Donations will be "stretched" thanks to our Stretch Pool Sponsors

General Incentive Stretch Pool, Small Nonprofit Division (Total Value = $30,000)

Thanks to our most generous supporters, every eligible organization that raises $5 or more on Do More 24 Delaware will receive matching dollars on a proportionate basis from their respective stretch pool, thanks to Spur Impact, Longwood Foundation, Welfare Foundation, Crestlea Foundation, Laffey-McHugh Foundation, Delaware Community Foundation, United Way of Delaware, and other community supporters. Your organization's portion of the "stretch" depends on how much is raised in total donations. For example, if your organization receives 3% of the total donations raised by all eligible organizations participating on Do More 24 Delaware, then your organization will receive 3% of the stretch pool. The formula for the stretch pool is: (Individual Nonprofit's Amount Raised / Total Amount Raised on Do More 24 Delaware from eligible orgs) x Total Amount in Stretch Pool = Individual Nonprofit's Share of Stretch Pool.

Only nonprofits with an annual operating budget of $500,000 or less will be eligible for the Small Nonprofit Division General Incentive Stretch Pool. Organizations eligible for the DDOA Stretch Pool will not be eligible for the General Incentive Stretch Pool, but will be able to win other eligible prizes through the giving day event, which may increase their respective stretch pool share.

General Incentive Stretch Pool, Large Nonprofit Division (Total Value = $30,000)

Thanks to our most generous supporters, every eligible organization that raises $5 or more on Do More 24 Delaware will receive matching dollars on a proportionate basis from their respective stretch pool, thanks to Spur Impact, Longwood Foundation, Welfare Foundation, Crestlea Foundation, Laffey-McHugh Foundation, Delaware Community Foundation, United Way of Delaware, and other community supporters. Your organization's portion of the "stretch" depends on how much is raised in total donations. For example, if your organization receives 3% of the total donations raised by all eligible organizations participating on Do More 24 Delaware, then your organization will receive 3% of the stretch pool. The formula for the stretch pool is: (Individual Nonprofit's Amount Raised / Total Amount Raised on Do More 24 Delaware from eligible orgs) x Total Amount in Stretch Pool = Individual Nonprofit's Share of Stretch Pool.

Only nonprofits with an annual operating budget greater than $500,000 will be eligible for the Large Nonprofit Division General Incentive Stretch Pool. Organizations eligible for the DDOA Stretch Pool will not be eligible for the General Incentive Stretch Pool, but will be able to win other eligible prizes through the giving day event, which may increase their respective stretch pool share.

Delaware Division of the Arts Stretch Pool & Grant Incentives*
Thanks to the Delaware Division of the Arts (DDOA), arts nonprofits that currently receive general operating support funding through DDOA in FY26 will be eligible for the DDOA stretch pool and donation-based bonus grants as described below. DDOA grantees eligible for these awards will receive these funds directly from the Division after the event results are finalized.

To continue to incentivize innovative ways to engage new and individual donor engagement, the formula for the DDOA stretch pool will again focus equally on the number of unique donations received and the amount of money raised– rather than solely the total dollar amount raised or number of donations received during the 24-hour fundraising period. The Division has also adjusted the stretch pool tiers^ to provide a more equitable and financially incentivizing opportunity for all organizations that choose to participate.

Tier 1 (Large orgs): Operating budgets of $1.8 million and above – Stretch Pool of $25,000

Tier 2 (Medium orgs): Operating budgets of $150,000 to $1,799,999 – Stretch Pool of $125,000

Tier 3 (Small orgs): Operating budgets of $1-$149,999 – Stretch Pool of $50,000

^Tiers assigned based on FY26 budget submissions from organizations' general operating application.

This year’s stretch pool formula will be the same as in 2024 and 2025 and uses the following:

((Stretch Pool Amount* 0.5) * (Number of total unique donations to your organization / Number of total unique donations in your specific tier above)) + ((Stretch Pool Amount *0.5) * (Total amount raised by your organization / Total amount raised by your tier group))  = Your organization's stretch pool share

 

Please note that all stretch pool grants will be capped at the total dollar amount the organization raises. DDOA eligible orgs can view their groupings here.

Sussex County Donation Incentive Bonus Incentives
Thanks to Carl M. Freeman Foundation (CMFF), small nonprofits (annual operating budgets of $500,000 or less) whose mission and programs primarily serve communities in Sussex County and with their primary offices or headquarters located in Sussex County will be eligible for the Sussex County donation-based incentive bonus grants as described below. To qualify for these prizes, eligible nonprofits must raise a minimum of $1,000 during Do More 24 Delaware 2026. Nonprofits determined to be eligible for and win these awards will receive these funds directly from Carl M. Freeman Foundation after the event results are finalized.

Sussex County Donation Incentive Bonus Grants (Supported through the Carl M. Freeman Foundation, Total Value = $25,000).

