Overview
- Donors contributed more than $37.8 million to over 6,000 schools and nonprofits in the event’s 17th year, topping last year’s $37.1 million.
- Participation reached every one of Minnesota’s 87 counties and every U.S. state, according to GiveMN.
- GiveMN awarded over $109,000 in prize grants, including a $10,000 Super-Sized Golden Ticket to Twin Cities Community Agricultural Land Trust.
- GiveMN CEO Jenna Ray said nonprofits are grappling with rising costs as donors reported plans to maintain or increase giving, and the average gift exceeded last year’s level.
- The giving day drew donors estimated in the tens of thousands and continues to funnel support year-round through GiveMN.org.