October 12, 2021 | By Michael H. Babcock
Portage Health Foundation matching donations again this year
Applications are being accepted by Portage Health Foundation for non-profit organizations interested in partnering with the foundation’s annual Giving Tuesday campaign, where PHF matches donations that come in on Giving Tuesday. Over the past three years this program has raised more than $1 million for non-profit organizations in Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw or Ontonagon counties.
"We're looking forward to an amazing fifth year of participating in Giving Tuesday and can't wait to see who applies to be a partner this year,” said Michael H. Babcock, director of marketing & communications of Portage Health Foundation. "If you think a non-profit you know might be eligible, please urge them to fill out an application."
To be eligible, an organization must be a charitable non-profit organization with 501(c)(3) IRS determination, have a current license to solicit, have up-to-date financials available, must not be a religious or educational institution, have a mission related to Portage Health Foundation's Areas of Emphasis or raise funds for a specific project that relates to those pillars and the organization must be domiciled in Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw and Ontonagon counties.
Interested non-profits are required to complete an application available at phfgive.org. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. Contact Portage Health Foundation at (906) 523-5920 or info@phfgive.org with questions.