The top 10 nonprofits that are eligible and qualify for the Sussex County Donation Incentive Bonus Grant programs and that receive the most amount of money relative to the number of individual donors they have over the course of Do More 24 Delaware will receive bonus grants from Carl M. Freeman Foundation. First place will receive a $6,000 incentive grant, 2nd place will receive $5,000, 3rd place will receive $4,000, 4th place will receive $3,000, 5th place will receive $2,000, and 6th through 10th will each receive $1,000. For purposes of the other stretch pool calculations for which these nonprofits may also be eligible, these bonus amounts will count toward that organization's overall total raised.

Carl M. Freeman Foundation Sussex County Donation Incentive Bonus Grants Awarded to:
1. ($6,000): Sunset Bridge Corporation
2. ($5,000): Barbara K Brooks Transition House
3. ($4,000): Shepherd's Office
4. ($3,000): SODELO
5. ($2,000): Nanticoke River Watershed Conservancy
6. ($1,000): We're Listening
7. ($1,000): Coastal Concerts
8. ($1,000): Village Volunteers
9. ($1,000): Marine Education Research and Rehabilitation Institute
10. ($1,000): Rehoboth Concert Band

Nonprofits raising money during the 24 hour fundraising marathon have chances to win additional bonus cash prizes each hour starting at 6 PM on Thursday, March 5.

Each of the 24 hours has at least one prize of $100 that any nonprofit raising money that hour can win. Thanks to our sponsors, many hours have additional great prizes up for grabs, usually based on the number of unique donations received in that hour or simply by receiving a donation in that hour. Where applicable, there are prizes for nonprofits in each the large or small divisions, so small nonprofits (<$500K annual budget) and large nonprofits (>$500K annual budget) are competing against similar sized organizations and not necessarily each other. The details of each hour are summarized in more details below. 

Many hours of the Do More 24 Delaware event will have prizes that will be awarded in addition to the two $100 Golden Tickets that will be awarded each hour.

Thanks to our many generous supporters,  the following hours have additional bonus prizes that can be won by the nonprofits receiving donations in those hours. More information about each of these prizes are below.

Power Hour Prizes (Chronological List)

Thursday, March 5

6 PM: Greater Giving Opening Prize (Sponsored By Barclays US Consumer Bank) ($5,000 awarded): The first 20 nonprofits that receive 25 unique donations each get a bonus of $250.

8 PM: Make It Count Power Hour (Sponsored by Barbacane Thornton & Company) ($1,000 awarded): The top 2 nonprofits in each division (large and small) that receive the most unique donations during this hour will each get a bonus of $250.

10 PM: Countdown to Midnight Power Hour (Sponsored by Aloysius Butler & Clark) ($500 awarded): One random nonprofit in each division (large and small) that receives at least one donation in this hour will each get a Supersized Golden Ticket bonus of $250.

Friday, March 6

12 AM: Midnight Madness Power Hour (Sponsored by King Creative) ($500 awarded): One random nonprofit in each division (large and small) that receives at least one donation in this hour will each get a Supersized Golden Ticket bonus of $250.

3 AM: Magic Hour ($1,000 awarded): The first 10 nonprofits to get a donation of any amount will each get a $100 bonus.

7 AM: Rise and Shine Delaware Power Hour (Sponsored by Bloom Energy) ($500 awarded): One random nonprofit in each division (large and small) that receives at least one donation in this hour will each get a Supersized Golden Ticket bonus of $250.

9 AM: Coffee Break (Sponsored By Barclays US Consumer Bank) ($1,000 awarded): The top 2 nonprofits in each division (large and small) that receive the most unique donations during this hour will each get a bonus of $250.

11 AM: Lunch Time Power Hour (Sponsored by Aloysius Butler & Clark) ($1,000 awarded): Two random nonprofits in each division (large and small) that receive at least one donation in this hour will each get a Supersized Golden Ticket bonus of $250.

1 PM: Live United Power Hour ($1,000 awarded): Two random nonprofits in each division (large and small) that receive at least five unique donations in this hour will each get a Supersized Golden Ticket bonus of $250.

3 PM: The (302) Power Hour (Sponsored by Bloom Energy) ($2,500 awarded): The top 5 nonprofits in each division (large and small) that receive the most unique donations during this hour will get a bonus of $250.

5 PM: Zoom to the Finish (Sponsored By Barclays US Consumer Bank) ($4,000 awarded): The top 2 nonprofits in each division (large and small) that raise the most money during this hour will each get a bonus of $1,000.

Power Hour Prizes (By Sponsor)

Greater Giving Opening Prize (starting at 6 PM on Thursday, March 5)
(Total Value $5,000)
Thanks to Barclays US Consumer Bank, beginning at 6:00 PM on Thursday, March 5, the first 20 nonprofits that receive 25 unique donations each get a bonus of $250. All nonprofits in the event are eligible for the Barclays Greater Giving Opening Prizes.

