DAVIESS COUNTY – A generous donor has announced a matching grant opportunity that could significantly boost funding for the Daviess County Museum. For every dollar donated to the museum’s endowment on Giving Tuesday, December 1st, it will be matched, up to a total of $30,000.
Museum officials said they are incredibly grateful for this anonymous donor’s generosity and their commitment to preserving Daviess County’s rich heritage. This matching challenge provides a tremendous opportunity for our community to double the impact of their support.
Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. It is celebrated annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, encouraging individuals to support the causes they care about through giving, volunteering, and acts of kindness. This specific match effectively doubles the power of every local donation made on that day.
The Daviess County Museum Endowment is held and managed by Our Community Foundation. Endowment funds provide essential, permanent funding that helps ensure the long-term sustainability and operations of the Daviess County Historical Society Museum. Donations contribute directly to the museum’s mission to collect, preserve, and interpret artifacts and stories that define the history of Daviess County for current and future generations.
Residents looking to participate and have their gifts matched have several options for making a donation on December 1st:
- Online: Secure donations can be made online at localforever.org.
- In Person: Contributions will be accepted directly at the Daviess County Museum, located at 201 East Main Street in Washington.
- By Mail: Mailed donations are also accepted. To qualify for the matching funds, mailed gifts must be postmarked by December 1st.
This matching opportunity presents a powerful way for community members to maximize their investment in preserving the unique history and culture of Daviess County.
For more information about the museum or this matching grant, please contact the Daviess County Historical Society Museum.
