During the Circle of Giving match event, September 12-14, 2026, the gifts you make to any of the participating non-profit organizations will have a bigger impact! Your donation will go directly into the organization's fund at the Blue Rapids Community Foundation. And, the organization will receive a prorated match on your gift that they can use where they need it the most! Some will choose to let this money remain in their fund. Some will use a portion of the money for immediate operating needs. Either way, you can feel good knowing your gift has made a bigger positive difference for that charity.
Below are seven different methods of making a gift on Circle of Giving Match Day:
1. Give at the live event at the Community Center, Monday, September 14: 9am-3pm
2. Mail a Check to the Blue Rapids Community Foundation at PO Box 63, Blue Rapids, KS 66411
Download the 2026 Circle of Giving Match Day Donation form, which will be available on this website.
Mail form along with one check for the entire amount made out to BRCF PO Box 63, Blue Rapids, KS 66411.
Checks MUST be made payable to Blue Rapids Community Foundation (BRCF)
Must be received before September 14, 2026.
3. Give Online at www.BlueRapidsMatchDay.com
Gifts can be made online from 12:00 am September 12 to 11:59 pm on September 14, 2026
The homepage on this website will change to the online giving form beginning at 12:00 am on September 12, 2026.
4. To Donate by Donor Advised Fund
Fill out the Match Day Donation Form
Call Marla or Sally at the GMCF office at (785) 587-8995
Bring in, mail, or email the completed match day donation form to GMCF
5. Make a Gift of Grain: Must be completed at least one week prior to Match Day
A gift of grain can be utilized for Match Day giving, but planning ahead is important for the grain producer, grain elevator, and the community foundation. If you are interested in donating grain, please call GMCF at (785) 587-8995 and ask for Marla.
6. Donate from an IRA account: Must be arranged through your professional advisor prior to Match Day
Donors can use an IRA or other retirement assets such as a 401(k), Keogh, or 403(b) to make Circle of Giving Match Day donations. Your personal tax advisor can help you make this transaction prior to September 12, 2026.
7. To Donate by Stock: Must be completed at least one week prior to Match Day
Step 1. Fill out the match day donation form
Step 2. Call Marla or Sally from the GMCF office at (785) 587-8995, who will provide you with the transfer instructions for the brokerage firm
Step 3. Deliver transfer instructions to your brokerage firm
Notify GMCF with the following information:
1. Name of brokerage firm sending the stock
2. Name of stock being transferred
3. Number of shares being transferred
Step 4. Mail or email the match day donation form to GMCF at PO Box 1127, Manhattan, KS 66505, foundation@mcfks.org
The completed 2026 Circle of Giving Match Day Donation Form MUST be submitted for all types of donations.
All checks MUST be written to Blue Rapids Community Foundation or BRCF