Barclays Greater Giving Opening Prize($250 each) Won By:
1.  ACLU of Delaware
2.  Barbara K Brooks Transition House
3.  Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware
4.  The Brandywiners
5.  Clear Space Theatre Company
6.  Coro Allegro
7.  Delaware ChoralArts
8.  Delaware Dance Company
9.  First State Ballet
10. Food Bank of Delaware
11. Friends of Wilmington Parks
12. Howard J Weston Community & Senior Center
13. Kalmar Nyckel Foundation
14. Newark Arts Alliance
15. Newark Symphony Orchestra
16. Ocean View Historical Society
17. PAWS for People
18. The Brojora Foundation
19. The Delaware Contemporary
20. Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research

The Barclays Greater Giving Opening Prize helped generate more than $275,000 in donations to 365 different nonprofits in the opening hour!
 

Coffee Break Power Hour (9 AM to 10 AM on Friday, March 6)
(Total Value $1,000)
Thanks to Barclays US Consumer Bank, from 9:00 AM on Friday, March 6 until 9:59 AM on Friday, March 6, the top 4 nonprofits in each of the small and large nonprofit divisions that receive the most donations in this hour each will get a bonus of $250. Nonprofits with an operating budget of less than $500K annually are in the small nonprofit division. Nonprofits with an operating budget of greater than $500K are in the large nonprofit division. All nonprofits in the event are eligible for the Barclays Coffee Break Prizes.

Barclays US Consumer Bank Coffee Break Power Hour Prize (Small Nonprofits) $250 Each Won By:
1. Barbara K Brooks Transition House
2. Shepherd's Office

Barclays US Consumer Bank Coffee Break Power Hour Prize (Large Nonprofits) $250 Each Won By:
1. Howard J Weston Community & Senior Center
2. Brandywine Valley SPCA


Zoom to the Finish Power Hour (5 PM to 6 PM on Friday, March 6)
(Total Value $4,000)
Thanks to Barclays US Consumer Bank, from 5:00 PM on Friday, March 6 until 6:00 PM on Friday, March 6, the top 2 nonprofits in each division that raise the most money over the course of this final hour will each receive a bonus of $1,000. Nonprofits with an operating budget of less than $500K annually are in the small nonprofit division. Nonprofits with an operating budget of greater than $500K are in the large nonprofit division. All nonprofits in the event are eligible for the Barclays Zoom to the Finish Prizes.

Barclays US Consumer Bank Zoom to the Finish Power Hour Prize (Large Nonprofits) $1,000 Each Won By:
1. Kalmar Nyckel Foundation
2. The Grand
 
Barclays US Consumer Bank Zoom to the Finish Power Hour Prize (Small Nonprofits) $1,000 Each Won By:
1. Barbara K Brooks Transition House
2. Nanticoke River Watershed Conservancy

Rise and Shine Delaware Power Hour (7 AM to 8 AM on Friday, March 6)
(Total Value $1,000)
Thanks to Bloom Energy, from 7:00 AM on Friday, March 6 until 7:59 AM on Friday, March 6, four (4) $250 supersized golden tickets will be awarded during this hour. Two nonprofits in the small division receiving a donation this hour will be selected at random and awarded with a $250 golden ticket bonus. Two nonprofits in the large division receiving a donation this hour will also be selected at random and awarded with a $250 golden ticket bonus. All nonprofits in the event are eligible for the Bloom Energy Rise and Shine Delaware Prizes.

Bloom Energy Rise and Shine Delaware Power Hour (Large Nonprofits) $250 Each Won By:
Canine Partners for Life
Community Resource Center

Bloom Energy Rise and Shine Delaware Power Hour (Small Nonprofits) $250 Each Won By:
DELLTA (Delaware English Language Learners Teachers and Advocates)
1 in 7B Foundation

(302) Power Hour (3 PM to 4 PM on Friday, March 6)
(Total Value $2,500)
Thanks to Bloom Energy, from 3:00 PM on Friday, March 6 until 3:59 PM on Friday, March 6, the top 5 nonprofits in each of the small and large nonprofit divisions that receive the most unique donations in this hour each will get a bonus of $250. Nonprofits with an operating budget of less than $500K annually are in the small nonprofit division. Nonprofits with an operating budget of greater than $500K are in the large nonprofit division. All nonprofits in the event are eligible for the Bloom Energy (302) Power Hour Prizes.

