The Community Foundation of Louisville is pleased to partner with local foundations, companies, and individuals to offer a wide array of prizes focusing on donor activation and retention, peer-to-peer fundraising, social media storytelling, randomized drawings, and supporting grassroots organizations.
Please visit this page for the most up-to-date information on prizes. Prize details are subject to change, and all prize awards are subject to verification.
Prizes based on the organization's size (aka annual gross revenue amount) are categorized as follows:
- Tier 1 (< $50,000)
- Tier 2 ($50,000 - $249,999)
- Tier 3 ($250,000 - $1,499,999)
- Tier 4 (≥ $1,500,000)
Special thanks to Premier Prize Partner Sam Swope Family and Presenting Prize Partner Churchill Downs for contributing the largest prizes of the giving day!
The Community Foundation of Louisville is pleased to partner with local foundations, companies, and individuals to offer a wide array of prizes focusing on donor activation and retention, peer-to-peer fundraising, social media storytelling, randomized drawings, and supporting grassroots organizations.
Please visit this page for the most up-to-date information on prizes. Prize details are subject to change, and all prize awards are subject to verification.
Prizes based on the organization's size (aka annual gross revenue amount) are categorized as follows:
- Tier 1 (< $50,000)
- Tier 2 ($50,000 - $249,999)
- Tier 3 ($250,000 - $1,499,999)
- Tier 4 (≥ $1,500,000)
Special thanks to Premier Prize Partner Sam Swope Family and Presenting Prize Partner Churchill Downs for contributing the largest prizes of the giving day!
Grand Prizes
Grand Prizes
Sponsored by the Sam Swope Family
Sponsored by the Sam Swope Family
Grand Prizes will be awarded for Most Donations* from September 9-12 in four income sizes of organizations.
Grand Prizes will be awarded for Most Donations* from September 9-12 in four income sizes of organizations.
*Donations are defined as a unique online gift of $1 or more to one organization.
*Donations are defined as a unique online gift of $1 or more to one organization.
Tier 1 (< $50,000)
1st $3,500 | 2nd $3,000 | 3rd $2,500
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Tier 2 ($50,000 - $249,999)
1st $3,500 | 2nd $3,000 | 3rd $2,500
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Tier 3 ($250,000 - $1,499,999)
1st $3,500 | 2nd $3,000 | 3rd $2,500
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Tier 4 (≥ $1,500,000)
1st $3,500 | 2nd $3,000 | 3rd $2,500
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Proportionate Match Pools
Proportionate Match Pools
Organizations based in these counties or the Tier 1 size category will be eligible to receive a proportionate share of the match pools based on their overall amount of dollars raised, excluding other prizes they may receive.
Organizations based in these counties or the Tier 1 size category will be eligible to receive a proportionate share of the match pools based on their overall amount of dollars raised, excluding other prizes they may receive.
Caesars Foundation of Floyd County Match Pool
Caesars Foundation of Floyd County Match Pool
Sponsored By: Caesars Foundation of Floyd County
Sponsored By: Caesars Foundation of Floyd County
Caesars Foundation of Floyd County is offering a 10% proportionate match to organizations based in Floyd County, Indiana.
Caesars Foundation of Floyd County is offering a 10% proportionate match to organizations based in Floyd County, Indiana.
Southern Indiana Match Pool
Southern Indiana Match Pool
Sponsored By: William O. Alden Jr.
Sponsored By: William O. Alden Jr.
William O. Alden Jr. is providing a 10% proportionate match to organizations based in Clark and Harrison counties in Indiana.
William O. Alden Jr. is providing a 10% proportionate match to organizations based in Clark and Harrison counties in Indiana.
Building Nonprofit Capacity Match Pool
Building Nonprofit Capacity Match Pool
Sponsored By: Sam Swope Family and William O. Alden Jr.
Sponsored By: Sam Swope Family and William O. Alden Jr.
William O. Alden Jr. and the Sam Swope Family collectively offer a 10% proportionate match to Tier 1 organizations* whose annual gross revenue does not exceed $50,000.
*Organizations in the Tier 1 category were selected for this proportionate match pool to increase fundraising capacities for these organizations.
William O. Alden Jr. and the Sam Swope Family collectively offer a 10% proportionate match to Tier 1 organizations* whose annual gross revenue does not exceed $50,000.
