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The Community Foundation is excited to share a list of local nonprofits with year-end matching opportunities! These local nonprofit organizations need your help to reach their end-of-year fundraising goals.
Donors without a donor advised fund are encouraged to make their gifts directly to the nonprofits to help streamline donations and support nonprofit organizations’ relationships with their donors. Making a gift through your donor advised fund? You can donate through the Fund Advisor Portal.
Are you ready for your dollars to be doubled? Read more about each organization and their matching gift below.
Nicolet Bank will match up to $15,000 in donations to The Avenue from December 1-31, 2025.
If you believe in the power of community—the kind that unites around music and purpose—then 91.1 The Avenue is where it all comes together. This award-winning, listener-supported station stands at the crossroads of public radio, the Mile of Music festival, and the nonprofits that shape Northeast Wisconsin. We don’t just play songs—we give voice to what matters. Your year-end gift keeps The Avenue strong, creative, and deeply connected to the place we all call home.
The Avenue (Music That Matters, Inc.) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
How to donate: Mail 91.1 The Avenue, PO Box 2577, Appleton WI 54912; Online avenueradio.com
Thanks to our friend Richard Gunderson, every gift made to Apricity from November 24 through January 15 will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $20,000! Funds support Apricity’s programs for low-income individuals with substance use disorders: residential treatment, recovery-supportive employment/job training, recovery coaching, and sober living transitional housing – a path out of homelessness. YOUR gift to help move people from instability and uncertainty to productive community members with bright futures will go TWICE as far this holiday season!
How to donate: Donate online at https://www.apricityservices.com/support/ or mail to Apricity Attn: Development, 4764 Integrity Way, Suite 312, Appleton, WI 54913-8464.
From Nov 1st – December 31 all gifts to BEAMING Inc. will be matched dollar-for-dollar thanks to a generous group of community champions. Every contribution directly supports our trauma-informed equine-assisted learning programs, including Pony Power Academy, Hold Your Horses, CANTER, and LAUNCH, EAL as well as services for veterans, individuals with dementia, and those with diverse abilities. This match doubles the impact of every donor’s gift, helping us continue to provide over 4,000 equine-assisted services annually to children, families, veterans, and community members facing unique challenges.
How to donate: in person and tour the ranch, mail a check to 2692 County Rd. GG, Neenah, WI 54956 or go to our website at: https://www.beaminginc.org/donate/
Your gifts to Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass make extraordinary glass experiences possible for tens of thousands of visitors! With shrinking funding for the arts, your assistance is needed now more than ever. May we count on you to make a donation today? Your gift to the Museum is truly a gift to your community! This year, generous museum supporters Kathy and Bob Brost, Jock and Maria Stafford, Sandra and John Valentine, and Christine Waterhouse have graciously agreed to a combined $40,000 matching gift during our year-end appeal. Your gift will be amplified dollar-for-dollar!
We invite your continued partnership in offering extraordinary experiences in glass by making a 100% tax-deductible gift, today. Please donate through this matching gift challenge online at bmmglass.com/donate. Our heartfelt gratitude to you for your enthusiasm for, and investment in YOUR Museum.
How to donate: https://bmmglass.com/donate/
Bethany has begun renovations on its interior courtyard to create a safe, inviting outdoor space where residents and their families can relax, reminisce and enjoy time together away from the busy street. The courtyard will also provide short-term rehab residents a secure, distraction-free environment to practice walking and regain mobility. While initial work has started, most of the renovation will take place next spring. Bethany has received a generous gift toward the project, and a matching gift challenge of $15,000 is available to help bring the renovation to completion. Additional naming opportunities are also available for donors who wish to leave a lasting legacy while supporting this multi-use space for residents and their families.
How to donate: Please send donations to: Bethany Home, Inc., 1226 Berlin Street, Waupaca, WI 54981 ATTN: Courtyard Project
All gifts to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley until December 31,2025 will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $125,000. Double your impact and open more doors for children and youth across the Fox Valley.
4 key characteristics define the essence of a Boys & Girls Club:
How to donate: To double your impact today: Please make your gift online at https://www.bgclubfoxvalley.org/matching-gift-challenge/, via mail at 160 S. Badger Avenue Appleton, WI 54914 or by phone at 920-750-5935. For questions, please email Kevin LeBeau at klebeau@bgclubfoxvalley.org.
The Building for Kids seeks to create impactful, play-based learning opportunities for all kids and their grown-ups.
