Matching Gifts
Do you want to double your membership dues (or other contributions) to Leadership Austin without it coming out of your pocket? Some companies have a corporate match program, where your contribution to Leadership Austin is matched, dollar for dollar, by your corporation or its charitable foundation.
Some companies even have matching programs for donations commensurate with the amount of volunteer time spent by their employees (i.e. if you work 10 volunteer hours for Leadership Austin and report them to your volunteer matching program, your company will make a donation to Leadership Austin based on these 10 hours of volunteered time).
Matching programs are a great way for companies or foundations to help support their employees’ charities, while non-profit organizations like Leadership Austin get the benefit of a doubled donation.
Some Participating Companies
In Austin, we know that these companies and foundations have a corporate match program for their employees:
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3M |
Dell’s Direct Giving Campaign |
Microsoft |
Please Note: This list is not comprehensive… these are only the known companies with matching gift programs. So, if your company is not listed here, you may still have a matching program. Please check with your company or foundation and This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to include your organization on our list.
The Matching Process
Every company or foundation handles their matching program differently. Sometimes employees must fill out a company form and offer proof of the donation. Others require a mini-grant application and more specific documentation from the charity. Still others collect your contribution through periodic payroll deductions, and the total gift – including the corporate match – is sent directly to Leadership Austin by the company/foundation.
No matter the process, Leadership Austin stands ready to help make the process easy. We have found that you should first contact your company or foundation to determine their specific steps for matching. Next, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you need Leadership Austin to fill out a form, send a letter, or complete a grant application. Our staff is ready, willing and able to help.
Important Information for Matching Programs
Leadership Austin is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization;
Federal tax ID number is: 74-2967463;
Mailing address is: 1609 Shoal Creek Blvd Ste 202, Austin, TX 78701
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