FAQ's
How did 100+ Women Who Care get started?
100+ Women Who Care originated in November 2006 by Karen Dunigan of Jackson, Michigan. Currently there are more than 1000 chapters of 100+ Women Who Care in 45 states, plus Canada and Mexico, and beyond! There also are chapters of men, children, and families.
Which organizations are eligible to be considered at a meeting of 100+ Women?
In order to be considered at a meeting, the organization must be based in and serve the Southwest Florida area, and must be a non-profit entity registered as a 501(c)(3) organization. No national or global organizations are eligible unless there is a physical presence of the organization in SWFL, and all the money donated would stay in the region.
What is a 501(c)(3) organization?
A 501(c)(3) is an entity that is tax-exempt under the Internal Revenue Code and is organized and operated for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes.
Is my contribution tax-deductible?
Yes, under current law your contribution is tax deductible if made payable to a 501(c)(3) organization. Checks are written directly to the local organization, not to 100+ Women Who Care.
How is the organization that receives the donation chosen?
A member who has signed a Membership Commitment Form (see "How it Works" tab) may submit the name of a local charity that serves SWFL. Three organizations will be randomly selected for presentations. The members who submitted the chosen names will be invited to give a 5 minute presentation about their organization (see the Presentations tab), followed by 5 minutes for Q&A. All members are encouraged to participate by submitting the names of local, needy charitable organizations in Southwest Florida.
What if I cannot attend a meeting?
If a member cannot attend a meeting she agrees to send a check to the meeting with a friend. There are no proxy votes. Alternatively, the member may mail a check to a designated individual who will be identified in an email immediately following a meeting.
May I just send the donation to the charity myself if I miss a meeting?
The goal of the 100+ Women Who Care organization is to make a donation on behalf of the whole group. Therefore, each member is asked to send her check to the group, to be delivered on behalf of 100+Women Who Care of Southwest Florida. Further, it is our way of knowing how much money was raised by our group, information to be shared to all. Currently the Richard M. Schultz Family Foundation is matching donations of new members; therefore, it is imperative that we know the exact amount donated by our members.
How long do the meetings last?
Meetings are timed to be very efficient, and will last no longer than 60 minutes. Guaranteed!
May I bring a visitor to the meeting?
Yes! Help promote our mission. However, a visitor is not eligible to vote unless she decides to become a member by signing a Commitment Form.
100+ Women Who Care originated in November 2006 by Karen Dunigan of Jackson, Michigan. Currently there are more than 1000 chapters of 100+ Women Who Care in 45 states, plus Canada and Mexico, and beyond! There also are chapters of men, children, and families.
Which organizations are eligible to be considered at a meeting of 100+ Women?
In order to be considered at a meeting, the organization must be based in and serve the Southwest Florida area, and must be a non-profit entity registered as a 501(c)(3) organization. No national or global organizations are eligible unless there is a physical presence of the organization in SWFL, and all the money donated would stay in the region.
What is a 501(c)(3) organization?
A 501(c)(3) is an entity that is tax-exempt under the Internal Revenue Code and is organized and operated for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes.
Is my contribution tax-deductible?
Yes, under current law your contribution is tax deductible if made payable to a 501(c)(3) organization. Checks are written directly to the local organization, not to 100+ Women Who Care.
How is the organization that receives the donation chosen?
A member who has signed a Membership Commitment Form (see "How it Works" tab) may submit the name of a local charity that serves SWFL. Three organizations will be randomly selected for presentations. The members who submitted the chosen names will be invited to give a 5 minute presentation about their organization (see the Presentations tab), followed by 5 minutes for Q&A. All members are encouraged to participate by submitting the names of local, needy charitable organizations in Southwest Florida.
What if I cannot attend a meeting?
If a member cannot attend a meeting she agrees to send a check to the meeting with a friend. There are no proxy votes. Alternatively, the member may mail a check to a designated individual who will be identified in an email immediately following a meeting.
May I just send the donation to the charity myself if I miss a meeting?
The goal of the 100+ Women Who Care organization is to make a donation on behalf of the whole group. Therefore, each member is asked to send her check to the group, to be delivered on behalf of 100+Women Who Care of Southwest Florida. Further, it is our way of knowing how much money was raised by our group, information to be shared to all. Currently the Richard M. Schultz Family Foundation is matching donations of new members; therefore, it is imperative that we know the exact amount donated by our members.
How long do the meetings last?
Meetings are timed to be very efficient, and will last no longer than 60 minutes. Guaranteed!
May I bring a visitor to the meeting?
Yes! Help promote our mission. However, a visitor is not eligible to vote unless she decides to become a member by signing a Commitment Form.
