To Make a Difference in Our Community.

Members agree to donate $400/yr ($100 per qtr).

***Local Men. Local Giving. Local Impact***

These combined commitments will bring $40,000+ annually to our our local charities in our community. All charities and organizations must be 501(c) (3) and serve the local Treasure Valley area as it is our intention to see the impact locally each year.

• Care about our community

• Work with humility

• Have some fun along the way

• Keep it simple

• Choose meaningful, reputable charities

• Humbly make our work known to increase impact

Yes, it is just for men. The participation in “giving circles” and other groups like this in the US and right here in Idaho is overwhelmingly comprised of women. A recent study by the Collective Giving Research Group indicates the number of "giving circles" have tripled from 2007-2017. The study indicates that of all giving circles almost 70% of the membership are comprised of women.

We decided it was high time for us as men to “step up” and do our part. We are excited to have local women’s groups like The Little Black Dress Club and 100 Women for Good -Boise operating similarly for the benefit of all in our community!

Each member will commit to donating $100 at each of four quarterly meetings ($400 per year) to support the work of charities and non-profits in the Treasure Valley. Members may sign up any time during the year, the four quarter commitment will start at time of sign up.

• You are involved with other groups, but also see the potential in this idea of collectively joining with others to make a larger impact in your community.

• You are busy, but want a simple and fun way to make a difference in your community.

• You want 100 percent of your donation to go directly to local charities.

To become a member, sign-up online. We encourage each new member to complete their Registration/Commitment Form on-line prior to the next meeting. Members may sign up any time during the year, the four-quarter commitment will start at time of sign up.

What happens after my four-quarter commitment is completed? Our hope for our local community is that you will continue on as a proud member of 100+Men for Good. Please contact us if you will not be continuing as a member after your initial four-quarter commitment.

Any member in good standing may nominate a charity. Good standing defined as member's quarterly donations are current since joining.

Complete the nomination form found in the "Forms" tab. The form also includes "Tips for Nominating". Email to: info@100menforgood.org on/before one week prior to each quarterly meeting. Meetings are held the 2nd Month, 2nd Thurs of each quarter. You may also have other members co-nominate with you, so you ensure if your charity is drawn there will be one of the nominating members present & prepared to speak if there are any schedule conflicts.

Any local, IRS 501(c) (3) registered charity that serves the Treasure Valley may be nominated. GuideStar- www.guidestar.org and Charity Navigator- www.charitynavigator.org can also help you in your vetting process. Charity organizations will also need to sign an Donation Acceptance Agreement before receiving any donation. The charitable organization must agree not to solicit members and also must provide a tax donation receipt to each donor.

All nominations will be put in drawing and three will be drawn in front of the group at each meeting. The three nominations drawn will then have the nominating member give a 3-5 minutes discussion on their nomination.

Prior to nominating, members should 1) Talk to the organization 2) Get a commitment they will sign Donation Acceptance Form 3) Gather all the facts and statistics you would like to share with group. We want to make an educated decision. 4) Speak from the heart, no multimedia presentations, handouts are acceptable, but not required. Key Points: >Background >The Need >Make it personal

Once a charity is selected to receive our donation, they will be able to be nominated again in two years.

Criteria:

• 501 (c) (3) Charity
• Must serve the Treasure Valley Area

Guidestar and Charity Navigator can also help you in your vetting process. Charity organizations will also need to sign a Donation Acceptance Agreement before receiving the checks. The charitable organization must agree not to solicit members and provide a tax donation receipt to each donor. No national programs will be considered.

Remember: 100 percent of the contribution will stay in the Treasure Valley community.

100% of your donation goes directly to the charity. All donations are made on the charity we site or checks mailed directly to the charity.

100+Men for Good was founded and is operated entirely by volunteers. 100 percent of funds raised go directly to the chosen charity organization. The operating expenses (web hosting, domain, IT & admin expenses) are paid by the co-founders.

The objective is that by acting collectively we can make a difference in our community.

Yes. Your $100 check is written directly to the charity. Tax receipts will be issued to you directly by the charity. Charitable organizations must be a 501(c)3 and serve the Treasure Valley.