Matching Opportunity #1: Morgridge Family Foundation Starting 09/04/2025 to 12/31/2025 any donation up to $50,000 no maximum goes towards the BFK Annual Appeal
Matching Opportunity #2: J.J. Keller Foundation Starting 09/15/2025 to 12/31/2025 for Access for All Initiative will match new or increased donations up to $1000.00
How to donate: Mail at 100 W College Avenue Appleton WI 54911, Online, ACH
Casa Hispana is launching a Year-End Matching Campaign from November 15 to January 31, 2026. Thanks to a generous group of community donors, all contributions will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $8,000. This campaign supports our scholarship program, family services, and community initiatives across the Fox Valley. Every gift helps us reach more students and families and doubles your impact during this critical season of giving.
How to donate: Donations can be made online, by mail, or in person.
At CASA of the Fox Cities, every day we see how hope can lift a child beyond the challenges they face. Your support allows us to carry out this work, stewarding every dollar to give children who have experienced abuse and neglect stability, encouragement, and the opportunity to dream beyond their circumstances. All donations (up to $25,000) made between November 1st-December 31st will be matched. Help us reach our $50,000 year-end goal.
How to donate: Check or Cash via Mail, Online Donation, & Gifts of Stock (transfer details available upon request)
Join us in supporting Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Green Bay during Giving Tuesday, December 2, 2025!
As a trusted, faith-based social services provider in northeast Wisconsin, Catholic Charities is excited to participate in this day of unity and positive change-and to help others put their faith into action!
Double Donation! A gracious donor has come forward to match donations up to $2,000! Make your give today.
Throughout our 107+ year history of serving northeast Wisconsin, our staff and volunteers have been our greatest strength, treating others with dignity and compassion. Learn more about our programs and services and discover how you can join us in helping neighbors in need.
How to donate: donate online, via text CCGBgive to 41444, or via mail with a notation that the donation is for Giving Tuesday.
Community Benefit Tree is a medical debt support center assisting families & their supporters by equipping them with the right tools such as financial assistance, fundraising, education, resources, case management and emotional support to empower them to be financially sustainable during their medical crisis!
Now through end of year and into first quarter, the J. J. Keller Foundation Challenge Match Grant will match new or increased donations up to $1000 per donor, up to $10,000.
How to donate: Donations can be sent via online or by mail: Community Benefit Tree 1734 Ken Dale Drive Kaukauna, WI 54130
From November 10th until December 31st, every dollar donated to the Community Clothes Closet will be matched up to $10,000, doubling your impact! Your gift helps provide free clothing, outerwear, and essentials to local children, families, and individuals in need which will empower them to move forward with dignity and confidence.
How to donate:
By Mail – 1465B Opportunity Way, Menasha, WI 54952
In Person – Stop by and see how your investment is changing lives.
Community Clothes Closet is a registered nonprofit (EIN #39-1394270). All donations are tax-deductible.
This giving season, your impact can go twice as far! The U.S. Venture Foundation will match all donations up to $50,000 during COTS’ Year-End Matching Opportunity, running November 17, 2025 – February 15, 2026. Your gift helps provide basic needs for residents working hard every day to overcome the barriers that led to homelessness. Donations can be made online at appletoncots.org or mailed directly to COTS. Don’t forget to check if your employer offers a matching gift program to make an even greater difference!
How to donate: mail, online at www.appletoncots.org
DSAW has a year-end matching opportunity that begins 2 weeks before giving Tuesday (11/18/25) and ends on 12/31/25. We are matching gifts dollar for dollar up to $20,000 thanks to an anonymous donor. Gifts can be designated to a specific chapter of the Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin or to the organization as a whole.
How to donate: Donors can mail a check or donate online. If you’d like to donate via another method, give us a call and we are happy to set something up!
At Empowered Tutoring, your contribution supports our mission to provide exceptional one-on-one tutoring and life skills development for students from financially challenged families, allowing them to maximize their learning potential and confidently pursue their educational and personal goals.
Through our year-end matching opportunity, every dollar you give is doubled through Dec. 31, 2025, helping us reach our $25,000 goal to fund vital programs and operational needs. Your contribution today sets students up for success in the coming months and ensures they get the support they need—when they need it most.
How to donate: You may give online, call us directly at 920-422-2402 or mail your contribution to Empowered Tutoring, 2631 North Meade Street, Suite 203, Appleton, WI 54911.
First 5 Fox Valley is connecting families to community resources helping young children ages 0-5 grow and thrive. With the mission to “Cultivate communities that empower and support every family to build a solid foundation for children in their first five years””. First 5 Fox Valley is making an impact by improving outcomes for children with expanding developmental screenings and increasing Protective Factors for parents.
Two ways to support this mission with a year-end matched gift:
Match donation of $100,000 is provided.
