Womens Impact Fund
Womens Impact Fund is a public charity based in Charlotte, North Carolina. It pools women’s giving and engages members in philanthropy, education, and community connection, making grants to local nonprofit organizations.
Womens Impact Fund at a glance
In short: Womens Impact Fund gave $319K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $29K), mostly in North Carolina. 82% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $318,750
- -30.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $28,977
- -24.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $31,350
- Total assets
- $656,061
- +7.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 82% first-time grantees (9 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Womens Impact Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The fund accepts unsolicited requests from eligible organizations. Submit an application through the online application process and select one program area.
- Review Cycle
- The 2026–27 grant cycle is open through October 17, 2026.
- Deadline
- The 2026–27 grant cycle is open through October 17, 2026.
- Next open deadline
- October 17, 2026 (Women's Impact Fund Grant)
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 30864, Charlotte, NC 28230
Phone: (704) 707-4292
Website: https://womensimpactfund.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Womens Impact Fund
Who Womens Impact Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Arts Plus ($61K). Together the top 10 received $311K.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 64 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund is based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Its website requires grant applicants to be located in Mecklenburg County or to serve a majority of clients there. In filing year 2025, all reported grant dollars went to North Carolina recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Womens Impact Fund open to new grantees?
82%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 11 grantees (82%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $31K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $31K first-time, $20K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $319K (2025) to $597K (2019). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $319K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arts Plus Charlotte, NC | Unrestricted Operating Support | $61,350 |
| Carolina Raptor Center Huntersville, NC | Unrestricted Operating Support | $61,350 |
| Despierta Charlotte, NC | Unrestricted Operating Support | $61,350 |
| TreesCharlotte Charlotte, NC | Unrestricted Operating Support | $32,000 |
| The Relatives Charlotte, NC | Unrestricted Operating Support | $31,350 |
| Wayfinders Charlotte, NC | Unrestricted Operating Support | $31,350 |
| Hope Haven Inc Charlotte, NC | Unrestricted Operating Support | $8,000 |
| Independent Picture House Charlotte, NC | Unrestricted Operating Support | $8,000 |
| NC Wildlife Federation Charlotte, NC | Unrestricted Operating Support | $8,000 |
| Right Moves for Youth Charlotte, NC | Unrestricted Operating Support | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $656,061 | $722,641 | $691,426 | $318,750 | 11 | $20,669 |
| 2024 | $612,798 | $934,116 | $804,742 | $460,500 | 12 | $21,521 |
| 2023 | $483,424 | $693,794 | $798,045 | $520,000 | 14 | $7,057 |
| 2022 | $587,675 | $699,773 | $745,858 | $471,500 | 13 | $1,088 |
| 2021 | $633,760 | $696,024 | $720,944 | $473,500 | 14 | $731 |
| 2019 | $621,746 | $692,625 | $840,723 | $597,240 | 13 | $5,626 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The fund’s mission is to strengthen communities by maximizing women’s leadership in philanthropy through collective giving, education, and engagement. It makes annual grants in five areas: Arts & Culture, Education, Environment, Health, and Human Services. Its giving principles include addressing root causes of inequity, building resilience, increasing access and opportunity, reducing disparities, and serving underserved or under-resourced populations.
Examples of 2025 grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. Arts+ says it teaches music and art to students across socioeconomic backgrounds. Despierta describes its work as supporting emotional well-being, healthy relationships, and digital wellness. TreesCharlotte describes its work as planting trees, raising awareness of the tree canopy, and educating about tree care. Wayfinders says it expands students’ confidence, connections, and horizons through camps, enrichment programs, and mentoring. The Relatives says it works to keep children safe, keep families together, and prepare young people for community life.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the fund gave $318,750 through 11 grants. Grants ranged from $8,000 to $61,350, with a median of $31,350. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina.
The largest listed grants were $61,350 each to Arts Plus, Carolina Raptor Center, and Despierta. Other listed grants included $32,000 to TreesCharlotte and $31,350 each to The Relatives and Wayfinders. Hope Haven, Independent Picture House, NC Wildlife Federation, Right Moves for Youth, and Shelter Health each received $8,000. The listed grants were for unrestricted operating support.
The fund’s website says eligible organizations may apply without an invitation. Applicants must qualify as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3), independently or through a qualified fiscal agent or sponsor, and be located in Mecklenburg County or serve a majority of clients there. Each organization may submit one application per cycle and must select one program area. The fund accepts only requests for unrestricted operating support; it does not fund capital or endowment campaigns, and unrestricted funds should not be used for capital campaigns. It also does not fund fraternal organizations or organizations that require or teach particular religious beliefs to receive services. Applications are submitted online.
The fund also offers Spark Awards, described on its website as annual $5,000 unrestricted awards for women leaders working directly with community members in Mecklenburg County. These are individual awards, not grants to outside applicant organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The fund’s 2025 filing lists Patricia Massey Hoke as Executive Director and identifies April Whitlock, Katherine Bunn, Kristin Keen, Blanca Gonzalez, Tonya Bruce, Talia Moody, Michelle Cottrell, Karen Barton, and Kathleen O’Bannon among its officers and directors. The fund’s website says Janet LaBar joined as Executive Director in June 2025.
