Employer Matching Gifts

What is a Matching Gift?

A matching gift is a type of gift in which companies match donations that employees make to organizations. When an employee makes a donation, and requests a matching gift from their employer, the employer will then make a donation. Companies usually match donations at a 1:1 ratio, but some will match at a 2:1, 3:1, or even a 4:1 ratio. Matching gifts build employee and customer loyalty, sending a strong message to our community that your company cares about kids.

Why are Matching Gifts Beneficial to Shriners Children’s?

Shriners Children’s is transforming lives every day through innovative pediatric specialty care, groundbreaking research and exceptional medical education. Our healthcare system delivers advanced care and compassionate treatment for children with orthopedic conditions, cleft lip and cleft palate, burns, and spinal cord injuries, regardless of a families' ability to pay or insurance status.

By doubling or tripling your gift through our employer matching gifts program, you can significantly expand the reach and impact of our care, helping more children get the life-changing treatment they deserve.

Matching Gifts Program at Shriners Children's

Double your impact with the employer matching gift program at Shriners Children's. Search your employer through our portal and see if they will match your gift.

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Every act of kindness makes a difference. But what if you could double that impact? Many companies will match charitable donations made by their employees. That means your gift to Shriner's Children's could be going twice as far and providing twice as much care to kids regardless of their family's ability to pay. Check our website to see if your employer is already participating in a matching gifts program, or ask your HR team for more information. With your help, we'll make sure your generosity has twice the impact.

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How to Have Your Gift Matched:

Now more than ever, your support is essential to help us continue delivering life-changing care to children regardless of a families' ability to pay or insurance status.

Step 1: Make a Donation

Donate any amount to Shriners Children's using our online donation form.

Make a Donation

Step 2: Search for Your Employer

Type in the name of your company in our Employer Search form to see if they are eligible for gift matching.

Step 3: Follow the Instructions

Follow the instructions provided in the Employer Search Form after making your selection.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a matching gift?

Use the employer search tool above to find your employer. If your company is in our database, select it and you will see the specific instructions for your company’s matching gift process.

Will my employer match my donation?

Use the employer search tool above to find your company. If your company is in our database, you will find the company requirements, such as minimum and maximum match amounts, program guidelines, and information on getting your donation to Shriners Children’s.

Does having my gift matched by my employer cost any additional money?

No. Your employer only matches your donation.

What should I do if I cannot find my employer in the employer search tool above?

If your employer is not on the list, it is easy to add them to our database. To help encourage your employer to match gifts to Shriners Children’s, you can ask your HR department to use our request form to submit the company information to us so we can review their matching gift guidelines. If applicable, we will add them to our database. Your HR representative can submit your company request.

What happens if a matching gift is not approved?

If a company does not approve a matching gift, the company will contact both the employee and the organization the donation was for with the reason the match was rejected. Most often, a matching gift is rejected because the donation amount is not within the program parameters specified by the company.

How long will it take to process the matching gift?

It varies for each company. If the matching company approves the matching gift, the company will send the matched gift according to their company guidelines. You may contact your company directly to find out how often matching gift checks are processed and mailed.

Can I mail a matching gift form to Shriners Children's?

Yes, complete the matching gift form according to your employers matching gift guidelines. Matching gift forms should be mailed to:

Shriners Children’s
ATTN: Matching Gifts Coordinator
2900 N. Rocky Point Drive
Tampa, FL 33607

Please note: If the matching gift company has an online matching gift process, the donor will be responsible for completing the matching gift process via the company’s database.

What is the deadline for having a recent gift matched?

Each company establishes matching gift guidelines. Deadlines for submitting matching gift claims vary between 30 days from the initial gift date, to more than one year. To find out the deadlines associated with your employer’s matching gifts program, please use the employer search tool above.

I'm retired; will my former employer match my gifts?

Many companies extend their matching gifts program to match their retiree’s gifts. To find out if your gifts qualify, please use the search tool above to review your former employer guidelines.

What is the Tax ID or EIN number for Shriners Children's?

Shriners Hospitals for Children is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(C)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Therefore, your gift is tax-deductible to the full extent provided by law. Shriners Hospitals for Children is a nonprofit charity operating since 1922. Our federal tax identification number is 36-2193608. EIN 04-2121377 is used for our Boston and Springfield locations. Shriners Children’s Combined Federal Campaign Number is 12139.

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