Rules & Prizes

Rules

  • Any individual, group, business, or organization may make a donation. Donations made online through Give BIG Lexington are received and receipted by Mightycause Foundation, a registered 501(c)3 charity that operates a donor-advised fund to fulfill donor advisements. The Lexington Community Foundation will receive and receipt any donations from individuals, groups, businesses, or organizations who prefer to make their donations in person.
  • Give BIG Lexington is a 24-hour day of giving on Thursday, November 7th. Donations must be made during this time to qualify for the matching funds.
  • Minimum donation is $5, and there is no maximum donation limit.
  • Donations up to $25,000 per donor/per organization qualify to receive a proportional share of the incentive fund given by the Lexington Community Foundation.
  • Donations are tax-deductible and irrevocable (donations will not be refunded).
  • 100% of your donations made through Give BIG Lexington will go directly to the cause. The Lexington Community Foundation is covering the 2.9% plus $0.30 per transaction fee charged by the Mightycause Foundation for expenses and campaign costs (including credit card transaction costs). Donors have the option to cover these fees during the checkout process.
  • All local nonprofit organizations that serve the Lexington area are welcome to participate in this event. This includes health and human service organizations, arts and culture, children and families, education, animals, parks and recreation, and many more Lexington nonprofit groups. Organizations that exist primarily for religious or political activities are excluded. Contact the Lexington Community Foundation to confirm your cause is eligible to participate. Then you will be asked to assist the Foundation in creating your online giving page.
  • There is no fee to participate.
  • The cause(s) you choose to support will receive the donor's name and address unless the donor chooses to make an anonymous contribution. As host of Give BIG Lexington, Lexington Community Foundation will receive the contact information for donors who participate in Give BIG Lexington and do not give anonymously. This information is used solely to thank the donor for participating in the giving day.


The Lexington Community Foundation Board of Directors can modify any restrictions or conditions if, in the sole judgment of the Board of Directors, such restriction or condition becomes unnecessary, incapable of fulfillment, or inconsistent with the charitable needs of the community. As such, Give BIG Lexington reserves the right to deny or condition the distribution of prize grants if, in the judgment of its Board of Directors, such restriction or condition becomes necessary.

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