Bloom Energy (302) Power Hour (Large Nonprofits) $250 Each Won By:
1. Clear Space Theatre Company
2. Howard J Weston Community & Senior Center
3. Kalmar Nyckel Foundation
4. The Grand
5.  PAWS for People

Bloom Energy (302) Power Hour (Small Nonprofits) $250 Each Won By:
1. Barbara K Brooks Transition House
2. Delaware ChoralArts
2. Ocean View Historical Society
4. Shepherd's Office  
5. Southern Delaware Chorale

Countdown to Midnight Power Hour (10 PM to 11 PM on Thursday, March 5)
(Total Value $500)
Thanks to Aloysius Butler & Clark, from 10:00 PM on Thursday, March 5 until 10:59 PM on Thursday, March 5, two (2) $250 supersized golden tickets will be awarded during this hour. One nonprofit in the small division receiving a donation this hour will be selected at random and awarded with a $250 golden ticket bonus. One nonprofit in the large division receiving a donation this hour will also be selected at random and awarded with a $250 golden ticket bonus. All nonprofits in the event are eligible for the Aloysius Butler & Clark Countdown to Midnight Power Hour Prizes.

Aloysius Butler & Clark Countdown to Midnight Power Hour (Large Nonprofits) $250 Won By Greater Newark Boys & Girls Club

Aloysius Butler & Clark Countdown to Midnight Power Hour (Small Nonprofits) $250 Won By Hope Dining Room

Lunch Time Power Hour (11 AM to 12 PM on Friday, March 6)
(Total Value $1,000)
Thanks to Aloysius Butler & Clark, from 11:00 AM on Friday, March 6 until 11:59 AM on Friday, March 6, four (4) $250 supersized golden tickets will be awarded during this hour. Two nonprofits in the small division receiving donations this hour will be selected at random and awarded with a $250 golden ticket bonus. Two nonprofits in the large division receiving donations this hour will also be selected at random and awarded with a $250 golden ticket bonus. All nonprofits in the event are eligible for the Aloysius Butler & Clark Lunch Time Prizes.

Aloysius Butler & Clark Lunch Time Power Hour (Large Nonprofits) $250 Each Won By:
1. Delmarva Public Media
2. Love INC of Mid-Delmarva

Aloysius Butler & Clark Lunch Time Power Hour (Small Nonprofits) $250 Each Won By:
1. Legacy Academy
2. Roofs from the Heart

Make It Count Power Hour (8 PM to 9 PM on Thursday, March 5)
(Total Value $1,000)
Thanks to Barbacane Thornton & Company, from 8:00 PM on Thursday, March 5 until 8:59 PM on Thursday, March 5, the top 2 nonprofits in each of the small and large nonprofit divisions that receive the most unique donations in this hour each will get a bonus of $250. Nonprofits with an operating budget of less than $500K annually are in the small nonprofit division. Nonprofits with an operating budget of greater than $500K are in the large nonprofit division. All nonprofits in the event are eligible for the Make It Count Prizes.

Barbacane Thornton & Company Make it Count Power Hour (Small Nonprofits) ($250 Each Won By):
1. Barbara K Brooks Transition House
2. Shepherd's Office

Barbacane Thornton & Company Make it Count Power Hour (Large Nonprofits) ($250 Each Won By):
1. The Grand
2. Food Bank of Delaware

Midnight Madness Power Hour (12 AM to 1 AM on Friday, March 6)
(Total Value $500)
Thanks to King Creative, from 12:00 AM on Friday, March 6 until 12:59 AM on Friday, March 6, two (2) $250 supersized golden tickets will be awarded during this hour. One nonprofit in the small division receiving a donation this hour will be selected at random and awarded with a $250 golden ticket bonus. One nonprofit in the large division receiving a donation this hour will also be selected at random and awarded with a $250 golden ticket bonus. All nonprofits in the event are eligible for the King Creative Midnight Madness Prizes.

King Creative Midnight Madness Power Hour (Large Nonprofits) $250 Won By: ACLU of Delaware (Meet Mike's Match Mission personal fundraising page)

King Creative Midnight Madness Power Hour (Small Nonprofits) $250 Won By:  Dover Art League

Magic Hour Power Hour (3 AM to 4 AM on Friday, March 6)
(Total Value $1,000)
Thanks to United Way of Delaware and Spur Impact, starting at 3:00 AM on Friday, March 6 until 3:59 AM on Friday, March 6, the first 10 nonprofits that receive a donation of any amount $5 or higher will receive a $100 bonus award. All nonprofits in the event are eligible for the Magic Hour Prizes.

