Matching Gifts
Double your impact with a matching gift.
Many people don’t realize that thousands of companies, large and small, will match donations made by their employees as an employee benefit. It’s extra money set aside specifically to be allocated to causes of your choosing! Even if you are retired, or if your spouse/partner is currently working, your gift could be eligible for a match. Maximize the impact of your donation with your company’s matching gift program.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Development team is here to help. If you don’t find answers to your questions below, please contact us for more information.
Ellie Benedict
Development Officer
(410) 618-5725
Email
Maryland Humanities Tax ID (EIN):
52-1102799
What is a matching gift?
Corporate matching gift programs are a form of giving back in which organizations financially match donations that their employees make to nonprofit organizations. Many companies match employees’, retirees’, and employees’ spouses’ charitable contributions on both monetary donations and volunteer hours. Matching gifts help build community relationships and furthers the impact made by employee contributions.
What are employee matching gift programs?
Employee matching gift programs are corporate giving programs in which the company matches donations made by employees to eligible nonprofit organizations. It’s an easy way to double your contribution to us!
Will my company match my donation?
Use our online tool to see if your company offers a matching gift program. Most larger companies offer this benefit. If you don’t see your employer above, check with your HR team about starting a matching gift program.
My employer wasn’t listed. Can I still have my donation matched?
Check with your company’s Human Resources or Social Responsibility team. Your company may still offer a matching gift program.
What types of donations are eligible for a match?
Many companies match employees’, retirees’, and employees’ spouses’ charitable contributions on both monetary donations and volunteer hours. Check your company’s matching gift program for specifics.
How much of my donation will my employer match?
Companies offer different matches. Some will match your exact donation, and others will match at a higher rate. Check your company’s guidelines for information.
Can I request a match if I already donated?
Yes! If you donated to Maryland Humanities this year, you can still have your gift matched. Check with your company for more details.
What if my company wants to get involved in another way?
We love talking to companies who want to join us in our mission to strengthen the humanities across Maryland. Learn more by contacting our Development Officer, Ellie Benedict, at ebenedict@mdhumanities.org.
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