The Legacy Impact Grant is the philanthropic cornerstone of The Legacy League, designed to honor our mission of building legacy through generosity, mentorship, and meaningful support.
Each year, this grant is awarded to three women—trailblazers who are:
• Pivoting in their careers,
• Launching a new business or nonprofit, or
• Rebuilding with purpose after professional transition.
We believe that legacy isn’t always linear. That’s why this grant is not reserved for students or traditional educational paths. Instead, we fund women who are actively building a legacy through leadership, entrepreneurship, and community impact.
Eligible applicants must:
• Be biological women who identify and live as women today.
• Reside in the United States.
• Be in the early stages of launching or scaling a business or nonprofit.
• Have a clearly defined business model, with scalable potential and aligned values.
• Be able to demonstrate the impact this grant will have on their professional growth and legacy work.
Grant Package Includes:
• Financial award to fuel business or nonprofit growth
• One-year complimentary membership in The Legacy League (Founder’s Circle tier)
• Executive mentorship pairing with a member of our Founding Board
• Brand feature across The Legacy League’s digital platforms
As this initiative grows, so will the grant. We aim to increase the funding pool annually through private donors, corporate sponsors, and aligned philanthropic partners. With your support, The Legacy Impact Grant will become a powerful resource for generations of women to come.
Yasmeen Shields has always had the gift of gathering. A dynamic executive, creative entrepreneur, and community leader, Yasmeen built her reputation on creating spaces that blend beauty, meaning, and connection.
She first captured hearts as the founder of Yasmeen’s Sassy Wreaths, a vibrant brand that brought women together for hands-on creativity, and memorable experiences. Her work was featured in Northern Virginia Magazine, celebrating her ability to spread style and empower women through artful expression and community connection.
Today, Yasmeen brings that same energy and elegance to The Legacy League. With over two decades of experience in hosting women’s brunches, elegant dinners, philanthropic events, and mentorship circles, she has created a new kind of association—one rooted in grace, legacy, luxury, and fellowship.
An active nonprofit board member and respected figure in Loudoun County’s business and philanthropic community, Yasmeen brings vision, grace, and genuine connection to everything she creates.