EMPLOYEE GIFT MATCHING

Employee matching gifts are contributions from a corporate employer that match contributions to a charitable organization by a corporate employee. Sometimes called "matching funds" and defined as grants that are made to match funds provided by another donor, some funders require the match in order for them to give.

Characteristics of employee matching gifts include the following:

Companies frequently match their employees' monetary contributions to particular charities.

Companies may also contribute financially to match employees' volunteer efforts.

Many foundations have matching gift programs for their officers and directors.

Bide Awhile encourages you to determine if your employer will match a donation made by you to a charitable organization.