Matching Gifts
Did you know many companies offer a matching gift program to encourage giving among their employees? Some companies also match gifts for spouses, retirees, and part-time employees.
Lighthouse’s employer matching gift program provides an easy way to increase the impact of your donation through corporate matching gifts. When you make a donation, your company can double or even triple the value of your generous gift in a matter of minutes.
Three Easy Steps to Double Your Impact
STEP 1
STEP 2
Complete your request for a matching gift.
STEP 3
Your company sends the matching gift donation to Lighthouse upon receiving our verification.
Thank you for checking to see if you can double the impact of your gift today!
FAQ
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 donations to Lighthouse!
How is this information obtained?
We partner with a company called Double the Donation.
How do I request a matching gift?
Requesting a matching gift is normally a five-minute process that must be initiated by the donor. You can do this by filling out and submitting a paper match form provided by your employer or through an electronic submission process. Please search our database for company-specific information.
What if I submit my matching gift outside of Lighthouse's online donation form?
If you submit your matching gift outside of our online donation form, let us know about the request, and we’ll track the matching funds as needed.
What if I forget to submit my matching gift request?
If you forget to submit your matching gift after selecting your company at the time of donation, you will receive emails prompting you to submit your match. The majority of companies offer an electronic matching gift submission process.
Are matching gifts tax deductible?
While your donation to Lighthouse is tax-deductible, your matching gift is not. Only your contributions directly made to Lighthouse are eligible for tax deduction.
You may need the following information to complete your matching gift request:
EIN: 23-7046229
Lighthouse Youth & Family Services
Development Department/Matching Gifts
401 E. McMillan
Cincinnati, OHÂ 45206
For more information, please contact Jessica Wabler at jwabler@lys.org or 513-487-7101.