Give STL Day 2025 Prizes

 We are excited to award more than $200,000 in CASH and professional development prizes to nonprofits participating in Give STL Day. Thank you to our generous sponsors for making this possible.

Prizes apply only to gifts made through the Give STL Day website.

Budget Categories:

Mini = $0 - $50,000 Operating Budget          Micro = $50,001 - $250,000          Small = $250,001 - $1 Million

Medium = $1 Million - $2 Million                     Large = $2 Million - $5 Million      Giant = $5 Million Plus

Power Hours: $100,000 Pool


9:00-10:00 AM Power Hour | $20,000

Sponsored by the Berges Family Foundation

The $20,000 prize pool will be applied equally to every donation made within the hour.

12:00-1:00 PM Power Hour | $20,000

Sponsored by the Berges Family Foundation

The $20,000 prize pool will be applied equally to every donation made within the hour.

3:00-4:00 PM Power Hour | $20,000

Sponsored by the Berges Family Foundation

The $20,000 prize pool will be applied equally to every donation made within the hour.

6:00-7:00 PM Power Hour | $20,000

Sponsored by the Berges Family Foundation

The $20,000 prize pool will be applied equally to every donation made within the hour.

9:00-10:00 PM Power Hour | $20,000

Sponsored by the Berges Family Foundation

The $20,000 prize pool will be applied equally to every donation made within the hour.

Cash Prizes

Early Registration Prize | $500

Sponsored by the St. Louis Community Foundation Board of Directors

One $500 cash prize will be awarded randomly to one nonprofit that completes their Give STL Day 2025 registration before midnight on April 1, 2025. Results will be announced on April 10, 2025.

Early Giving Prize | $3,000

Sponsored by the St. Louis Community Foundation Board of Directors

Six $500 cash prizes will be awarded randomly to one nonprofit per budget category (mini, micro, small, medium, large, and giant) that receives a donation during the early giving period from midnight April 23 to midnight on May 7. Results will be announced on May 8, 2025.

Most Unique Donors Leaderboards | $21,000 total prize pool

Sponsored by the St. Louis Community Foundation, Moore Computing, and the Watlow Enriching Lives Foundation

First ($2,000), second ($1,000), and third ($500) place cash prizes will be awarded to the top three nonprofits per budget category with the most unique Give STL Day donors overall. Nonprofits are divided by budget size into six categories (mini, micro, small, medium, large, and giant) and one first, second, and third place prize will be awarded per category. Most unique donor leaderboards are finalized at 10:00 AM on May 9. Results will be announced on May 9, 2024.

Most Unique Donors Bonus Prizes | $36,000 total prize pool

Sponsored by Purina, Cardinals Care, and an Anonymous Donor

72 $500 cash prizes will be awarded to the organizations in the mini, micro, and small budget categories that have the most unique donors per hour. One prize will be awarded to a nonprofit in each of the three eligible budget categories per hour, for 24 hours (midnight–midnight May 9). The same nonprofit CANNOT win more than one Most Unique Donors Bonus Prize. Results will be announced throughout the day on May 9, 2024.

#PurinaCares Social Media Challenge | $10,000 total prize pool

Sponsored by Purina

10 $1,000 cash prizes will be awarded randomly to nonprofits that are tagged in the corresponding social media campaign. To be eligible, the tagged nonprofit must be registered to participate in Give STL Day and be an organization that benefits animals as a stated part of its mission. The same nonprofit CANNOT win more than one #PurinaCares prize. Submissions may be shared or reused by the St. Louis Community Foundation and Purina. Results will be announced in the noon and 6 p.m. hours on May 8, 2025 (5 winners per hour). Contest runs 7 a.m. May 5 to 3 p.m. May 8.

Nonprofits are encouraged to share the following message with their audiences:

Help us win a $1,000 cash prize on Give STL Day! Starting on May 5, 2025, follow these easy steps:

  1. Take a pic of your pet
  2. Tag us @[Your org name here] and @Purina
  3. Add the hashtags #givestlday and #purinacares
  4. Publish your post to Facebook or Instagram before 3:00 PM on May 8, 2025
  5. Check the St. Louis Community Foundation's social media at @stlouisgives on May 8 to see if your post wins!

Community Improvement & Economic Development Nonprofits Random Draw | $2,500 total prize pool

Sponsored by the Community Aces Fund

5 $500 cash prizes will be awarded randomly to nonprofits that a working in the Community Improvement/Economic Development mission category that are registered to participate in Give STL Day. Community improvement or economic development must be a stated part of the organization’s mission and/or programming. Results will be announced May 8, 2025.

Generosity Boost | $5,000 total prize pool

Sponsored by Moore Computing

50 $100 cash prizes will be awarded randomly to 50 nonprofits, 25 each in the mini and micro budget categories, who have not won any other cash prizes as of 10:00 AM May 8 and received at least one donation. The same nonprofit CANNOT win more than one Generosity Boost. Results will be announced on May 9, 2025.

Fundraiser Leaderboard | $1,750 total prize pool

Sponsored by Moore Computing

First ($1,000), second ($500), and third ($250) place cash prizes will be awarded to the benefiting organizations of the fundraisers with the most unique donors overall. The same nonprofit CAN win more than one Fundraiser Leaderboard prize. Fundraiser leaderboards are finalized at 10:00 AM on May 9. Results will be announced on May 9, 2025.

First and Last Donation | $500 each

Sponsored by the St. Louis Community Foundation Board of Directors

The first nonprofit to receive a donation at 12:00 AM on May 8 and the last nonprofit to receive a donation at 11:59 PM on May 8 will each be awarded a $500 cash prize. The same nonprofit CAN win both the first and last donation prize. Results will be announced on May 8 and 9, 2025.

First Time Participant Prize | $2,500 total prize pool

Sponsored by Watlow Enriching Lives Foundation

Five $500 cash prizes will be awarded randomly to five nonprofits that are participating in Give STL Day for the first time in 2025 and receive at least one donation. Results will be announced on May 9, 2025.

Returning Participant Prize | $2,500 total prize pool

Sponsored by Watlow Enriching Lives Foundation

Five $500 cash prizes will be awarded randomly to five nonprofits that are participating in Give STL Day again and receive at least one donation. Results will be announced on May 9, 2025.

Non-Cash Prizes

St. Louis Post-Dispatch Advertising Prize

Sponsored by St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Awarded randomly to one nonprofit in the micro budget category that receives at least one Give STL Day donation.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch will offer print and/or digital advertising valued at $5,000 on its owned and operated platforms. Additionally, creative fees for advertising will be waived. This prize will be awarded on May 9, 2025 and must be redeemed by December 31, 2025.

St. Louis Magazine Marketing Consultation and Advertising Prize

Sponsored by St. Louis Magazine

Awarded randomly to one nonprofit in the small budget category that serves St. Louis City or County and receives at least one Give STL Day Donation.

St. Louis Magazine will offer a comprehensive marketing consultation plus a complimentary advertising package valued at $5,000. This prize will be awarded on May 9, 2025 and must be redeemed by December 31, 2025.

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