*Organizations in the Tier 1 category were selected for this proportionate match pool to increase fundraising capacities for these organizations.
Strategic Prizes
Strategic Prizes
Strategic Prizes will be distributed throughout the giving day on September 12, 2024, from 12 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. ET.
Awarded prizes are subject to audit and will be finalized by September 20 at 5 p.m. ET.
Strategic Prizes will be distributed throughout the giving day on September 12, 2024, from 12 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. ET.
Awarded prizes are subject to audit and will be finalized by September 20 at 5 p.m. ET.
Greatest Two Minutes in Giving
Greatest Two Minutes in Giving
Sponsored By: Churchill Downs
Sponsored By: Churchill Downs
Churchill Downs is bringing the Kentucky Derby energy of the "Greatest Two Minutes in Sports" to Give for Good Louisville! Six lucky donors who give online within a two-minute time period from 7:15-7:17 p.m. ET may be randomly selected to receive a $5,000, $10,000, or $20,000 boost to their donation!
- Win - One donation to receive a random boost of $20,000.
- Place - Two donations receive a random boost of $10,000 each.
- Show - Three donations receive a random boost of $5,000 each.
Pro-tip: Prep your donation cart and fill out the donation form ahead of time so that all you'll have to do is click the button to pay!
Churchill Downs is bringing the Kentucky Derby energy of the "Greatest Two Minutes in Sports" to Give for Good Louisville! Six lucky donors who give online within a two-minute time period from 7:15-7:17 p.m. ET may be randomly selected to receive a $5,000, $10,000, or $20,000 boost to their donation!
- Win - One donation to receive a random boost of $20,000.
- Place - Two donations receive a random boost of $10,000 each.
- Show - Three donations receive a random boost of $5,000 each.
Pro-tip: Prep your donation cart and fill out the donation form ahead of time so that all you'll have to do is click the button to pay!
Greatest Two Minutes in Giving Winners
| Value | Title | Donor | Winner |
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Golden Tickets
Golden Tickets
Sponsored By: Derby City Gaming & Hotel
Sponsored By: Derby City Gaming & Hotel
During every hour of Give for Good Louisville, a lucky donation will be randomly selected to receive a $1,000 Derby City Gaming Golden Ticket. $1,000 will be added to their donation, making a gift of $10 become $1,010!
During every hour of Give for Good Louisville, a lucky donation will be randomly selected to receive a $1,000 Derby City Gaming Golden Ticket. $1,000 will be added to their donation, making a gift of $10 become $1,010!
Organizations cannot win more than one Golden Ticket throughout the giving day.
Organizations cannot win more than one Golden Ticket throughout the giving day.
Golden Ticket Winners
| Value | Title | Donor | Winner |
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Power Hours
Power Hours
Sponsored By: LG&E and KU Foundation
Sponsored By: LG&E and KU Foundation
On September 12 at the 8 a.m., noon, 4 p.m., and 8 p.m. hours, a lucky donation from that hour will be randomly selected to receive a $2,000 LG&E and KU Foundation Power Hour Prize. $2,000 will be added to their donation making a gift of $10 become $2,010!
Organizations cannot win more than one Power Hour Prize throughout the giving day.
On September 12 at the 8 a.m., noon, 4 p.m., and 8 p.m. hours, a lucky donation from that hour will be randomly selected to receive a $2,000 LG&E and KU Foundation Power Hour Prize. $2,000 will be added to their donation making a gift of $10 become $2,010!
Organizations cannot win more than one Power Hour Prize throughout the giving day.
Power Hour Winners
| Value | Title | Donor | Winner |
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New Donors Supporting A Healthy Kentuckiana
New Donors Supporting A Healthy Kentuckiana
Recognizing donors who give to an organization for the first time – it takes all of us to build a healthy Louisville!
Recognizing donors who give to an organization for the first time – it takes all of us to build a healthy Louisville!
Sponsored By: The Owsley Brown II Family Foundation
Sponsored By: The Owsley Brown II Family Foundation
Five online donors giving to an organization for the first time will be randomly selected throughout the giving day on September 12, 2024, for a $1,000 donation boost.
Five online donors giving to an organization for the first time will be randomly selected throughout the giving day on September 12, 2024, for a $1,000 donation boost.
