VAN WERT – #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving that harnesses
the collective power of individuals, communities, and organizations to
encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. Following
Thanksgiving and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and
Cyber Monday, this year’s #GivingTuesday will take place on Dec. 3,
2019, and will kick off the giving season by inspiring people to
collaborate and give back.
The Van Wert County Foundation first
celebrated giving in 2018 by matching donations made to Foundation held
Charitable Organization Endowment Funds on #GivingTuesday. The
initiative was a massive success with over 173 gives for a total endowed
amount of $128,716.00 (including VWCF matching funds). The Foundation
will again match up to $10,000 per Charitable Organization Endowment
Fund for the 2019 #GivingTuesday event.
On #GivingTuesday (Dec. 3,
2019, ONLY), individuals and businesses have the opportunity to donate
to one or multiple Foundation held Charitable Organization Endowment
Funds - essentially doubling the gift with a match from The Foundation. A
Charitable Organization Endowment Fund is established by a charitable
organization to provide support for the agency’s exempt purposes. The
original gifted amount (principal) is permanently preserved. Income
generated from gifts will benefit the named charitable organizations
forever.
The following funds are eligible for matching gifts from The Foundation during the #GivingTuesday 2019 initiative:
- Cross Over The Hill Endowment Fund
- Friends of 4-H Fund
- NPAC Permanent Endowment Fund
- PLC Health Clinic Endowment Fund
- Van Wert Civic Theatre Endowment Fund
- Van Wert County Council on Aging Endowment Fund
- Van Wert County Fairgrounds Endowment Fund
- Van Wert County Historical Society Endowment Fund
- Wassenberg Art Center Fund
- Wee Care Learning Center Trust
To
give to The Van Wert County Foundation #GivingTuesday initiative, you
can donate online via GoFund Me links that will be released early
Tuesday.
You can also deliver a check or cash donation to The Van
Wert County Foundation office located at 138 E. Main St., Van Wert, OH
45891 on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and enjoy
coffee, hot cocoa, and donuts.