Corporate Matching Gifts Programs

These days, when many of us are looking to stretch our dollars as much as possible, keep in mind the potential for corporate matching when making contributions. Most large corporations and many smaller businesses maintain a matching gift program for cash donations and in-kind gifts. In the past year, with no more than a handful of participants, Washington Toxics Coalition has received more than $13,000 in corporate matching gifts.

The process couldn't be simpler: the donor fills out a form, and includes it with the donation. Upon receipt of the gift, we complete the form and return it to the corporation. In a few weeks we receive a check matching your gift. Most corporate programs will match your donation dollar for dollar, however some businesses will double, and a few will even triple, your gift. Ask your human resources director for information about the program where you work.