Frequently Asked Questions

A matching gift is a charitable donation by a corporation that matches an employee’s donation to an eligible nonprofit organization, most often dollar for dollar. Thousands of companies across the United States (and some companies internationally) offer matching gift programs to their employees as part of a corporate giving philanthropy. This means millions of individuals are eligible to participate in a matching gift program. In addition, 65% of Fortune 500 companies offer a matching gift program, and some companies even double, triple, or quadruple donations!

The concept of matching gift programs is quite simple. A $100 donation to The Carying Place may be eligible to be matched by a corporate employer, literally doubling the donation for a total of $200. Donors can confirm company eligibility and submission instructions here (link to search tool). The employer will validate that the original donation is eligible to be matched according to internal guidelines and will send a donation of the same value (or higher, depending on the parameters of the program) to The Carying Place.

Use our search tool above to check if your employer participates in a matching gift program. If you need help finding your employer, reach out to your H.R. department for assistance.

No, per IRS Guidelines, the donations listed above are not eligible for matching gifts.

Follow the instructions provided by your employer. Typically, this involves completing a form or submitting proof of your donation to The Carying Place.