The Boise Metropolitan Area (MSA) or commonly referred to as the Treasure Valley includes Ada, Boise, Canyon, Gem and Owyee counties are eligible.

• Meetings Quarterly on Thursdays at 5:30pm

• Tempo 30 minute agenda with optional social hour.

The meetings will be held the second month of each quarter on the second Thursday of each month (Feb, May, Aug, Nov). Email reminders will be sent out prior to each meeting.

Annual Dates are posted on Home page.

At each meeting all of the local charities nominated by our members will be placed in a hat, with three charities being randomly drawn in front of the group. When a charity is drawn, the member who nominated that charity will speak from the heart for 3-5 minutes on behalf of the organization. Members will vote on one of the three charities.The charity with the majority vote will be chosen. Each member writes a check for $100 made payable DIRECTLY to the chosen charity or donate on-line directly on the charity website, which results in a group donation of potentially $10,000 (or more) in less than an hour by a group of 100 (or more) like-minded men making another difference in our community.

During the counting process, the previous quarters chosen charity will share how the past donation was utilized.

**Only members in good standing can nominate, present, and vote. Committed/Good standing means the member has made their quarterly $100 donations since joining.

**If any issue (status, eligibility, etc) should ever arise, then the next highest voted charity will receive the quarterly donation.

If a member cannot attend a quarterly event, please send check:

1. With another member- Complete amount for $100 but leave "Pay to blank" for the charity to complete & write in "MEMO: 100 Men For Good". Give it to a fellow member who will be going to the meeting. Remember the check is written directly to charity not 100 Men for Good, leave PAY TO blank and will be completed after voting.

2. Donate online or mail to the Charity: After each quarterly meeting, we will email members providing the Charity information for mailing of check or providing link to pay online at Charity's web site with credit card (if applicable based on nonprofit. Please ensure you write in "MEMO: 100 Men For Good". Please complete donation no later than on/before the Sunday after each Thursday meeting so charity receives the following week.

Yes, we encourage members to invite others to join in our shared mission of Making A Difference in Our Community. Please encourage them to register on-line by Sunday before each meeting.

The website will have the most up to date information. Members will also be emailed meeting reminders and relative news.

We will sell your personal information to the highest bidder!

No, just kidding! But glad you are reading the FAQs.

Your personal information (including name, email address, address, phone number) is collected strictly for the purpose of keeping in contact with you. We will not sell, give or otherwise share your personal information with any third party without your express consent, unless required to do so by law. We may occasionally recognize our members via social media and other media. Each charity that receives a group donation must sign a Donation Acceptance Agreement whereby they agree NOT to use member names in future solicitations or share information with other charities/organizations.

To be tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, an organization must be organized and operated exclusively for exempt purposes set forth in section 501(c)(3), and none of its earnings may inure to any private shareholder or individual. In addition, it may not be an action organization, i.e., it may not attempt to influence legislation as a substantial part of its activities and it may not participate in any campaign activity for or against political candidates.

The exempt purposes set forth in section 501(c)(3) are charitable, religious, educational, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition, and preventing cruelty to children or animals. The term charitable is used in its generally accepted legal sense and includes relief of the poor, the distressed, or the underprivileged; advancement of religion; advancement of education or science; erecting or maintaining public buildings, monuments, or works; lessening the burdens of government; lessening neighborhood tensions; eliminating prejudice and discrimination; defending human and civil rights secured by law; and combating community deterioration and juvenile delinquency.

The organization must not be organized or operated for the benefit of private interests, and no part of a section 501(c)(3) organization's net earnings may inure to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual. If the organization engages in an excess benefit transaction with a person having substantial influence over the organization, an excise tax may be imposed on the person and any organization managers agreeing to the transaction.

See IRS website for further clarifications.

Mike McHargue and Brian Smith co-founded the group. The ambassadors are the men who share the common interest of "Making a Difference in Our Community." These ambassadors reached out to friends to join in our collective effort of making a local impact. In addition, the ambassadors serve as a steering team. See "About" tab for ambassadors, and thank them.