Women Giving as One Inc
Women Giving as One Inc, which operates as Impact100 Sonoma, is a public charity based in Sonoma, California. Founded in 2009, it pools women’s donations to fund nonprofit organizations serving Sonoma Valley residents and involves members in reviewing proposals and selecting grant recipients.
Women Giving as One Inc at a glance
In short: Women Giving as One Inc gave $325K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in California. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $325,000
- -3.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -18.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,000
- +18.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $578,897
- +10.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (5 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Women Giving as One Inc
- How to Apply
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The organization’s website directs applicants to register and apply through its online grant portal. Its filing says qualified 501(c)(3) organizations operating in Sonoma Valley may apply through the annual selection process.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1958, Sonoma, CA 95476
Phone: (707) 339-2463
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Women Giving as One Inc
Who Women Giving as One Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Art Escape ($25K). Together the top 10 received $250K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 79 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s website describes its work as supporting nonprofits serving Sonoma Valley, with its stated service area extending from Schellville to Kenwood. All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Women Giving as One Inc open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 13 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 0% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $300K (2021) to $337K (2023). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $325K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Art Escape Sonoma, CA | Support Operations | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Sonoma Valley Sonoma, CA | Support Operations | $25,000 |
| Ceres Community Project Sebastopol, CA | Support Operations | $25,000 |
| Sonoma Valley Education Foundation Sonoma, CA | Support Operations | $25,000 |
| Community Matters Santa Rosa, CA | Support Operations | $25,000 |
| Kid Scoop News Sonoma, CA | Support Operations | $25,000 |
| La Luz Center Sonoma, CA | Support Operations | $25,000 |
| North Bay Children's Center Novato, CA | Support Operations | $25,000 |
| Sonoma County Regional Parks Fdn Santa Rosa, CA | Support Operations | $25,000 |
| Sonoma Immigrant Services Sonoma, CA | Support Operations | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $578,897 | $441,407 | $377,354 | $325,000 | 13 | $13,323 |
| 2023 | $523,012 | $436,764 | $384,163 | $337,400 | 16 | $1,009 |
| 2022 | $464,457 | $393,111 | $387,765 | $335,500 | 14 | $81 |
| 2021 | $546,090 | $427,154 | $357,848 | $300,000 | 13 | $84 |
| 2020 | $398,913 | $300,978 | $342,196 | $302,910 | 23 | $302 |
| 2019 | $441,196 | $399,134 | $377,802 | $324,000 | 11 | $1,767 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to encourage women’s participation in local philanthropy, raise awareness of unmet needs among Sonoma Valley nonprofits, inspire donors to engage with local charities, and support the long-term sustainability of nonprofits in pursuit of a just and thriving Sonoma Valley.
Its 2024 filing says qualified 501(c)(3) organizations operating in Sonoma Valley may apply through an annual selection process. Volunteer grant committees review applications, interview semifinalists, and select finalists; members vote on the recipients. Successful organizations sign grant contracts, and recipients provide progress reports to members.
The 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. The Sonoma Valley Education Foundation says it works to improve education and help every student succeed; North Bay Children’s Center describes its work as childcare and early education; and Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley says it provides opportunities for youth to learn and succeed. Ceres Community Project describes its work as creating health through healing food and youth empowerment, while Sonoma Immigrant Services says it offers support such as citizenship assistance and legal aid. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the organization reported 13 grants totaling $325,000. Each itemized grant was $25,000. Its recent grant totals were $337,400 across 16 grants in 2023 and $335,500 across 14 grants in 2022.
Among its 2024 grants were $25,000 each to Art Escape, Boys & Girls Club of Sonoma Valley, Ceres Community Project, Sonoma Valley Education Foundation, Community Matters, Kid Scoop News, La Luz Center, North Bay Children’s Center, Sonoma County Regional Parks Foundation, Sonoma Immigrant Services, Sonoma Overnight Support, and Vintage House. Most listed grants were for “support operations”; Sonoma Overnight Support’s was for “support services.”
The website describes Impetus Grants as providing core mission support, with applications for the 2027 cycle eligible to request up to $30,000. It also describes one Encore Grant for a recipient of an Impetus Grant, providing a second consecutive year of funding in the same amount as that recipient’s request. Applications are submitted through the organization’s online grant portal. The application information calls for a one-year budget and additional financial documents; grant funds may be spent over two years, and recipients must submit a grant report at the end of the term before applying again. The website says applications are submitted in January but does not provide a specific deadline in the supplied information.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ann Arabian and Stephanie Chakmak as co-chair members; Leslie Blankenship, Kathleen Bloch, and Dian Duvall as co-chairs of grants; Sally Brian in governance; Bobbie Collins as secretary; Molly Detwiler and Cristine McMillan as co-chairs of community; and Barbara Insel as treasurer.