How to donate: Donations can be mailed to 1001 W. Kennedy Ave. Suite C, Kimberly WI 54136 or made online through the website donation page.
From November 15 through December 31, the Fox Cities Chamber Foundation will match all gifts of $100 or more, up to $10,000 total, to support our Excellence in Education program. This initiative honors 10 outstanding teachers each year through surprise classroom visits, gift bags, a celebratory dinner, and professional headshots and videos – recognizing educators who go above and beyond for Fox Cities students.
How to donate: Checks can be made out to the Fox Cities Chamber Foundation and mailed to 125 N. Superior Street, Appleton, WI 54911.
Join us as we launch a Season of Discovery!
Discover Joy, Discover Inspiration, and Discover Connection through the performing arts at your Fox Cities P.A.C.
Thanks to the Lee and Rougeux families, donations made now through December 31 will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $10,000! Your contribution will go twice as far bringing the arts to life through educational and accessibility programs helping all to discover possibilities through the power of the performing arts.
How to donate: Via mail, in person or on our website.
Fox Valley Humane Association is a no-kill animal shelter and resource center, serving over 6,000 animals and their people in our community every year. We ensure that no animal in the Fox Valley goes without the care and attention they deserve. Beyond our walls, we work hand-in-hand with underserved communities, offering resources to help families keep their pets, education to stregthen the human-animal bond, vaccination clinics to keep pets healthy, and outreach that ensures no one is left without support. Right now, your gift can make twice the impact! Thanks to the incredible generosity of Mary Beth Neinhaus, every donation received before December 31, 2025 will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $100,000. That means more lives saved, more families supported, and more hope where it is needed most.
How to donate: https://www.foxvalleypets.org/get-involved/donate/
Fox Valley Literacy shares the power of learning to transform lives and enrich the community.
We have a $5,000 year-end match for our campaign starting at Giving Tuesday; JJ Keller Foundation is the match sponsor.
How to donate: mail/online
Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes’ mission is to build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.
Our 2026 Year-End Appeal mailing will be sent to our constituents on November 10, which a follow-up email being sent around the holidays. Our appeal focuses on “The Girl Scout Greats” — local Girl Scout alum who exhibit true courage, confidence, and character to impact their communities. Our goal is to illustrate the true impact and relevancy of Girl Scouting. Our goal is to raise $50,000 through this appeal.
How to donate: Mail (4693 North Lynndale Drive Appleton, WI 54913) & Online (www.gsnwgl.org)
All gifts to Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity through December 31, 2025, will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $100,000 thanks to the Acts 20:35 Family Fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region. This is a chance to help twice as many local families access safe, stable housing.
Habitat creates long-term solutions to housing challenges by partnering with volunteers and families to build and repair safe, affordable homes. Families invest through affordable 0% interest mortgage payments and sweat equity, giving them pride, ownership, and a strong foundation. Safe, stable housing leads to lasting outcomes for children and families. Stronger families result in stronger communities.
Help families build a foundation for a better future with a gift today.
How to donate: Make your matched donation at https://www.foxcitieshabitat.org/donate/ or mail it to 921 Midway Road, Menasha, WI 54952. For questions or to give by phone, contact Amy McGowan at amym@foxcitieshabitat.org or 920-378-8613.
Now through the end of the year, every dollar you give to HeadsUp Fox Cities will be matched up to $30,000, doubling your impact for former foster youth working toward stability. Your support means safe housing, reliable transportation, life skills, and the kind of community connection that reminds people they’re not alone. Together, we can open more doors, lift more voices, and help more young people move forward — stronger, steadier, and full of hope.
How to donate: Give online or by mail at 990 Apple Blossom Dr. Neenah, WI 54956
Thanks to the Lake Poygan Sportsmen’s Club they will match up to $5,000 in donations to Learn 2 Fish With Us through 12/31/2025!! What a great opportunity to be able to have your donation matched and help support our efforts to introduce youth to fishing and the outdoors!!
How to donate: Donations can be sent to Learn 2 Fish With Us at 1976 East Murdock Avenue Oshkosh, WI 54901
Donations can also be made at: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/CC7FUQE9SDY5J
We have received two anonymous matching grants, (totaling $5,000) designated for apartment window replacement to reduce the energy costs of our older adult tenants and to provide a more comfortable living environment. Thanks to your generosity, we have replaced 62 windows in the past two years and hope to replace the final 10 windows in the spring of 2026.
Linwood Community is dedicated to providing independent living for those who are 62 or older. We provide a ministry of hope and help, aiming to end the isolation and invisibility that can be part of the aging experience.
