Matching Gifts

What is a matching gift?
More than 11,000 U.S. companies have matching-gifts programs. These companies recognize the importance of private support for worthy non-profit organizations through charitable support and will match the gifts their employees make to Kids’ Chance of Pennsylvania, Inc. Some companies match gifts made by retirees, officers of the board, spouses and/or domestic partners.

Why should I match my gift?
Your gift has a direct and positive impact on the amount of annual scholarship grants awarded by Kids’ Chance of Pennsylvania, Inc. You can more than double your gift, depending on your company’s match ratio, earning greater credit and recognition for each matching gift. On our website Honor Roll of Donors and in the fall edition of our newsletter, “Kids’ Chance Report Card”, you will be listed as having given the total amount of your gift and the matching amount provided by your company. For example, if you gave $1,000 and your company provides a 2:1 match, you will be listed among the $3,000 donors. Matching gifts will be listed by name of individual and company.

Please note that the company's matching gift credit is for Kids’ Chance of Pennsylvania, Inc. recognition only and not for tax purposes. Gifts must meet all company guidelines; rules vary from company to company.

How can I match gifts?
In most cases, matching gift forms and guidelines may be obtained through the company’s human resources department. An online tool is available for purchase through CASE, the Matching Gifts Clearinghouse in order to research details of matching gifts programs at more than 11,000 corporations. Donations to Kids’ Chance of Pennsylvania, Inc. should be mailed to: Kids’ Chance of PA, P.O. Box 543, Pottstown, PA 19464.