Matching Gifts

Same generosity. Double the impact.

Many employers match the gifts their employees make to colleges and universities. A few minutes of paperwork can multiply your gift to Allen.

Make your gift →See how it works
$50+$50=$100
Example of a one-to-one employer match.
How It Works

Four steps. One bigger gift.

  1. GiveMake your gift to Allen online, by check, or another way.
  2. AskFind out if your employer has a matching gift program.
  3. SubmitComplete your employer’s matching gift request, usually online.
  4. MultiplyAllen confirms your gift, and your employer sends the match.
Does My Employer Match?

Here’s where to look.

Matching programs vary by company. Check one of these, or simply ask.

  • Your benefits portal. Look for “matching gifts,” “giving,” or “volunteer” programs.
  • Human Resources. HR can tell you if a program exists and how it works.
  • Your employee handbook. Matching gifts are often listed with other benefits.
  • Retired or a spouse? Some companies also match gifts from retirees and spouses.
  • Volunteer? Some employers give grants for hours you volunteer.
Ask HR in one minute

Copy this email and send it to your HR team.

Hi,

I recently made a gift to Allen University, a private HBCU in Columbia, South Carolina (EIN 57-0341191). Does our company offer a matching gift program for gifts to colleges and universities? If so, could you share how to submit a request?

Thank you!
For Your Request Form

What you’ll need.

Most matching gift forms ask for Allen’s information. Here it is in one place.

Organization name
Allen University
Mailing address
1530 Harden Street, Columbia, SC 29204
Tax ID (EIN)
57-0341191
Tax status
501(c)(3) tax-exempt educational institution
Contact office
Office of Institutional Advancement
Questions

Matching gifts, answered.

Every company’s program is different. Your HR team has the final word on your program’s rules.

Does it cost me anything?

No. Your employer pays the match. You simply submit the request.

How much will my employer match?

It depends on your company. Some match dollar for dollar, and some match more or less. Your HR team can tell you.

Can I request a match for a gift I already made?

Often, yes. Many companies allow requests for past gifts within a set time frame. Check your company’s deadline.

What happens after I submit?

Allen confirms your gift with your employer. Then your employer sends the matching gift to Allen.

Give once. Help twice.

Make your gift, then ask your employer to match it.

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