Coachella Valley Raises Over $1M in 24-Hour Giving Day

Nearly 150 local nonprofits benefited from the annual fundraiser.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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A 24-hour online fundraiser supporting nearly 150 nonprofit organizations throughout the Coachella Valley raised over $1 million on Tuesday. The event, organized by the Desert Community Foundation, has raised more than $2 million for local causes since its start in 2023. Top donors included the Desert Community Foundation and California Bank & Trust, while the top 10 recipient organizations received between $8,000 and $26,000 each.

Why it matters

The Coachella Valley Giving Day highlights the strong community spirit and philanthropic efforts in the region, with residents and businesses coming together to support a diverse array of local nonprofits and causes. The significant funds raised demonstrate the community's commitment to addressing local needs and strengthening the Coachella Valley.

The details

The Coachella Valley Giving Day fundraiser supported nearly 150 nonprofit organizations in the region, including the Coachella Valley Cat Club, LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert, Mizell Center, and Boys and Girls Club of Cathedral City. In addition to the over $1 million raised through 1,797 donations from 1,395 donors, participating nonprofits were also eligible for $1,000 to $10,000 in prize incentives.

  • The 24-hour Coachella Valley Giving Day fundraiser took place on Tuesday, March 4, 2026.
  • The next Coachella Valley Giving Day will be held on Tuesday, March 2, 2027, with early giving starting on February 2, 2027.

The players

Desert Community Foundation

The organization that conducts the annual Coachella Valley Giving Day fundraiser, which has raised over $2 million for local causes since 2023.

California Bank & Trust

One of the top donors to the Coachella Valley Giving Day, contributing over $100,000 to the fundraiser.

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What’s next

The next Coachella Valley Giving Day will be held on Tuesday, March 2, 2027, with early giving starting on February 2, 2027.

The takeaway

The Coachella Valley Giving Day demonstrates the power of community-driven philanthropy, with residents and businesses coming together to support a diverse array of local nonprofits and causes. The significant funds raised highlight the region's commitment to addressing local needs and strengthening the Coachella Valley.