$6.5M+ donated by the community
382 nonprofits
14,195
8,180+ unique donors
PROUDLY PRESENTED BY Staffworks & M&T Bank donations
305 matches & challenges
Thanks to our sponsors, WE AWARDED 127 prizes, totaling a combined $59,750 throughout the day!
Mohawk Valley Gives wouldn’t be possible without the generosity and vision of our sponsors. Each partner shares our passion for uplifting the community and impacting local nonprofits. We’re proud to highlig ht the businesses and supporters who help fuel this campaign.
PRESENTING LEVEL
"The astonishing momentum of of Mohawk Valley Gives reaches every corner of our community. It brings thousands of us together and shows the power of people in an ‘all for one and one for all' movement. It showcases needs and creates community partnerships like never before. Within Mohawk Valley Gives, there is something for everyone. BRAVO to all the nonprofit organizations, donors, sponsors, and to the outstanding MV Gives team for bringing us ALL together!"
ANITA VITULLO President, Staffworks
“At M&T Bank, we believe that strong communities are built through collaboration, generosity, and shared purpose. Supporting Mohawk Valley Gives is a natural extension of our commitment to the people and organizations that make this region thrive. We’re proud to stand alongside the nonprofits, businesses, and residents who come together to uplift the Mohawk Valley— and we’re especially honored to support an initiative that celebrates the power of giving back.”
ALISSA VITI Charitable & Community Relations Manager, M&T Bank
EXCELSIOR LEVEL
INFLUENCER LEVEL
PARTNER LEVEL
AmeriCU
Assured Information Security (AIS)
Express Employment Professionals
NBT Bank
Pulver Roofing
Steve Lennon & Co. Jewelers
COFFEE BREAK SPONSOR
Bank of America
“Given Utica National’s deep roots in the community, the Utica National Foundation is committed to directing its support to achieve the most meaningful impact. MV Gives has provided us with a channel to give back to our community tenfold, and that’s why we continue to support this inspiring initiative. It has been incredible to see how much MV Gives has grown in such a short time and the immense impact it has had. The Utica National Foundation is grateful to have played even a small role in supporting the campaign’s success.”
LYDIA BEREZ
Chair of Screening Committee, Utica National Foundation
LEADER LEVEL
HEARTFUL MOMENT SPONSORS
Bank of Utica
Beacon Bank
Griffin Charitable Foundation
Mohawk Valley Materials
FRIENDS OF MOHAWK VALLEY GIVES
Newport Telephone Company
IN-KIND SPONSORS
FMN Creative
F. X. Matt Brewery Co.
Hale Transportation
Lafa Mediterranean by Zeina's Latte Love
P.J. Green
Woodland Farm Brewery
UpMobility Foundation expanded its commitment in 2025, increasing its match and challenge funding to benefit 103 nonprofits across Herkimer and Oneida counties, totaling more than $1M
The Save A Life Campaign benefited 11 animal organizations across Herkimer, Oneida, and Otsego counties, raising a total of $1.5M+
During its third year of participation, the Community Foundation of Otsego County engaged 87 nonprofits, resulting in a combined fundraising total of $358,000+
Matches and challenges are powerful tools that help nonprofits attract more donors by amplifying the impact of every gift.
MATCH
A match is a pool of funds from a donor that doubles or even triples the amount an organization receives from each gift made by a community member.
CHALLENGE
A challenge is a gift that can be “unlocked” or obtained by meeting a specific goal. The goal can be measured and fulfilled by reaching a certain amount of dollars raised (a Dollar Challenge), when a specific number of donors have given (a Donor Challenge), or when a predetermined number of qualifying donations have been made (a Donation Challenge).
305 total matches & challenges: 208 were fulfilled $3.2M total match/ challenge potential: $2.33M earned
10 FOR 10 CHALLENGE
Starting at 10:00 a.m., each online gift of $10 or more made to an organization unlocked an additional $10 from the M&T Bank/Partners Trust Bank Charitable (MTPT) Fund, until all $25,000 in match funds had been distributed!
POWER HOUR
At 7:00 p.m., every online donation an organization received sparked a dollarfor-dollar match (up to $250 per gift) from UpMobility Foundation, until all $100,000 in match funds had been distributed!
Nonprofits are the heart of our community, providing vital programs, services, and support. Mohawk Valley Gives celebrates their impact and invites everyone to support the organizations that make our region stronger.
58% of returning nonprofits had more donors than their 2024 total
22% of participating nonprofits were new to Mohawk Valley Gives
69% of returning nonprofits raised more than their 2024 total
“Our success during Mohawk Valley Gives proved that big things can happen when faith and collaboration come together. This campaign’s success reflects the incredible commitment of our community and the power of collective action to drive lasting impact. We soon learned that a successful fundraising campaign is more than numbers raised. It's a testament to a shared vision, a spirit of generosity, and a belief in what’s possible together. When purpose meets passion, success follows, and this campaign proved it!"
PEGGY ROMANO
Holy Family Parish Little Falls, NY
“Seeds of Hope addresses food insecurity needs in the territory it supports and has increased the number of households served by over 74% from 2021 to 2024. The Mohawk Valley Gives platform, training, and support enabled our organization to increase donations by over 60% compared to its first year participating in 2024. We are extremely grateful for the generosity of the community!”
REV. GEORGE D. COOPER
Seeds of Hope Food Pantry Utica, NY
The Mohawk Valley Gives Prize Patrol returned for the second year, surprising five nonprofits with a Jackpot Prize of $1,000 each.
Copper City Jackpot Prize
Awarded by Staffworks to an organization located in Rome.
Mohawk Valley Institute for Learning in Retirement (MVILR)
Diamond Jackpot Prize
Awarded by M&T Bank to an organization located in Herkimer County.
Valley Residential Services
Rock City Jackpot Prize
Awarded by M&T Bank to an organization located in Little Falls.
The Creative Outpost
Utica Green$ Jackpot Prize
Awarded by Utica National Insurance Group to an organization located in Utica. Resource Center for Independent Living (RCIL)
The OC Jackpot Prize
Awarded by Staffworks to an organization located in Oneida County.
Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency (MVCAA)
We welcomed back “Heartful Moments” visits, where we extend the giving spirit beyond the giving day by surprising randomly selected nonprofits with special gifts to celebrate and thank them for the incredible work they do in our community.
2025 offered even more training opportunities to equip local nonprofits with the tools they need to elevate their campaigns. Mohawk Valley Gives University and Coffee Break sessions returned, and we introduced an all-new pilot program: Helping Hands.
The Helping Hands program, facilitated by FMN Creative, provided select extra-small and small organizations with 4-week, handson workshops, which guided them through building and launching their Mohawk Valley Gives campaign for 2025.
$1,464,100 IN DONATIONS came from donor-advised funds at the Community Foundation
ON SEPTEMBER 19 $1,738,300 in online gifts were made at
The community donated $800 PER minute on September 19