New Donors Supporting a Healthy Kentuckiana
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Early Bird
Early Bird
Sponsored By: Brown-Forman Corporation
Sponsored By: Brown-Forman Corporation
Organizations by tier category that receive the first online donation at 12:00 a.m. ET on September 12, 2024, will win $1,000.
Organizations by tier category that receive the first online donation at 12:00 a.m. ET on September 12, 2024, will win $1,000.
Early Bird Winners
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Morning Rush
Morning Rush
Sponsored By: The Gheens Foundation
Sponsored By: The Gheens Foundation
Organizations by tier category with the most online donors between 6 – 8 a.m. ET will be awarded $1,000 each.
Organizations by tier category with the most online donors between 6 – 8 a.m. ET will be awarded $1,000 each.
Morning Rush Winners
| Value | Title | Winner |
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Mid-Morning Break For It
Mid-Morning Break For It
Sponsored By: Jewish Heritage Fund
Sponsored By: Jewish Heritage Fund
Organizations by tier category with the most online donors between 9 – 11 a.m. ET will be awarded $1,000 each.
Organizations by tier category with the most online donors between 9 – 11 a.m. ET will be awarded $1,000 each.
Mid-Morning Break For It Winners
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Afternoon Drive
Afternoon Drive
Sponsored By: Brown-Forman Corporation
Sponsored By: Brown-Forman Corporation
Organizations by tier category with the most online donors between 1 – 3 p.m. ET will be awarded $1,000 each.
Organizations by tier category with the most online donors between 1 – 3 p.m. ET will be awarded $1,000 each.
Afternoon Drive Winners
| Value | Title | Winner |
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Evening Break For It
Evening Break For It
Sponsored By: The Gheens Foundation
Sponsored By: The Gheens Foundation
Organizations by tier category with the most online donors between 7 – 9 p.m. ET will be awarded $1,000 each.
Organizations by tier category with the most online donors between 7 – 9 p.m. ET will be awarded $1,000 each.
Evening Break For It Winners
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Late Night Push
Late Night Push
Sponsored By: LG&E and KU Foundation
Sponsored By: LG&E and KU Foundation
Organizations by tier category with the most online donors between 10 – 11 p.m. ET will be awarded $1,000 each.
Organizations by tier category with the most online donors between 10 – 11 p.m. ET will be awarded $1,000 each.
Late Night Push Winners
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Fundholder Appreciation Bonus (FAB) Prize
Fundholder Appreciation Bonus (FAB) Prize
Sponsored By: Community Foundation of Louisville
Sponsored By: Community Foundation of Louisville
What is a fundholder? A fundholder is someone who opens a charitable fund at the Community Foundation of Louisville. Last year, Foundation fundholders collectively distributed over $4 million in grants from their charitable funds to participating organizations during Give for Good Louisville.
We wish to celebrate over 40 years of stewarding these charitable funds and recognize donors’ generosity by boosting a fundholder’s grant distributed before or during the giving day.
What is a fundholder? A fundholder is someone who opens a charitable fund at the Community Foundation of Louisville. Last year, Foundation fundholders collectively distributed over $4 million in grants from their charitable funds to participating organizations during Give for Good Louisville.
We wish to celebrate over 40 years of stewarding these charitable funds and recognize donors’ generosity by boosting a fundholder’s grant distributed before or during the giving day.
THREE returning fundholders who used their Community Foundation of Louisville fund to give during Give for Good Louisville will be randomly selected to receive a $1,000 donation boost each.
THREE returning fundholders who used their Community Foundation of Louisville fund to give during Give for Good Louisville will be randomly selected to receive a $1,000 donation boost each.
THREE new fundholders who give from their Community Foundation of Louisville fund during Give for Good Louisville for the first time will be randomly selected to receive a $1,000 donation boost each.
THREE new fundholders who give from their Community Foundation of Louisville fund during Give for Good Louisville for the first time will be randomly selected to receive a $1,000 donation boost each.
Fundholder Winners - Returning
| Value | Title | Donor | Winner |
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Fundholder Winners - New
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#GiveForGoodLouLIVE Trivia
#GiveForGoodLouLIVE Trivia
Sponsored By: Sam Swope Family
Sponsored By: Sam Swope Family
Tune into Facebook.com/CFLouisville at 7:30 p.m. (ET) on September 12 for #GiveForGoodLouLIVE Trivia, hosted by 'The Giving Day Guy,' Chris Strub! Sit together with friends and family or play solo, and be the quickest to answer correctly to earn one of four $1000 donations for your favorite Give for Good Louisville participating organization! The game will start at 7:30 p.m., right after announcing the Greatest Two Minutes in Giving winners.
