Posted August 28, 2024 04:59am
(KMZA)--The Nemaha County STEP Foundation's 4th annual STEP-Up Nemaha Match Day set a new record, netting over $247,000 for thirty-two funds.
The event was held August 23, with donations taken in-person and on-line.
STEP Treasurer Tim Rottinghaus said over $140,000 was raised on Match Day that when combined with the Patterson Family Foundation and STEP-Up supporter match money, the grand total grew to nearly $247,500.
Nemaha County Step Foundation Executive Director Tory Jost said said 416 gifts were received—including a $20,000 donation. She said all 32 funds received donations, which ranged from $50 to $26,330.
Eleven funds were successful in securing the maximum $4,000 match. The Centralia Project Fund (pool enhancements) brought in the most overall donations with $26,330 followed by the Spring Creek Golf Course Fund with $21,335, and then the STEP General Fund at $10,388.
For a complete list of funds and balances, check out the leaderboard at www.stepupnemaha.com.