#GivingTuesday 2020 raises $176,000

VW independent/submitted information

#GivingTuesday was this past Tuesday, December 1 — a day that is known as a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities, and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to unleash generosity worldwide.

The Van Wert County Foundation celebrated #GivingTuesday by matching donations (up to $10,000 per fund) made to participating VWCF Charitable Organization Endowment Funds on #GivingTuesday. 

Individuals and businesses donated to one or multiple funds, essentially doubling the gift with the match. Those who gave to The Van Wert County Foundation’s #GivingTuesday initiative donated both online via the VWCF website and in the Foundation’s office. 

Donors showed up in a big way this year to support the 11 participating non-profit organizations. The initiative was a huge success, with a total endowed amount of $176,290.85, including the VWCF match — an increase of $77,482.85 over last year’s amount of $98,808.

Plans for #GivingTuesday 2021 (November 30, 2021) are already in the works.

Shown below are the individual endowment funds and the amount donated to each, including VWCF matching funds:

Charitable Organization Endowment Fund	Raised	VWCF match	Total to Endowed Fund
Crestview Heritage Board	$11,267.85	$10.000	$21,267.85
Cross Over the Hill	$17,195.00	$10,000	$27,195.00
Friends of 4-H	$2,445.00	$2,445.00	$4,890.00
NPAC Permanent Endowment	$1,675.00	$1,675.00	$3,350.00
PLC Health Clinic	$10,998.00	$10,000.00	$20,998.00
Van Wert Civic Theatre	$4,450.00	$4,450.00	$8,900.00
VW County Council on Aging	$5,795.00	$5,795.00	$11,590.00
VW County Fairgrounds	$10,000.00	$10,000.00	$20,000.00
VW County Historical Society	$10,900.00	$10,000.00	$20,900.00
Wassenberg Art Association	$500.00	$500.00	$1,000.00
Wee Care Learning Center	$26,200.00	$10,000.00	$36,200.00
Grand Totals	$101,425.85	$74,865.00	$176,290.85