Match Day 2025 is June 25th
Match Day 2025 is June 25th
Match Day 2025
In-Person Event Details​
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Donors can bring their donations to the Heaton Building in downtown Norton from 10 AM to 6 PM on June 25, 2025.
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Participating organizations will have booths set up in the Heaton Building - this is a great opportunity to learn more about each organization!
Online Giving Details
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Click on the boxes below to learn more about each organization, and then make your secure online donation anytime from 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM on June 25, 2025.
CRAYONS FOR CLASSROOMS
Provides school supplies for ~450 Elementary Students and assists with tech fees for Junior High and Senior High Students at USD 211 (Norton).
DSNWK - NORTON COUNTY
In Norton County, DSNWK operates two group homes and the Frontier Developmental Center.
ECONOMIC & ENTREP. IMPACT FUND
This grant-making fund supports economic impact projects in Norton County, specifically projects promoting or supporting childcare and housing.
EMPOWER NORTON
This fund supports Empower Norton's projects, such as: Directional Signage, Hometown Hero Banners, and the Pool Park Playground Equipment
GRANDSTANDS REVITALIZATION PROJECT
This brand new fund is participating in Match Day to raise funds for ongoing improvements and future maintenance of the Norton Grandstands.
JIM & BARB JOHNSON FAMILY FUND (ALMENA)
This fund supports charitable causes serving Almena and its surrounding area. Recent examples include the barn quilt murals on Main Street.
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LEADERSHIP NORTON COUNTY
A leadership development program designed to educate, connect, and empower emerging and established leaders in Norton County.
LEAP OF FAITHE
Nonprofit that offers financial support to adoptive triads. On average, they award $7,350 per application, supporting mental health care of the birthparents and the bills of the adoptive family.
NCCF OPERATING
This is Norton County Community Foundation's Operating Endowment, which supports the long-term sustainability of our operations.
NCCF PROPERTIES
This fund provides support for the historic Heaton Building and Lyons House in downtown Norton, including maintenance, historical restoration and preservation, and gallery enhancements.
NCHS ALUMNI ASSOC. SCHOLARSHIP
This fund awards an annual scholarship to an NCHS Senior who is going on to further their education.
NORTH STAR NUTRTION
Description coming soon.
NACCA (SUNSHINE)
Sunshine Learning Center is participating in Match Day to fundraise for necessary renovations at their new location.
NORTON CARES
Norton Cares is a nonprofit organization that provides free transportation to medical appointments within a 150-mile radius.
NORTON COUNTY 4-H SHOTGUN CLUB
The Shotgun Club has established a fund at NCCF to ensure program sustainability for the future.
NORTON COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL
Participating in Match Day to build their fund at NCCF, which ensures the sustainability of arts initiatives in Norton Co.
NORTON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
This endowed fund supports health and home health initiatives in Norton County.
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NORTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
This endowment fund supports the Historical Society's work, including the Museum and other projects, in Norton.
NORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL
The Norton County Hospital Fund was established to support a variety of modernization projects at NCH.
NORTON COUNTY MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE
New fund at NCCF, which will help meet the urgent needs of Norton County residents including rent, utilities, and food vouchers.
NORTON DEVELOPMENT CORP
Participating in Match Day to support their new fund at NCCF, aimed at supporting rural development efforts in Norton County.
NORTON FLOWERS
Funds will support beautification efforts in Norton, including the downtown flower pots, Aquatic Park, Washington Park, and the Rose Garden on Kansas Street.
NORTON MINI SPEEDWAY
This fund supports the volunteer-led initiative to build and maintain a go-kart track and racing program in Norton.
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NORTON REGIONAL HEALTH FOUNDATION
Fundraising for 15 new IV pumps at NCH, improving care across departments, especially in nursing and lab services.
NORTON ROTARY SCHOLARSHIP
This fund awards annual scholarships to NCHS graduates who have been engaged in community service activities.
NORTON THEATRE
Norton Theatre Association is participating in Match Day to raise funds for a commercial-grade ice machine for the concession stand.
PROMOTING NORTON COUNTY FUND
This fund provides grants to projects that promote Norton County as a place of doing business and raising families.
SECURE SEBELIUS LAKE
Secure Sebelius Lake Fund is participating in Match Day to raise the annual funds needed to maintain recreational water levels at Keith Sebelius Reservoir.
​Donation Information
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The 2025 match pool is $100,000. Matching funds are generously provide by Jim & Lida Sharp and the Patterson Family Foundation.
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The match pool will be divided in proportion to the total amount raised on June 25, 2025.
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Donations up to $5,000 per donor per fund are eligible for a match. However, donations of all size will still be accepted!
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Donations are irrevocable.
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Donations will be tax deductible and can be made to multiple organizations. Donors of gifts $250 or more will receive a receipt letter after the event.
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Checks must be made out to Norton County Community Foundation.