Maximize Your Giving Through Matching-Gifts Programs
MAXIMIZE YOUR GIVING THROUGH MATCHING-GIFTS PROGRAMS
In addition to providing greater support for the Jewish community, your matching-gifts donation offers other benefits:
In addition to providing greater support for the Jewish community, your matching-gifts donation offers other benefits:
For employees: You will be acknowledged at the recognition level that includes your employer’s match. For example, if you make a donation of $500 to Federation and your employer’s matching gift brings the total contribution to $1,000, you will be recognized at the $1,000 level and therefore be eligible to attend events that request a minimum suggested gift of $1,000.
For employers: Donations received from employers through their matching-gift programs are fully tax-deductible by the employer providing the matching gift. Matching gifts are credited to the employer providing the gift, but also should be cross-referenced on the employee’s account.
HOW TO ACQUIRE MATCHING GIFTS
Check with your company’s website or Human Resources Department to see if a charitable Matching Gift Program exists.
If the answer is "yes," ask for a Matching Gift Form and complete your portion. (If the answer is “no,” talk to your HR Director and suggest the company consider such a program.)
Complete the Matching Gift Form and submit to Chief Financial Officer, Greater Miami Jewish Federation, 4200 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33137. (Fax: 305.576.4446) For further assistance, [email protected] email us or call 786.866.8474.
IMPORTANT NOTE
The IRS considers Federation to be a social-service organization and not a religious organization. As a 501(c)(3) corporation, we are required to file a 990 form, and we do so annually.
If you have further questions or concerns, please contact Federation’s Chief Financial Officer, at [email protected] or 786.866.8474.
