The 15th annual Give to Lincoln Day on May 28 raised more than $11 million for 497 local nonprofits – the highest amount raised in the event’s history and $1.5M more than the year prior. Coordinated by the Lincoln Community Foundation (LCF), Give to Lincoln Day is an online event encouraging donations to support the local nonprofits and causes people care about. The funds are designated to help support charitable organizations that serve Lincoln and Lancaster County.
“What started as a bold idea has grown into a powerful tradition of generosity – proving year after year what's possible when we come together for good,” said Tracy Edgerton, LCF President. “Once again, Lincoln has stepped up to break records and uplift the important work of local nonprofits.”
All participating nonprofits will receive a proportional share of a $650,000 match fund based upon the organization’s percentage of the total dollars raised, provided by LCF and sponsors including Presenting Sponsor, West Gate Bank.
More than 28,000 donations were received for the 15th annual Give to Lincoln Day. The event has raised more than $86 million for local nonprofits in its 14-year history.
For more information and to see gifts received for each nonprofit, visit www.GiveToLincoln.com.
Sponsors Include: West Gate Bank (Presenting Sponsor), ABC Electric, ALLO Fiber, Assurity Life Foundation, Rich Bailey, The Hsin-Chao Family, D.A. Davidson & Co., Davis Design, Firespring, Forvis Mazars, LLP, HBE, LLP, Hudl, Kile & Cuz Johnson, Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., Kubly Family Foundation, Mail Management Services, Inc., Derrel Martin, The Family of Gates & Daisy Minnick, William J. Mueller & Kim M. Robak, Nelnet, Olsson, Pepsi Cola of Lincoln, Pinnacle Bank, Runza National, Joe W. & Ruth K. Seacrest Fund, Tom & Lisa Smith, Dr. Gene & Kristen Stohs, Talent Plus Inc, The Estate of Mark H. Tallman, Bill & Mae Whitmer Family Fund and WRK Family Foundation.
About Lincoln Community Foundation
Through partnerships and collaboration, Lincoln Community Foundation (LCF) facilitates positive change for the common good.
Since 1955, LCF has been privileged to be part of many wonderful legacies by connecting donor generosity to local needs. With gifts of all sizes from thousands of donors over the years, the assets of LCF have grown to more than $293 million. LCF has distributed more than $288 million in grants to nonprofit organizations that have improved the lives of residents.
Lincoln Community Foundation is accredited by the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations®.