Tune into Facebook.com/CFLouisville at 7:30 p.m. (ET) on September 12 for #GiveForGoodLouLIVE Trivia, hosted by 'The Giving Day Guy,' Chris Strub! Sit together with friends and family or play solo, and be the quickest to answer correctly to earn one of four $1000 donations for your favorite Give for Good Louisville participating organization! The game will start at 7:30 p.m., right after announcing the Greatest Two Minutes in Giving winners.
#GiveForGoodLouLIVE Trivia
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Social Media Star
Social Media Star
Sponsored By: Jewish Heritage Fund
Sponsored By: Jewish Heritage Fund
Organizations by tier category with the most creative posts using the hashtag #GiveForGoodLou leading up to and during Give for Good Louisville on September 12, 2024. Winners will be announced the week following the giving day.
Organizations by tier category with the most creative posts using the hashtag #GiveForGoodLou leading up to and during Give for Good Louisville on September 12, 2024. Winners will be announced the week following the giving day.
Social Media Star Winners
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Winners of the Social Media Star prize will be determined the week following Give for Good Louisville. Please check this page for updates.
Winners of the Social Media Star prize will be determined the week following Give for Good Louisville. Please check this page for updates.
P2P Powerhouse
P2P Powerhouse
Sponsored By: The Owsley Brown II Family Foundation
Sponsored By: The Owsley Brown II Family Foundation
Organizations by tier category that recruit the most online donors through the peer to peer fundraising feature will be awarded $1,000 each.
Organizations by tier category that recruit the most online donors through the peer to peer fundraising feature will be awarded $1,000 each.
P2P Powerhouse Winners
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Winners of the P2P Powerhouse prize will be determined the week following Give for Good Louisville. Please check this page for updates.
Winners of the P2P Powerhouse prize will be determined the week following Give for Good Louisville. Please check this page for updates.
Additional Prizes
Additional Prizes
Organizations can see which prizes they earned following Give for Good Louisville in their disbursement report. To learn how to view a disbursement report, view this helpful support article.
Organizations can see which prizes they earned following Give for Good Louisville in their disbursement report. To learn how to view a disbursement report, view this helpful support article.
Swope Legacy Prize
Swope Legacy Prize
Sponsored By: Sam Swope Family
Sponsored By: Sam Swope Family
Since 2015, the Sam Swope Family has invested over $1.2 million in Kentuckiana organizations through Give for Good Louisville. Because of their generosity, every organization participating this year will receive a $150 cash prize!
Since 2015, the Sam Swope Family has invested over $1.2 million in Kentuckiana organizations through Give for Good Louisville. Because of their generosity, every organization participating this year will receive a $150 cash prize!
#WhyIGive Donor Prize
#WhyIGive Donor Prize
Sponsored By: Churchill Downs
Sponsored By: Churchill Downs
Donors and community members may submit their answer to the question “Why I give…” for a chance to win $100 for a participating organization of their choice.
All submissions for this prize will be entered into randomizing software, selected, and awarded to organizations during Give for Good Louisville. Organizations may win one #WhyIGive prize, and donors may only be selected to win one #WhyIGive prize. 100, $100 prizes will be awarded.
#WhyIGive responses were collected up to September 11, 2024.
Donors and community members may submit their answer to the question “Why I give…” for a chance to win $100 for a participating organization of their choice.
All submissions for this prize will be entered into randomizing software, selected, and awarded to organizations during Give for Good Louisville. Organizations may win one #WhyIGive prize, and donors may only be selected to win one #WhyIGive prize. 100, $100 prizes will be awarded.
#WhyIGive responses were collected up to September 11, 2024.
Giving Day Workshop
Giving Day Workshop
Sponsored By: Republic Bank
Sponsored By: Republic Bank
Two organizations that participated in the Giving Day Workshop facilitated by 20/twenty Strategic Consultants will be randomly selected and awarded $250.
Two organizations that participated in the Giving Day Workshop facilitated by 20/twenty Strategic Consultants will be randomly selected and awarded $250.