United Way of Delaware and Spur Impact Magic Hour Power Hour Prizes ($100 each) Won By:
1. ACLU of Delaware
2. Clear Space Theatre Company
3. Congregation Beth Emeth
4. Delaware Theatre Company
5. First State Ballet
6. Howard J Weston Community & Senior Center
7. SL24: Unlocke the Light
8. The Brandywiners (Meri’s Fundraiser for Brandywiners personal fundraising page
9. The Delaware Contemporary
10. Why I Love Jesus: Sharing My Faith Story

Live United Power Hour (1 PM to 2 PM on Friday, March 6)
(Total Value $1,000)
Thanks to United Way of Delaware and Spur Impact, from 1:00 PM on Friday, March 6 until 1:59 PM on Friday, March 6, four (4) $250 supersized golden tickets will be awarded during this hour. Two nonprofits in the small division receiving 5 or more unique donations this hour will be selected at random and awarded with a $250 golden ticket bonus. Two nonprofits in the large division receiving 5 or more unique donations this hour will also be selected at random and awarded with a $250 golden ticket bonus. All nonprofits in the event receiving 5 or more unique donations this hour are eligible for the Live United Prizes.

United Way of Delaware and Spur Impact Live United Power Hour (Large Nonprofits) $250 Each Won By:
1. Delaware Dance Company (Clementine’s DDC fundraiser personal fundraising page)
2. Planned Parenthood of Delaware

United Way of Delaware and Spur Impact Live United Power Hour (Small Nonprofits) $250 Each Won By:
1. Delaware Sexuality and Gender Collective
2. Delaware Ecumenical Council on Children and Families (DECCF)

($4,800 total value)
Thanks to United Way of Delaware and other generous sponsors, we will be awarding two $100 Golden Tickets each hour. These $100 prizes will be awarded at each hour at random, and the winners will be drawn from only those nonprofits that receive one or more donations in that hour. Each hour, one golden ticket will be won by a nonprofit selected from both the small and large nonprofit divisions. Over the course of the event, a nonprofit is eligible to win a maximum of three golden tickets.

6 PM - 7 PM (Small Nonprofit Category):Crisis House Homeless Shelter in Georgetown
6 PM - 7 PM (Large Nonprofit Category): Delaware Botanic Gardens
7 PM - 8 PM (Small Nonprofit Category): Diamond State Pearls (Soaring, Thriving, & Flourishing for Scholarship & Community personal fundraising page)
7 PM - 8 PM (Large Nonprofit Category): Chris White Community Development Corporation
8 PM - 9 PM (Small Nonprofit Category): Pieces of a Dream (Alyss Dreams to Do More! personal fundraising page)
8 PM - 9 PM (Large Nonprofit Category): First State Ballet Theatre (Ballet V at The Grand personal fundraising page)
9 PM - 10 PM (Small Nonprofit Category):  Center For Spiritual Living Delaware
9 PM - 10 PM (Large Nonprofit Category):  Pathways to Success
10 PM - 11 PM (Small Nonprofit Category): SODELO
10 PM - 11 PM (Large Nonprofit Category):  The Everett (Anna Summer Camp! personal fundraising page)
11 PM - 12 AM (Small Nonprofit Category): Pieces of a Dream (Sloan’s BIG Dream personal fundraising page)
11 PM - 12 AM (Large Nonprofit Category): LYTE Scholars
12 AM - 1 AM (Small Nonprofit Category): The Brandywiners (Andrew's Challenge personal fundraising page)
12 AM - 1 AM (Large Nonprofit Category): Delaware Dance Company (Chloe and Elena’s 2026 DDC Fundraiser personal fundraising page)
1 AM - 2 AM (Small Nonprofit Category):  Newark Symphony Orchestra
1 AM - 2 AM (Large Nonprofit Category):  Special Olympics Delaware
2 AM - 3 AM (Small Nonprofit Category): Southern Delaware Chorale
2 AM - 3 AM (Large Nonprofit Category): Delaware Humanities
3 AM - 4 AM (Small Nonprofit Category): The Everett (Rori Reeder for The Everett Theatre 2026 personal fundraising page)
3 AM - 4 AM (Large Nonprofit Category): Newark Symphony Orchestra
4 AM - 5 AM (Small Nonprofit Category): OUTLOUD DE
4 AM - 5 AM (Large Nonprofit Category): Delaware Humanities
5 AM - 6 AM (Small Nonprofit Category): Rockwood Park Preservation Society
5 AM - 6 AM (Large Nonprofit Category): Smyrna Opera House
6 AM - 7 AM (Small Nonprofit Category): Delaware Bat Rehabilitation and Conservation
6 AM - 7 AM (Large Nonprofit Category): Delaware State University Foundation
7 AM - 8 AM (Small Nonprofit Category): Purity Laundry Project
7 AM - 8 AM (Large Nonprofit Category): Read Aloud Delaware
8 AM - 9 AM (Small Nonprofit Category): League of Women Voters of Delaware
8 AM - 9 AM (Large Nonprofit Category):  Delaware Historical Society
9 AM - 10 AM (Small Nonprofit Category): Friends of Auburn Heights
9 AM - 10 AM (Large Nonprofit Category): Rehoboth Art League
10 AM - 11 AM (Small Nonprofit Category): First State Robotics
10 AM - 11 AM (Large Nonprofit Category): Faithful Friends Animal Society
11 AM - 12 PM (Small Nonprofit Category): Friends of Lums Pond
11 AM - 12 PM (Large Nonprofit Category): Primeros Pasos
12 PM - 1 PM (Small Nonprofit Category): Newark Union Church & Cemetery
12 PM - 1 PM (Large Nonprofit Category): The Elizabeth W. Murphey School
1 PM - 2 PM (Small Nonprofit Category): Ocean View Historical Society
1 PM - 2 PM (Large Nonprofit Category): Congregation Beth Emeth
2 PM - 3 PM (Small Nonprofit Category):  VegRehoboth 
2 PM - 3 PM (Large Nonprofit Category):  UrbanPromise Wilmington
3 PM - 4 PM (Small Nonprofit Category): Rehoboth Concert Band
3 PM - 4 PM (Large Nonprofit Category): First State Ballet (Ballet V at The Grand fundraising page)
4 PM - 5 PM (Small Nonprofit Category):  OUTLOUD DE 
4 PM - 5 PM (Large Nonprofit Category):  A Better Chance for our Children (Karin supports A Better Chance for our Children: Adoption, Foster Services and Beyond. Let’s Help Children Thrive! personal fundraising page)
5 PM - 6 PM (Small Nonprofit Category): Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware
5 PM - 6 PM (Large Nonprofit Category): Delaware Children's Theatre

