Generations of Giving is a month-long matching gift campaign that gives donors the special opportunity to invest in the future of our region and multiply their impact. Donations made from September 1 - 30 are eligible to be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $100,000 thanks to a generous grant from the Patterson Family Foundation. Match funds will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Donations that exceed $100,000 will still be received, but will not be matched. All funds must be used for charitable purposes, and cannot be used for gun raffles, political organizations, carnivals, fireworks, or Donor-Advised Funds.
Donors can participate in two ways:
Give to the Foundation’s Legacy Fund
Empower the Foundation to build permanent, flexible resources that support annual grantmaking focused on the community’s greatest needs.
No min. gift amount required | No match cap
Establish an Endowment Fund
Create a lasting legacy with a permanent fund, where only a portion of the annual earnings is distributed—ensuring ongoing support for the causes, nonprofits, and community needs you care about most.
$2,500 min. gift | $10,000 match cap per fund
See details below
Details for establishing an endowment fund
CHOOSE YOUR FUND:
Unrestricted
Funds are granted to where they are needed most
Designated
Funds are granted to a specific nonprofit
Field of Interest
Funds are granted to a specific area of interest
Agency
Fund is established by a 501(c)(3) organization
MATCHING GIFT GUIDELINES:
50% of matched funds go to the Foundation’s Legacy Fund
Add matched funds to the principal of the established endowment fund, or
Use matched funds to create an expendable or pass thru fund to provide an immediate grant to a nonprofit
50% of matched funds are directed by the donor in 1 of 2 ways:
Ready for your nonprofit to join Match Month but not sure where to start? Explore our Match Month Guide for Nonprofits to find out how to maximize fundraising and build lasting support for your cause.