Giving Day Workshop
| Value | Title | Winner |
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Post-Giving Day Surveys
Post-Giving Day Surveys
Sponsored By: Churchill Downs
Sponsored By: Churchill Downs
Organizations and donors who submit responses to the post-giving day surveys will be randomly selected and awarded a $500 grant.
Organizations and donors who submit responses to the post-giving day surveys will be randomly selected and awarded a $500 grant.
Post-Giving Day Surveys
| Value | Title | Winner |
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Ambassador for Good Grants
Ambassador for Good Grants
Sponsored By: Prize Supporters
Sponsored By: Prize Supporters
Ambassadors for Good are social media influencers who use their media platforms to amplify #GiveForGoodLou and encourage others to participate. In exchange for creating and advertising Give for Good Louisville, they may grant $250 to an organization of their choosing.
Organizations may be awarded up to three $250 Ambassador for Good grants.
Ambassadors for Good are social media influencers who use their media platforms to amplify #GiveForGoodLou and encourage others to participate. In exchange for creating and advertising Give for Good Louisville, they may grant $250 to an organization of their choosing.
Organizations may be awarded up to three $250 Ambassador for Good grants.
Prize Details & Rules
Prize Details & Rules
- Gifts made online via GiveForGoodLouisville.org during both the early giving period (September 9 – 11) and on the Giving Day (September 12) will count towards the match pools and Grand Prizes.
- Gifts made online at GiveForGoodLouisville.org on September 12 will count towards all prizes.
- Gifts made during the late giving period (Until 1 p.m. on September 13) at GiveForGoodLouisville.org will not count towards any prizes.
- Offline gifts will not count towards any prizes or leaderboards.
- A matching grant uploaded by the organization does not count towards a prize.
- Awarded prizes are subject to audit and will be finalized up to seven business days following the Giving Day.
- Prizes may be revoked or withheld if donations or matches can’t be validated or if donations do not qualify as “Unique Donations,” including falsifying donor email addresses or matches.
- A “Unique Donation” is defined as one gift of $1 or more to one organization from one donor. Anyone who attempts to game the system risks of being caught in our audit.
- In the event of ties, prizes will be split evenly.
- Organizations can win only one Golden Ticket prize throughout the day.
- Organizations can win only one Power Hour Prize throughout the day.
- Organizations may win one Golden Ticket & one Power Prize throughout the giving day.
- Organizations may be awarded up to three grants by the Ambassadors for Good team.
- Organizations may win one #WhyIGive prize, and donors may be randomly selected to win only one #WhyIGive prize.
- Only organizations who have indicated Clark, Floyd, or Harrison counties as their mailing address county on the registration form will be eligible for the Southern Indiana prizes.
- Only organizations in the Tier 1 category with gross annual revenues of less than $50,000 will be eligible for the Tier 1 match pool.
- Gifts made online via GiveForGoodLouisville.org during both the early giving period (September 9 – 11) and on the Giving Day (September 12) will count towards the match pools and Grand Prizes.
- Gifts made online at GiveForGoodLouisville.org on September 12 will count towards all prizes.
- Gifts made during the late giving period (Until 1 p.m. on September 13) at GiveForGoodLouisville.org will not count towards any prizes.
- Offline gifts will not count towards any prizes or leaderboards.
- A matching grant uploaded by the organization does not count towards a prize.
- Awarded prizes are subject to audit and will be finalized up to seven business days following the Giving Day.
- Prizes may be revoked or withheld if donations or matches can’t be validated or if donations do not qualify as “Unique Donations,” including falsifying donor email addresses or matches.
- A “Unique Donation” is defined as one gift of $1 or more to one organization from one donor. Anyone who attempts to game the system risks of being caught in our audit.
- In the event of ties, prizes will be split evenly.
- Organizations can win only one Golden Ticket prize throughout the day.
- Organizations can win only one Power Hour Prize throughout the day.
- Organizations may win one Golden Ticket & one Power Prize throughout the giving day.
- Organizations may be awarded up to three grants by the Ambassadors for Good team.
- Organizations may win one #WhyIGive prize, and donors may be randomly selected to win only one #WhyIGive prize.
- Only organizations who have indicated Clark, Floyd, or Harrison counties as their mailing address county on the registration form will be eligible for the Southern Indiana prizes.
- Only organizations in the Tier 1 category with gross annual revenues of less than $50,000 will be eligible for the Tier 1 match pool.