The results are in for this year's Go Big Give event, which benefits non-profits in Hall, Hamilton, Howard and Merrick Counties.
Organizers said it was a record-breaking year as $1,459,596 was raised, with 5,261 donations for 151 local nonprofits.
The inaugural Go Big GIVE day raised $251,984 in 2014 and had 1,339 donations with 66 nonprofits participating.
Sponsor support provided over $137,750 in match pool funds and incentive prizes this year. Lead sponsors were Hornady, Eihusen Foundation, Associated Staffing, Greater Grand Island Community Foundation, and Heartland United Way along with the Bud & Gloria Wolbach Foundation and JBS.
Donations for the nonprofit organizations grew with the match pool funds and friendly competitions for incentive prizes.
Additional prizes will be awarded when totals are finalized.
Go Big GIVE is a 24-hour online giving event that encourages the public to visit GoBigGIVE.org and donate.