Past Recipients
See the organizations we've come together to help and support in the past year.
March 2026 - Camping4Girls
Camping4Girls supports 4th grade girls through transformational camping experiences and mentorship — empowering them with the self-confidence and leadership skills to make positive life choices. Money donated will be used to support an all-inclusive youth camp experience for girls and ongoing alumni sponsorship, support, scholarships.
To learn more about this organization, visit their website at
December 2025 - Raising Readers in Story County
Raising Readers in Story County supports the language and literacy development of young children by providing books, caregiver guidance, and early childhood programs. Money donated will be used to support Small Talk, an innovative program that helps parents learn how to create an enriching home language environment and provides tips and best practices for healthy brain stimulation and development.
To learn more about this organization, visit their website at
September 2025 - The Red Shirt Foundation
The Redshirt Foundation implements comprehensive programming around mental health and empowerment topics, including pre- and post-intervention programs. Money donated will be used to fund Emma Benoit suicide awareness events at Story County Schools in October, and their next year of ASIST workshops.
To learn more about this organization, visit their website at
June 2025 - Ames Noon Kiwanis
Ames Noon Kiwanis is the local chapter of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. Money donated will be used for a new playground next to the firetruck in Brookside Park.
To learn more about this organization, visit their website at
Nominate a Story County Non-Profit Organization
Members of Ames 100 Women Who Care may nominate a Story County non-profit organization for future meetings by filling out the nomination form below.
To be eligible, non-profit organizations must:
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be based in the Story County area
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be recognized as a 501(c)(3) organization
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nominations must not be for fundraising campaigns/events, but rather for the organization as a whole
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No national or international charities, programs or organizations will be considered as the purpose is for the contributions to stay 100% in the community (i.e. Story County).
Remember, it is the members who present about the organization if drawn. While not required, it definitely makes a big difference when you can nominate a charity you’re passionate about supporting. Even better if you can be ready with a few reasons why we should be supporting their mission!