Thanks to the City of Newark and other generous supporters, nonprofits headquartered or with offices in the City of Newark (specifically in zip codes 19711, 19713, and 19716) will be eligible for the City of Newark donation-based incentive bonus grants as described below. To qualify for these prizes, eligible nonprofits must receive one or more donations during Do More 24 Delaware 2026.

City of Newark Donation Incentive Bonus Grants, Small Nonprofit Division (Supported through the City of Newark, Total Value = $1,500).

The top 2 qualifying nonprofits (whose operating budgets are less than $500,000 and otherwise determined to be eligible for the City of Newark Prizes) that receive the most number of unique donations over the course of Do More 24 Delaware will each win one of the City of Newark Prizes. First place will receive a $1,000 bonus and 2nd place will receive a $500 bonus. The City of Newark prizes will be added to the nonprofits' overall total and count toward their eligible stretch pool share.

City of Newark Donation Incentive Bonus Grants, Small Nonprofit Division 1st Place Prize ($1,000) Won By: PAWS for People (200)

City of Newark Donation Incentive Bonus Grants, Small Nonprofit Division 2nd Place Prize ($500) Won By:   Humane Animal Partners (179)

City of Newark Donation Incentive Bonus Grants, Large Nonprofit Division (Supported through the City of Newark, Total Value = $1,500).

The top 2 qualifying nonprofits (whose operating budgets are greater than $500,000 and otherwise determined to be eligible for the City of Newark Prizes) that receive the most number of unique donations over the course of Do More 24 Delaware will each win one of the City of Newark Prizes. First place will receive a $1,000 bonus and 2nd place will receive a $500 bonus. The City of Newark prizes will be added to the nonprofits' overall total and count toward their eligible stretch pool share.

City of Newark Donation Incentive Bonus Grants, Large Nonprofit Division 1st Place Prize ($1,000) Won By: Newark Arts Alliance (167)

City of Newark Donation Incentive Bonus Grants, Large Nonprofit Division 2nd Place Prize ($500) Won By:  Newark Symphony Orchestra (128)

Early Bird Registration Prize ($500)
Thanks to YourMoney101.org one of the nonprofits who registered for Do More 24 Delaware 2026 between November 1 and December 31 will win a $500 match bonus, which will be awarded to their fundraising page after the giving day event begins. There were 183 nonprofits who had created their fundraising pages by December 31, 2025.

Early Bird Registration Prize ($500) Won By: Healthy Foods For Healthy Kids

Dine More Prize (Total Value = $500)
Thanks to Wegmans, two $250 prizes will be awarded to the top eligible nonprofits in the food, agriculture, and nutrition sector that receives the most number of unique donations over the course of the Do More 24 Delaware giving day event. Particularly, these prizes are to help boost those nonprofits working to help alleviate food insecurity problems in their community through their missions or programs as specified on their fundraising page.  One eligible nonprofit in the large division will be awarded with a $250 Dine More prize. One eligible nonprofit in the small division will be awarded with a $250 Dine More prize.

Wegmans Dine More Prize (Large Nonprofits) $250 Won By: Food Bank of Delaware (411 unique donations)

Wegmans Dine More Prize (Small Nonprofits) $250 Won By: Shepherd's Office (323 unique donations)

Thanks to Spur Impact, United Way of Delaware, and the many generous sponsors and supporters of this year's Do More 24 Delaware giving day event, we will be awarding several additional bonus prizes, described below.

