2024 GoodGiving Challenge Raises Nearly $3 Million!

The 2024 GoodGiving Challenge has concluded with unprecedented success, raising $2,934,161 through 12,244 donations for 201 local charities in Central and Appalachia, Kentucky. Hosted by Blue Grass Community Foundation in partnership with Smiley Pete Publishing, the GoodGiving Challenge continues to demonstrate the community’s extraordinary generosity and support for the nonprofits that make the region thrive.

This year’s Challenge, which kicked off on Giving Tuesday and ran through December 6, featured $720,000 in matches and prizes, amplifying the impact of every donation. Donors from across the region and beyond came together to contribute, helping the campaign surpass its previous milestones. Since its inception in 2011, the GoodGiving Challenge has now raised nearly $26 million for hardworking nonprofits.

“We are absolutely thrilled by the outpouring of generosity during this year’s GoodGiving Challenge,” said Lauren Parsons, Director of Strategic Initiatives + Communications at Blue Grass Community Foundation. “This year is a testament to the power of collaboration and the incredible spirit of giving that defines our community. We’re so proud to help connect donors with the causes they care about most, and we’re already looking forward to the 15th annual Challenge in 2025.”

The GoodGiving Challenge has become a cornerstone of philanthropy in the region, enabling donors to learn about and support a wide variety of causes, from arts and education to health and human services. The annual event continues to inspire and galvanize the community, fostering a culture of giving that strengthens the Bluegrass region.

Mark your calendars to join us next year for the 15th annual GoodGiving Challenge, kicking off on Giving Tuesday, Dec. 2! For more information about the Challenge and participating nonprofits, visit www.BGgives.org.