How to donate: Mail or drop off donations to Linwood Community-Office, 425 N Linwood Ave, Appleton, WI 54914 or online on the donate link of our webpage www.fvlhomes.org
Lovin the Skin I’m In has launched the Now More Than Ever campaign to raise $40,000 by December 31, 2025, to strengthen our capacity and expand programs that empower youth and families of color. Thanks to a generous donor, all gifts made between November 1 and December 31, 2025, will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000. Every contribution during this period doubles the impact—helping us hire essential staff, enhance trauma-informed training, and increase access to culturally relevant programming across Northeast Wisconsin.
How to donate: https://lovinmyskinwi.com/ways-to-give/
The New Community Shelter’s Annual Holiday Appeal offers a powerful Year-End Matching Opportunity to help adults experiencing homelessness. Generous partners Green Bay Packaging and Pat Schneider will match all gifts—Green Bay Packaging up to $10,000 and Pat Schneider up to $100,000—doubling the impact of every donation. Matching runs through December 31, supporting life-changing programs that provide shelter, meals, and hope year-round. Join us in making twice the difference this holiday season!
How to donate: Online, by calling 920-437-3766 or send a donation to New Community Shelter, 301 Mather Street, Green Bay, WI 54303
Online: https://newcommunityshelter.org/donate Donate online section: select amount you want to give and designation is: Holiday Fundraising Appeal
Rainbow House has been selected as a Covantage Cares partner agency for their 2025 campaign. Giftts given directly though CoVantage Cares Foundation will be matched if given during the annual campaign from December 2 through December 16.
How to donate: https://www.covantagecu.org/about/involvement/covantage-cares
From December 2–16, donations made to Reach Counseling Services through CoVantage will be matched dollar for dollar—up to $10,000—thanks to the generosity of CoVantage Cares Foundation. Plus, your gift helps unlock a share of the $200,000 total match fund, which will be distributed across 12 participating nonprofits based on the percentage each raises.
How to donate: Community members can either give online through this link, through MyCoVantage (for members), or in person at any CoVantage branch.
For nearly 15 years, Reach Out and Read Wisconsin has partnered with pediatricians across the state to put books into the hands of families—and a love of reading into the hearts of children.
Thanks to our friends at U.S. Venture/Schmidt Family Foundation, every dollar up to $15,000 will be matched from Nov. 1, 2025-Dec. 2, 2025.
How to donate: You can donate online or mail. For other payment methods, see our FAQ on the website. Please make your check to payable to Reach Out and Read and mail it to PO Box 411868, Boston, MA 02241-1868. Include ‘Reach Out and Read Wisconsin’ in the notes section.
Every gift to Samaritan’s Annual Appeal grows roots of resilience for those struggling with mental health challenges in our community. Thanks to a $5,000 matching gift from Miller Electric, your donation by December 31 will have even greater impact, nurturing access to counseling, school-based screenings, and support for individuals and families in need. Together, we can help hope take root and flourish across the Fox Valley.
How to donate: Donations can be made through our website www.samaritanfoxvalley.com or via mail to: 1205 Province Terrace Menasha WI 54952
At St. Paul Elder Services (SPES), our mission is to serve older adults and their families with compassion, dignity, and excellence. Every day, we provide high-quality care, meaningful engagement, and a sense of community for those who call SPES home.
This year, your generosity can go even further. Between November 17 and December 3, every gift to St. Paul Elder Services will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $30,000, thanks to a generous group of anonymous donors. That means your $50 gift becomes $100, your $250 becomes $500, and together we can raise $60,000 to enhance the lives of those we serve.
Your contribution supports essential programs that bring connection, purpose, and joy to residents while sustaining critical initiatives like our Assisted Living Subsidy Program. This program provides a lifeline for individuals who cannot meet private-pay requirements, ensuring they continue to receive the care, stability, and dignity they deserve.
This limited-time Matching Gift Opportunity is an opportunity to make a tangible difference during the season of gratitude. Whether you give online, by mail, or in person, every dollar you contribute between Nov. 17 and Dec. 3 will be doubled until we reach the $30,000 match.
Gifts of $200 or more may also be made in honor or memory of a loved one and will be represented by a lighted pine tree displayed during the Christmas season—a simple but meaningful symbol of lives illuminated through generosity.
Your support makes it possible for older adults to live each day with dignity, purpose, and connection. Together, we can build a community where life is truly able to flourish.
How to donate: Gifts given to St. Paul Elder Services can either be sent in the mail to Attn: Annie Johnson, St Paul Elder Services, 316 E 14th St, Kaukauna, WI 54130 or online at this link.
St. Ignatius Catholic School offers a classical education for students in grades 3K-12.
