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.

Donors can participate in two ways:

Give to the Foundation’s Legacy Fund

Empower the Foundation to build a stronger future and provide flexible, timely support for our community’s greatest needs.

No min. gift amount required | No match cap

Establish an Endowment Fund

Create a lasting legacy that supports the causes, nonprofits, and evolving needs of our community that 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

Funds 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.