Anne Aaron
Philanos Chair
The Impact100 model is readily available to all communities who wish to implement it. The model is designed to empower women to see themselves as philanthropists and overcome the barriers women have historically faced in this arena. The model is designed for transformational grant-making within local communities, with a minimum grant size of $100,000.
At Least 100 Women
Come Together
Each Woman
Donates $1,000
$100,000
is donated to a
Local Charity
We provide nonprofit organizations with grants across five broad Focus Areas:
Arts & Culture
This area includes high-impact initiatives that cultivate, develop, educate, preserve and enrich the arts and cultural climate.
Education
This area includes high-impact initiatives that advance learning opportunities and access to education for children and/or adults.
Family
This area includes high-impact initiatives that strengthen and enhance the lives of children and families.
Health & Wellness
This area includes high-impact initiatives that improve the mental and/or physical wellness of people.
Environment
This area includes high-impact initiatives that enhance or restore natural resources or facilities, including those that encourage research, public awareness, and education relating to the environment and conservation of our natural resources and/or promote animal welfare.
Board of Directors
Melodi retired in 2023 after a long career in the HR field. After retirement, she is enjoying serving on the Impact 100 Board, volunteering at other non-profits, spending time with her husband, kids, grand kids, and great grand kids, and really enjoying the more laid-back lifestyle that retirement brings.
Ashley is a native of Wichita Falls and anchors the 5, 6, and 10p newscast at NewsChannel 6. She has worked at the station since 2002 and loves how the job allows her to connect with people in the community she calls home. Ashley accepted a board position with Partners in Education in Fall 2020. She has also served on the board of Community In Schools, Texoma Business Women and volunteers her time in the WFISD through PTO and Read to Learn. Ashley and her husband have two kids and enjoy serving in leadership at their church.
Marisa, with her husband and son, has lived in Wichita Falls since 2015. They are active members of First Christian Church, and she is an Education Specialist at Region 9 Education Service Center. With many years of experience in many educational settings across the state of Texas, working with leaders and teachers has allowed her to support schools and impact education in a very meaningful way. Marisa enjoys being a volunteer in WFISD and is also a member of PEO.
A native of Burkburnett, Ranette & her husband now call Wichita Falls home. Ranette graduated from MSU Texas and University of North Texas. She is now retired after serving 40 years as Professor and Department Chair of Computer Science at MSU. She is a volunteer Safety Trainer for Southern Grit Advocacy and serves in several leadership roles at First Baptist Church Wichita Falls. In addition to her work with Impact100, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her 2 sons, 7 grandchildren, and many friends.
Ruth has worked professionally in the nonprofit world for 20 years with expertise in fundraising, grant writing, donor relations and communications. She has held the Certified Fundraising Executive designation (CFRE) since 2015 and Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) since 2022. She is the Senior Director of Donor Engagement at Hope For The Warriors, a national veteran support organization. Previously, Ruth has served as a marketing director and assistant grants director.
Julie and her husband, Brady have lived in Wichita Falls since 1986. They are members of First Baptist Church where Julie plays in the Worship Orchestra. Julie retired from WFISD in 2018 after teaching 32 years and now enjoys volunteering at the WF Area Food Bank, Meals on Wheels, WFISD Read to Learn, Junior League HEART committee sustainer, WFISD Foundation Board, and Impact100.