You’re invited to join our month-long giving campaign, where local donations are amplified through matching funds. Since match month began in 2023, community members have contributed $224,232.91, leveraging an additional $200,250 in matching funds from the Patterson Family Foundation for a total investment of $424,482.91! Together, these gifts have strengthened local nonprofits and expanded opportunities throughout our community.
2026 Match Month Details:
Donate during match month September 1 - 30
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25 cents of every dollar given is eligible to be matched
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Up to $50,000 in match funds available thanks to the Patterson Family Foundation
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Match funds will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Donations that exceed the $50,000 in match funds available 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.
Ways To Participate:
1. Give to the Foundation
Strengthen our ability to serve the community today and ensure lasting support to meet evolving community needs.
Gift any amount, no match cap. Match funds are directed to the Garnett Community Foundation.
2. Give to an Existing Fund
Help grow an established fund and amplify support for the causes and organizations you care about most.
Gift any amount. $20,000 match cap per fund. Donor chooses: Add match funds to existing fund OR immediately grant to a nonprofit.
3. Create A Fund
Name and define your own fund that supports the causes and organizations you care about most.
Min. gift amount may apply. $10,000 match cap per fund. Donor chooses: Add match funds to existing fund OR immediately grant to a nonprofit.