First Donation Prize (Total Value = $100)
The nonprofit that receives the first donation starting at 6:00:00 PM on Thursday, March 6 will win a $100 bonus. All nonprofits are eligible for the First Donation Prize.

First Donation Prize ($100) Won By:  The Candlelight Theatre (receiving a donation at 6:00:22).

Nonprofit BFF Fundraising Champion Prizes (Total Value = $1,500)
This prize awards nonprofits who have supporters that create and share and raise money on their personal fundraising pages. The top 2 nonprofits in the small division whose personal fundraising pages collectively raise the most money will win a $500 and $250 bonus, respectively. The top 2 nonprofit in the large division whose personal fundraising pages collectively raise the most money will win a $500 and $250 bonus, respectively. All personal fundraising pages (except for those associated with United Way of Delaware or Spur Impact) are eligible for the Nonprofit BFF Fundraising Champion Prize.

Nonprofit BFF Fundraising Champion 1st Place Prize (Large Nonprofits) ($500) Won by:
ACLU of Delaware (nearly $26,000 raised through their personal fundraising pages)  

Nonprofit BFF Fundraising Champion 2nd Place Prize (Large Nonprofits) ($250) Won by:
First State Ballet (nearly $18,000 raised through their personal fundraising pages)

Nonprofit BFF Fundraising Champion 1st Place Prize (Small Nonprofits) ($500) Won by:
The Brandywiners (more than $22,000 raised through their personal fundraising pages)

Nonprofit BFF Fundraising Champion 2nd Place Prize (Small Nonprofits) ($250) Won by:
Diamond State Pearls (nearly $14,000 raised through their personal fundraising pages)

Nonprofit BFF Get out the Give Prizes (Total Value = $1,500)
This prize awards nonprofits who have supporters that create and share and raise money on their personal fundraising pages. The top 2 nonprofits in the small division whose personal fundraising pages collectively receive the most unique donations will win a $500 and $250 bonus, respectively. The top 2 nonprofits in the large division whose personal fundraising pages collectively receive the most unique donations will win a $500 and $250 bonus, respectively. All personal fundraising pages (except for those associated with United Way of Delaware or Spur Impact) are eligible for the Nonprofit BFF Get out the Give Prize.

Nonprofit BFF Get out the Give Champion 1st Place Prize (Large Nonprofits) ($500) Won by:
First State Ballet (313 unique donations through their personal fundraising pages)

Nonprofit BFF Get out the Give Champion 2nd Place Prize (Large Nonprofits) ($250) Won by:
The Everett (198 unique donations through their personal fundraising pages)

Nonprofit BFF Get out the Give Champion 1st Place Prize (Small Nonprofits) ($500) Won by:
Diamond State Pearls (256 unique donations through their personal fundraising pages)

Nonprofit BFF Get out the Give Champion 2nd Place Prize (Small Nonprofits) ($250) Won by:
Pieces of a Dream (148 unique donations through their personal fundraising pages)


For the Love of Animals Prize (Total Value = $250)
A $250 prize will be awarded to the top eligible animal nonprofit that receives the largest number of unique donations over the course of the Do More 24 Delaware event. Eligible nonprofits include any in the animal sector that have an animal-centric mission.

For the Love of Animals Prize ($250) Won By: Brandywine Valley SPCA (316 donors)

For the Love of Reading Prize (Total Value = $500)
A $250 prize will be awarded to each of the top eligible literacy nonprofits in the large and small divisions that receive the largest number of unique donations over the course of the Do More 24 Delaware event. Eligible nonprofits include any in the literacy sector that have an literacy-focused or reading-centric mission.

For the Love of Reading Prize (Large Nonprofits) $250 Won By: Selbyville Public Library (62 unique donations)

For the Love of Reading Prize (Small Nonprofits) $250 Won By:  Friends of the Brandywine Hundred Library (91 unique donations)

Million Marker Prize (Total Value = $250)
The nonprofit that receives the donation that puts us over the $1 million mark will win a $250 bonus. All nonprofits are eligible for the Million Marker Prize.

Million Marker Prize ($250) Won By: Sunday Breakfast Mission (who received a donation around 9:29 AM on Friday 3/6, which put the 2026 event over the $1 million mark).

$2 Million Marker Prize (Total Value = $250)
The nonprofit that receives the donation that puts us over the $2 million mark will win a $250 bonus. All nonprofits are eligible for the $2 Million Marker Prize.

$2 Million Marker Prize ($250) Won By: The Lewes Historical Society (who received a donation around 4:55 PM on Friday, 3/6, which put the 2026 event over the $2 million mark).

Goal Getter Prize (Total Value = $250)
The nonprofit that has the biggest % increase over what they raised in 2025 will win a $250 bonus. Eligible organizations must have participated and raised more than $1,000 in the 2025 Do More 24 Delaware event (302 nonprofits are eligible for the Goal Getter prize).

