Give to Lincoln Day 2025

May 29, 2025

Lincoln’s Biggest Day of Giving

For 24 hours, on Give to Lincoln Day, every donation given to local nonprofits is made bigger by matching funds. It is one special day when everyone in Lincoln is asked to make a donation showing their support for the organizations that contribute so much to our great city.

 

Gifts Given on May 29 Make a BIG Impact

Every donation given makes a bigger impact because nonprofits also get a proportional share of a $650,000 challenge match fund provided by Lincoln Community Foundation and other generous sponsors.

Go to GiveToLincoln.com and Give BIG On May 29, gifts can be made to participating nonprofits online at GiveToLincoln.com from Midnight to 11:59 p.m., or in person at one of our donation stations (find one at GiveToLincoln.com/about).

Donations can be given online in advance, starting May 1. Gifts made between May 1 and May 29 will be counted in the dollars raised on Give to Lincoln Day and qualify for matching funds. Go to the website to see dollars raised in real time.

BIG Purpose, Big Impact

Give to Lincoln Day’s purpose is to raise awareness of current philanthropic needs and opportunities in our community. All nonprofits recognized as 501(c)(3) public charities, which have an office in and serve the people of Lincoln/Lancaster County, are welcome to participate by registering at GiveToLincoln.com. Houses of worship and their foundations are excluded from participating. Give to Lincoln Day efforts are designed to help increase public awareness of local nonprofits, build their capacity and inspire donors to support the causes they love.