Matching Gifts

More than 7,500 companies offer matching gift programs to their employees, and some offer the option to retirees. These companies will send a donation that matches, doubles or maybe even triples the amount an employee gives to a non-profit, charitable organization.

Some of the most common matching gift employers include oil companies, pharmaceutical companies and banks.

Q. How can I find out if my employer offers a matching gift program?
A. To check if your company has a matching gift program, click here, or ask your company’s human resources department.

Q. How do I notify my company that I have made a gift?
A. Processes vary by company, but in many cases you can obtain a matching gift form from your human resources department and send the form along with you gift to the university’s foundation. The university will then contact your company for the matched gift. Contact your company’s human resources department to find out their policy for matching gifts.

Q. Does my matched gift qualify my company or me for special recognition?
A. Yes. Your matched gift will make you eligible for recognition in certain giving levels that are listed in university publications. Your company also will receive printed recognition.

For more information on matching gifts, contact Katherine Hambuchen at (501) 450-5698.