Womens Impact Fund is led by Patricia Massey Hoke, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 23 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Patricia Massey Hoke
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$97K (2021) → $87K (2025)
Andrea K Smith
Member Executive Director Vc
New on the 2025 filing
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Susong
Board Chair
Finance Chair → Incoming Chair, 2024
Incoming Chair → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeanette Sims
Advisors Chair
At-Large → Advisors Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erika Ross
Finance Chair
Incoming Financ → Finance Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Barton
Committee Chair
Impact Vc → Committee Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Bunn
Grants Chair
Grant Vc → Grants Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Keen
Committee Chair
Committee Vc → Committee Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Hall
Member Chair
Membership Vc → Member Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tonya Bruce
Education Chair
Education Vc → Education Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Haley Arellano
Secretary
Committee Vc → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nikki Jarrell
Past Chair
Incoming Chair → Board Chair, 2023
Board Chair → Past Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Cottrell
At-Large
Membership Vc → Member Chair, 2024
Member Chair → At-Large, 2025
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Jacobs
At-Large
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
April Whitlock
At-Large
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Mooring
At Large
On filings since 2024
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Hutch
Committee Vc
New on the 2025 filing
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Blanca Gonzalez
At-Large
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Connie Thomas
Committee Vc
New on the 2025 filing
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen O'Bannon
Governance Chai
New on the 2025 filing
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lakisha Rios
At Large
New on the 2025 filing
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Talia Moody
Membership Vc
New on the 2025 filing
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tamika Eubanks Spurlock
Grant Vc
New on the 2025 filing
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (44)
- Former: Markita Payne (2019–2024) — Governance Chai
- Former: Angela Scholl (2022–2024) — At-Large
- Former: Christiane Felts (2022–2024) — Finance Chair
- Former: Aimee Greeter (2023–2024) — Committee Chair
- Former: Alina MacNichol (2023–2024) — Member Executive Director Chai
- Former: Claire Magee Ferguson (2023–2024) — Grants Chair
- Former: Susan Adams (2023–2024) — Impact Chair
- Former: Angela Oliver (2019–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Ellen Rankin (2019–2023) — Imm. Past Chair
- Former: Joy Marshall (2019–2023) — Member Executive Director Chai
- Former: Jonell Logan (2021–2023) — At-Large
- Former: Liana Humphrey (2021–2023) — At-Large
- Former: Arlene Ferebee (2022–2023) — At-Large
- Former: Donna Dunlap (2022–2023) — At-Large
- Former: Liz Thomas-Hollier (2022–2023) — Grants Chair
- Former: Mary Stokes (2022–2023) — Membership Vc
- Former: Ann Allen (2021–2022) — At-Large
- Former: Anne Waldmiller (2021–2022) — Committee Impact
- Former: Carolyn Meade (2021–2022) — Governance Chai
- Former: Eileen Pronobis (2021–2022) — Membership Vc
- Former: Katrice Boland (2021–2022) — Member Executive Director Chai
- Former: Sam Dunbar (2021–2022) — Grants Chair
- Former: Jhaymee Tynan (2019–2021) — Committee Vice Chai
- Former: Lisa Miller (2019–2021) — Past Board Chair
- Former: Vida Harvey (2019–2021) — Education Chair
- Former: Alli Celebron-Brown (2021) — At-Large
- Former: Anne Perper (2021) — Grants Chair
- Former: Molly Shaw (2021) — At-Large
- Former: Susan Medina (2021) — Membership Chai
- Former: Anna McClelland (2019) — Director
- Former: Arrington Mixon (2019) — Board Chair
- Former: Deborah Majewski (2019) — Nom. Chair
- Former: Jean Brinkmann (2019) — Director
- Former: Jessica Klasinski (2019) — Ops Manager
- Former: Kristina Burke (2019) — Director
- Former: Lea Johnson (2019) — Director
- Former: Lisa Crotty (2019) — Director
- Former: Melissa Hovey (2019) — Director
- Former: Nikki Emanuel-Jarrell (2019) — Treasurer
- Former: Pearlynn Houck (2019) — Secretary
- Former: Priya Patil (2019) — Director
- Former: Sara Page Waugh (2019) — Director
- Former: Sarah Shifflet (2019) — Director
- Former: Taryn Sims (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $87K, to Patricia Massey Hoke (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about Womens Impact Fund
How much does Womens Impact Fund give each year?
Womens Impact Fund gave $319K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $461K across 12 grants.
What is Womens Impact Fund's typical grant size?
Womens Impact Fund's median grant in 2025 was $31,350, and its average grant was $28,977, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Womens Impact Fund that year got $31K on average.
Where does Womens Impact Fund give grants?
Womens Impact Fund gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Charlotte, NC (10 grants).
Does Womens Impact Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Womens Impact Fund's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Womens Impact Fund's largest grantees?
Womens Impact Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Arts Plus ($61,350), Carolina Raptor Center ($61,350) and Despierta ($61,350), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Womens Impact Fund?
Womens Impact Fund reported $656K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $723K.
What does Womens Impact Fund fund?
The fund’s mission is to strengthen communities by maximizing women’s leadership in philanthropy through collective giving, education, and engagement. It makes annual grants in five areas: Arts & Culture, Education, Environment, Health, and Human Services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Womens Impact Fund?
The fund accepts unsolicited requests from eligible organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Womens Impact Fund's EIN?
Womens Impact Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1133584. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Womens Impact Fund accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 20, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 31, 2026)
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