Impact100 Newport County

05/29/2026

What A Moment! What a Night! What a Year!

This is what collective giving looks like.

We couldn’t be more proud of what we did this year and the $208,000 we awarded last night to create transformation in our community! And we’re just getting started!

Recipients of the two Impact100 Newport County 2026 grants: James L. Maher Center and Eastern RI Conservation District. Congratulations to our first grant recipients!

05/23/2026

We’re grateful to Newport This Week for highlighting our remarkable finalists and the inspiring work happening across Newport County. ✨

Now the excitement builds as we look ahead to our Annual Awards Celebration next Thursday, May 28th where our members will cast their votes to determine which nonprofits will receive our two $104,000 grants. It’s going to be an unforgettable evening of impact, community, and celebration. 💙

At a recent gathering Impact100 Newport County announced five finalists for its inaugural grant cycle. The group’s 208 members pooled contributions created a $208,000 fund which will be awarded as two $104,000 transformational grants to local nonprofits. The finalists are newportFILM, the James L....

05/15/2026

We are so grateful for your participation in our grant process and for the trust you have placed in . Congratulations on being named a finalist, and thank you for all you do to strengthen and serve our community each and every day.

05/15/2026

Thank you to the Boys & Girls Club of Newport County for participating in our grant process, and for the extraordinary work, you do each and every day to strengthen our community.

05/15/2026

Another of our finalists sharing the excitement with their community.
Thank you for participating in our grant process, and for all the extraordinary work you every day to strengthen our community.

05/13/2026

05/11/2026

Sign up NOW for the most thrilling evening of our inaugural year as we award TWO transformational $104,000 grants! Trust us — you’ll want to be in the room for this unforgettable celebration of impact, generosity, and community.

05/08/2026

What an exciting and inspiring evening at our meet the finalists event last night as we celebrated the remarkable work being done throughout Newport County. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all 29 nonprofits that applied during our inaugural grant cycle and congratulate our five outstanding finalists.
Our finalists:
newportFilm
James L Maher Center
Common Fence Point Improvement Association
Boys & Girls Club of Newport County
Innovation Farm (ERICD)
Each finalist will present their project to the membership on May 28 at our Annual Meeting and Award Celebration ,and members will vote to award the grants that evening. Members, RSVP now and be present for this thrilling evening.

05/03/2026

That says it all – I’m constantly inspired by what happens when women come together with purpose. In Newport County, that means real lasting impact for our community. And we’re just getting started!!
Join us because impact looks better when we create it together❤️

https://impact100newportcounty.org/membership/

02/09/2026

Coretta Scott King believed women are the soul of a nation – and history proves she was right❤️ her legacy reminds us that lasting change begins with courageous women who lead with purpose, conviction and heart. And, as members of Impact 100 Newport County, our women led community driven philanthropy is transforming lives one $100,000 grant at a time. This is leadership with impact.