How long has 100(+) Women Who Care DuPage been in the area?
100(+) Women Who Care DuPage was started in February, 2007. Our 63rd quarterly meeting was August 9, 2022 and to date we have contributed well over $750,000 to local charities, $100 at a time!
What organizations can be presented?
In order to be considered, the organization must serve DuPage County . It must be a 501(c) 3 and no national or international charities, programs or organizations will be considered as our purpose is that the contributions stay local. Many national charities DO have local affiliates and that's OK- the purpose is to serve locally.
What is a 501(c)(3)?
A 501(c)(3) is defined as "exemptions that apply to corporations, and any community chest, fund or foundation, organized and operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, testing for public safety, literary, educational purposes, to foster national or international amateur sports competition, promote the arts, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals." However, for the purposes of 100+ Women Who Care all groups up for consideration must be serve locally.
Is my contribution tax deductible?
Yes, your contribution is tax deductible if made payable to a 501(c) (3) organization. Checks and online contributions are made directly to the local organization NOT to 100+ Women Who Care.
How is the organization that receives the donation chosen?
Any member who has signed the Commitment Form and is in good standing, (is up to date on their contributions) can put their name into the 'hat" (basket) for a random drawing at the meeting. Three names are picked out of the 'hat'. The three women chosen will each get 5 minutes to present their group. After the three have presented, there will be a few minutes for Q & A's. Each women present then votes for their first choice by a ballot handed out at check-in when they arrive. The votes are counted, the winning group announced, everyone writes out their checks to that group, the checks are collected, and we're done! One lucky group will be thrilled when they find out they will soon receiving an unsolicited windfall!
What if I cannot attend a meeting?
If a member cannot attend a meeting she can either: give her check to a friend to bring with her to the meeting,(preferred), mail it in ahead of time with the 'pay to the order of' part left blank (preferred) or mail it in after the winner is announced. If a member sends in her check in with a friend, the friend will write in the name of the charity that is chosen on the check and give it to the organizers on the member's behalf. (This is her proxy vote.) In addition, an on-line option is usually available as most charities accommodates credit card payments.
How long do the meetings last?
The meetings are wonderfully short, less than an hour. We start at 7 p.m. and are done well before 8 p.m. Some members do enjoy staying after for beverage/food at the Holiday Inn's restaurant or bar.
Can I bring a friend to the meeting?
Yes! Anyone can come to observe a meeting, but in order to vote she will need to sign a Commitment Form and become a member before voting at the meeting. We love new members!
Join us Tuesday, November 9, 2022 for our fall meeting!
100(+) Women Who Care DuPage was started in February, 2007. Our 63rd quarterly meeting was August 9, 2022 and to date we have contributed well over $750,000 to local charities, $100 at a time!
What organizations can be presented?
In order to be considered, the organization must serve DuPage County . It must be a 501(c) 3 and no national or international charities, programs or organizations will be considered as our purpose is that the contributions stay local. Many national charities DO have local affiliates and that's OK- the purpose is to serve locally.
What is a 501(c)(3)?
A 501(c)(3) is defined as "exemptions that apply to corporations, and any community chest, fund or foundation, organized and operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, testing for public safety, literary, educational purposes, to foster national or international amateur sports competition, promote the arts, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals." However, for the purposes of 100+ Women Who Care all groups up for consideration must be serve locally.
Is my contribution tax deductible?
Yes, your contribution is tax deductible if made payable to a 501(c) (3) organization. Checks and online contributions are made directly to the local organization NOT to 100+ Women Who Care.
How is the organization that receives the donation chosen?
Any member who has signed the Commitment Form and is in good standing, (is up to date on their contributions) can put their name into the 'hat" (basket) for a random drawing at the meeting. Three names are picked out of the 'hat'. The three women chosen will each get 5 minutes to present their group. After the three have presented, there will be a few minutes for Q & A's. Each women present then votes for their first choice by a ballot handed out at check-in when they arrive. The votes are counted, the winning group announced, everyone writes out their checks to that group, the checks are collected, and we're done! One lucky group will be thrilled when they find out they will soon receiving an unsolicited windfall!
What if I cannot attend a meeting?
If a member cannot attend a meeting she can either: give her check to a friend to bring with her to the meeting,(preferred), mail it in ahead of time with the 'pay to the order of' part left blank (preferred) or mail it in after the winner is announced. If a member sends in her check in with a friend, the friend will write in the name of the charity that is chosen on the check and give it to the organizers on the member's behalf. (This is her proxy vote.) In addition, an on-line option is usually available as most charities accommodates credit card payments.
How long do the meetings last?
The meetings are wonderfully short, less than an hour. We start at 7 p.m. and are done well before 8 p.m. Some members do enjoy staying after for beverage/food at the Holiday Inn's restaurant or bar.
Can I bring a friend to the meeting?
Yes! Anyone can come to observe a meeting, but in order to vote she will need to sign a Commitment Form and become a member before voting at the meeting. We love new members!
Join us Tuesday, November 9, 2022 for our fall meeting!
