year saw an 81% renewal rate and 87 new members.
Impact100 Garden State is part of a global network of more than 80 Impact100 chapters in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. Together, these chapters have collectively awarded more than $178 million in grants to nonprofit organizations serving their communities.
To learn more about Impact100 Garden State, visit Impact100GardenState.org or email info@impact100gardenstate.org.