Matching dollar for dollar up to $50,000 beginning on Giving Tuesday (Dec. 2) until January 1.
How to donate: Donations can be made on our website stignatiuskaukauna.org, or via mail (check or cash).
Double Your Impact! Ten of Trees For Tomorrow’s legacy donors have offered a matching challenge to support Trees For Tomorrow’s TFT4All Fund up to $40,000. Every dollar donated will be matched—doubling the support for environmental education programs that reach students of all backgrounds. Your gift helps ensure that future generations connect with nature and learn to care for our forests. Join us by December 31st in making outdoor learning accessible to all in 2026!
How to donate:
Online: TreesForTomorrow.com
Mail to Trees For Tomorrow, PO Box 609, Eagle River, WI 54521
Text TFT4All to 50155 to be connected to our secure online giving form
Satisfy minimum distributions through charitable giving accounts
Call TFT at 715-479-6456 with your credit card.
Oral health is very closely linked to overall health, and many chronic diseases can be tied to inflammation and infections, especially in the mouth. Donate to Tri-County Dental’s “Season of Smiles” to bring oral health to low-income and Medicaid patients. An anonymous donor has sponsored a match for up to $25,000 for donations made during November and December of 2025.
How to donate: Mail checks to Tri-County Dental Clinic, 9 Tri-Park Way, Appleton WI 54914 or donate online
Gifts up to $30,000 received now through December 31st will be doubled due to a generous matching donation. Since the Arts Hub began 4 years ago, our mission has been to provide a space where creativity grows and all individuals can discover, nurture, and grow their artistic talents, regardless of their ability to pay. We have up to 200 weekly students taking lessons and classes in music, art, improv, cooking, and more.
How to donate: Donations can we mailed to the Waupaca Arts Hub, Box 88, Waupaca WI 54981 or made online at https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLH1KHSMS218W/checkout/JCVXPXBSV2HFQAJFUZQ7VOZC
WWBIC has the opportunity to secure a $150,000 grant in 2026 for entrepreneurs in the Fox Valley Region as long as $150,000 of private donations is secured before the end of 2025. This grant will ensure that training and technical assistance is available at no cost to current and potential entrepreneurs in the Fox Valley Region. Since opening our Appleton location in 2018, over 1,000 entrepreneurs and 280 businesses have received 10,000 hours of training, technical assistance, and mentoring from WWBIC staff and volunteers. Over 400 jobs have been created and 300 jobs have been retained with WWBIC’s support. WWBIC has also invested over $2,000,000 in loans and grants to Fox Valley’s small business community.
How to donate: Checks can be mailed to WWBIC WWBIC, ATTN: Christina Knudsen, 1533 N RiverCenter Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53212 (make sure to put “Fox Valley Match” in the memo line). Donations can be made via WWBIC’s website (make sure to enter “Fox Valley Match” in the purpose field).
The Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region is thrilled to announce a $10,000 matching gift opportunity for our year-end campaign! From November 15 through December 31, 2025, every donation — up to $1,000 per person — will be matched dollar-for-dollar, doubling your impact.
Your generosity will help advance opportunities for women and girls across the Fox Valley Region.
How to donate: Donations can be made online or by mailing a check to Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region, 4455 W. Lawrence St., Appleton, WI 54914
Your gift can go twice as far this season! A generous donor has offered a $20,000 matching gift—doubling every dollar you give by December 31 to support World Relief Wisconsin’s Good Neighbor program. Through this program, we equip local churches and volunteers with holistic training and support to walk alongside refugee and immigrant families for 6–12 months. These Good Neighbor Teams help newcomers navigate life in their new community—offering friendship, practical help, and warm welcome. Give today and see your generosity multiplied to create belonging and hope for our newest neighbors!
How to donate: You can mail a check to our office at 510 E Wisconsin Ave Appleton WI 54911 (please put Good Neighbor Team in the memo line) or you can give at this link.
From Nov. 1, 2025- Jan. 31, 2026, Youth Go will be able to receive a 1:1 matching grant for all donations we receive making each and every dollar donated (up to $22,500) to Youth Go doubled!! This AMAZING opportunity is made possible by an Anonymous Fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region.
How to donate: Donations via mail, online- Youth Go website, drop off at Youth Go
Not sure which organization to donate to, or interested in further supporting the nonprofits in our community? Consider a donation to the Community Vision Fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region. Through the Community Vision Fund, we aim to act as a trusted and supportive partner to our local charitable organizations using a process that’s designed to be accessible and responsive to changing community needs.
4455 W. Lawrence St.
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 830-1290
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8:00am – 11:30am,
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