Goal Getter Prize ($2500) Won by: Delaware Theatre Company (921% increase with $11,740 raised in 2026 over the $1,150 raised in 2025).

There were 23 nonprofits that doubled (or more than doubled) what they had raised in 2025. We recognize the following organizations for 200% or better increases over their 2025 Do More 24 Delaware fundraising totals: Diamond State Pearls (+379%), Leadership Delaware (+354%), Delaware Humanities (+341%), Delaware Institute for Healthcare Education Advancement (+338%), Delaware Botanic Gardens (+282%), Village Volunteers (+233%), Milton Theatre (+226%), TeenSHARP (+204%), and Caesar Rodney Institute  (+201%).

Global Giver Prize (Total Value = $250)
One of the nonprofits that gets an online donation from an international donor will win a bonus of $250. Each international donation received by a nonprofit will count toward the distance calculation for this prize. The nonprofit whose aggregate international donations equal the greatest distance from Delaware will win this prize. International donation distance will be determined by the donor's billing zip code or address associated with their credit card payment from Delaware and must be made during the 24 hour fundraising period. All nonprofits are eligible for the Global Giver Prize.

We had 20 nonprofits receive donations from donors from 13 different countries this year!

Global Giver Prize ($250) Won By: First State Ballet (receiving several international donations that combined for a distance of more than 41,155 miles from Delaware).

Congrats also to runner-up Village Volunteers, whose international donors combined for a distance of more than 33,000 miles, and second runner-up Fostering Wishes Foundation, whose international donors combined for a distance of more than 19,000 miles.

Socially Distant Supporters Prize (Total Value = $250)
The nonprofit that gets donations from the most states (or the first nonprofit to get donations from all 50 states + DC) will win a $500 bonus. All nonprofits are eligible for the Socially Distant Supporters Prize.

Socially Distant Supporters Prize ($250) Won By: First State Ballet  (45 states)

We had donations come in from all 50 states plus DC, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands! The competition for the Socially Distant Supporters Prize was competitive again this year. Congrats also to Delaware Humanities (34 states), OperaDelaware (21 states), The Everett Theatre (19 states), and Kalmar Nyckel Foundation (19 states).

Thank You Mississippi Prize (aka The 50th State Prize) (Total Value = $100)
The nonprofit that gets the donation from the 50th state to complete the event's goal to get donations from all 50 states will win a $100 bonus. All nonprofits are eligible for the Thank You Mississippi Prize.

Thank You Mississippi Prize ($100) Won By: Shine a Light on Stroke

We received donations from all 50 states this year, with a donor from the Magnolia State coming in in the final few minutes to complete the map. Thanks to the donor from Mississippi, whose donation to Shine a Light on Stroke helped them win an additional $100 prize.

We will be awarding additional social media-focused prizes related to actions taken on certain posts on Instagram and Facebook.

The #DoMore24DE livestream promo will be posted to the social media pages for Spur Impact and United Way on Monday, March 2. From the time it is posted until 12 pm on Thursday, March 5, comments to that post will count per the below. For each social media platform, we will award 5 nonprofits mentioned in the comments $100 each (chosen at random per the qualifications below).

Instagram Contest (Total Value = $500): On the post, you (or anyone) must (1) LIKE the post, (2) REPOST it on your story, (3) FOLLOW @spurimpact and @UnitedWayDE on IG, and (4) TAG or name a #DoMore24DE participating nonprofit in the comments. Of the nonprofits mentioned in the comments where the other steps are also followed, we will select 5 of them at random and award $100 each

Social Media Engagement Contest (Instagram) Prizes $100 Each Won By:
ACLU of Delaware
Capital City Pearls Foundation
Duffy's Hope
First State Ballet
SINE NOMINE Choral Arts

Facebook Contest (Total Value = $500): On the post, you (or anyone) must (1) LIKE and RESHARE the post (publicly), (2) TAG or name a #DoMore24DE participating nonprofit in the comments, and (3) FOLLOW the @spurimpact and @UnitedWayDE page on Facebook. Of the nonprofits mentioned in the comments where the other steps are also followed, we will select 5 of them at random and award $100 each..

Social Media Engagement Contest (Facebook) Prizes $100 Each Won By:
Delaware Symphonic Winds
Faithful Friends Animal Society
Food Bank of Delaware
Fostering Wishes
Reading Assist

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*The Arts Stretch Pool is supported, in part, by funding from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes Delaware arts events on DelawareScene.com.

Where applicable, unique donors are determined by a count of donor unique names and emails. We strongly discourage nonprofits from trying to game this for purposes of trying to win a prize and audit these results after the fact to determine future year eligibility for this event and other grant opportunities from Spur impact, United Way of Delaware, and other foundations and supporters of this event.