Women Giving as One Inc is led by Claudia Sims, Co-President on every filing since 2019; none of the 17 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Claudia Sims
Co-President
On filings since 2019
12.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debbe Noto
Co President
Board Member → Governance, 2020
Governance → Co President, 2021
On filings since 2019
12.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Bloch
Co-Chr Grants
Co-President → Assistant Grants, 2021
Assistant Grants → Co-Chr Grants, 2023
On filings since 2020
12.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dian Duvall
Co-Chair Grants
Co-Grants Ch → Co-Chair Grants, 2023
On filings since 2021
12.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Sherman
Co-Chair Eve
Events Chair → Co-Chair Eve, 2023
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bobbie Collins
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Ramsey
Co-Chair Grants
Co-Grants Ch → Co-Chair Grants, 2023
On filings since 2022
11.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Molly Detwiler
Co-Chr Communications
Communications → Co-Chr Communications, 2023
On filings since 2022
11.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sally Brian
Governance
On filings since 2022
3.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sherry Preiss
Co-Chr Engag
Member Engag → Co-Chr Engag, 2023
On filings since 2022
10.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Chakmak
Co-Chair Member
Membership → Co-Chair Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
6.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Arabian
Co-Chair Member
On filings since 2023
6.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Insel
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
8.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cristine McMillan
Co-Chr Communications
On filings since 2023
11.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gigi Pfleger
Co-Chair Eve
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Blankenship
Co-Chr Grants
Assistant Chair Member → Co-Chr Grants, 2024
On filings since 2023
12.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alison Thompson
Co-Chair Grants
New on the 2024 filing
11.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (20)
- Former: Dana Simpson-Stokes (2019–2023) — Co-Chr Grants
- Former: Sandee Crisp (2019–2023) — Co-Chair Member
- Former: Laurel Studebaker (2022–2023) — Co-Chr Engag
- Former: Marcia Carruthers (2022–2023) — Co-Chair Grants
- Former: Marney Malik (2019–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Cheryl Hannon (2022) — Committee Re
- Former: Mary Jane Stolte (2019–2021) — Co-Grants Ch
- Former: Robin Layton (2019–2021) — Co-Grants Ch
- Former: Sarah Carrol (2019–2021) — Membership & S
- Former: Ann Iverson (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Brenda Lhormer (2021) — Communications
- Former: Chelsie Runnings (2019–2020) — Co-Communica
- Former: Gera Vaz (2019–2020) — Co-Membershi
- Former: Lynne Lancaster (2019–2020) — Co-President
- Former: Margaret Grandy (2019–2020) — Secretary
- Former: Nancy Wever (2019–2020) — Assistant Communications
- Former: Vianette Contreras (2019–2020) — Diversity
- Former: Angela Ryan (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Cameron McKinley (2019) — Secretary
- Former: Tracy Reynes (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Women Giving as One Inc
How much does Women Giving as One Inc give each year?
Women Giving as One Inc gave $325K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $337K across 16 grants.
What is Women Giving as One Inc's typical grant size?
Women Giving as One Inc's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $25,000, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Women Giving as One Inc that year got $25K on average.
Where does Women Giving as One Inc give grants?
Women Giving as One Inc gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sonoma, CA (9 grants) and Santa Rosa, CA (2 grants).
Does Women Giving as One Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Women Giving as One Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Operations" (12 grants).
Who are Women Giving as One Inc's largest grantees?
Women Giving as One Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Art Escape ($25,000), Boys & Girls Club of Sonoma Valley ($25,000) and Ceres Community Project ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Women Giving as One Inc?
Women Giving as One Inc reported $579K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $441K.
What does Women Giving as One Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to encourage women’s participation in local philanthropy, raise awareness of unmet needs among Sonoma Valley nonprofits, inspire donors to engage with local charities, and support the long-term sustainability of nonprofits in pursuit of a just and thriving Sonoma Valley. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Women Giving as One Inc?
The organization’s website directs applicants to register and apply through its online grant portal. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Women Giving as One Inc's EIN?
Women Giving as One Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0845497. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 27, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Women Giving as One Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Women Giving as One Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/women-giving-as-one-inc-morg_e00aa3328d4b475f81ed93e397f687dd
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