Make your donation go further
Employee matching gift programs are corporate giving programs in which the company matches donations made by employees to eligible nonprofit organizations. This is an incredible way to double the impact of your gift.
Employer Matching Gifts
Matching gifts are a benefit offered by many companies to encourage philanthropy amongst their employees. For most companies, it’s as easy as completing an online or paper form and returning it back to us. We confirm your gift and send the necessary paperwork directly to your company. Contact your company’s human resources department to initiate the process.
Step 1
Contact your human resources to confirm that they participate in a matching gift program.
Step 2
Confirm that your employer includes CAIR Foundation as an eligible nonprofit in its matching gift program
Step 3
Request necessary forms from your employer and submit them
Step 4
Mail completed forms to CAIR Foundation, or submit the necessary information through your company’s online portal (if available).
FAQs
What is the Matching Gifts Program?
These are charitable giving programs established by corporations in which the company matches donations made by employees to eligible nonprofit organizations.
When you contribute to a qualified educational, civic, cultural, health or youth organization, your company matches it dollar for dollar-up to a certain amount, depending on the company’s policy. Examples of participating companies include: Google, Microsoft, Qualcomm and SanDisk!
How long does it take for a matching gift to be processed?
We cannot confirm any matching gift requests with your company until your original gift has been fully processed in our system. This can take several weeks. Once gifts are confirmed, payment times vary from company to company.
How do I request CAIR’s tax ID number (EIN) and/or letter to apply for a matching gift?
CAIR Foundation’s tax ID number (EIN) is 77-0646756. If you need a letter, please contact donate@cair.com to request our tax ID letter and/or W-9 document. We will respond to you within 48 hours.
How can I check the status of my matching gift?
If your company uses an online portal, you can often check the status via your intranet. If that is not an option or for more specific updates please contact us at donate@cair.com. Be sure to include your company name, original gift amount, and original gift date in any correspondence to help us best assist you.