Matching Gifts & Workplace Giving
What Is Workplace Giving?
Workplace giving is an easy way to engage employees in giving and connect them with causes that mean the most to them. Workplace giving includes tax-deductible employee donations, matching gifts, workplace fundraisers, and advocacy campaigns.
Does My Employer Offer Matching Charitable Donations?
Many companies offer matching gift programs that match employee donations to nonprofit organizations. To determine if your company has a matching gift policy simply type its name in the search bar below.
Matching Gifts Make a Big Impact
More than 300 companies are involved in matching gifts to support youth overcoming homelessness.
Employers have matched 880 gift donations to support youth overcoming homelessness.
Employers have contributed nearly $500,000 in matching gifts to support youth overcoming homelessness.
If your company offers a matching gift program, you can request a matching gift form from Human Resources. Submit the completed form to Human Resources or fill it out, sign it, and send it to us and we’ll follow up to make sure your donation is matched. You can mail, email, or fax your completed form to:
Covenant House International
Attn: Matching Gifts
5 Penn Plaza
New York, NY 10001
Email: chimatchinggifts@covenanthouse.org
Payroll Giving:
Recurring Workplace Giving Through Payroll Deductions
Turn your commitment into consistent support with payroll giving. It's an incredibly impactful way to donate to Covenant House through automatic, tax-deductible donations from your paycheck.
Check Eligibility: Search for your employer to see if they offer payroll giving. You'll also find links to company specific forms and HR portals.
Submit a Request: Complete your employer's enrollment form. Specify the amount and frequency you'd like to give.
Make an Impact: That's it. Your donation appears on your pay stub and reaches us automatically.
What are the Benefits of Payroll Giving
- Automation: Your donation happens automatically, while you retain control over amount and frequency.
- Tax Benefits: Contributions often qualify as pre-tax deductions, reducing your taxable income.
- Predictability: Recurring gifts give Covenant House reliable, ongoing support to provide immediate long-term care to youth facing homelessness.
- More Impact: Monthly donations can often be combined with matching gifts, meaning your gift goes even further!
Workplace Giving FAQs
Additional Ways to Give in the Workplace
Organize a Sleep Out
Sleep Out is your opportunity to spend a night outside for homeless kids—raising critical funds and awareness.
Join the Home Team With Your Coworkers
Run, walk, swim. Race to the finish line to help our kids home.
Do It Yourself (DIY) Fundraising
Be a champion for homeless kids by creating your own fundraising campaign. Put purpose to your passion today.