Matching Gifts
Increase the impact of your donation!
Did you know that many employers will match your charitable contribution?
Gifts from employees’ spouses and retirees may also qualify for a match.
Frequently Asked Questions about Matching Gifts
What is a matching gift?
Many companies and foundations will match the value of charitable gifts made by employees, retirees, and/or their spouses. Most of these programs match contributions dollar for dollar, and some will even double or triple the amount of your gift!
How do I request a matching gift?
The matching gift request is a quick process which must be initiated by the donor.
Some employers have a paper form that must be completed and sent to the charity for verification.
Please send your gift (or copy of your gift confirmation), along with your completed matching gift form to us at:
Sarcoma Foundation of America
Attn: Matching Gift
9899 Main St Ste 204
Damascus, MD 20872
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 301-253-8690
Tax ID #: 52-2275294
Other employers have an electronic submission process.
Please contact your employer’s HR department for further details.
Can I still request a matching gift if I made a donation a few months ago?
Yes, many companies allow employees to submit match requests for up to one year following the date of the donation. Please check with your company’s HR department for further details.
Can my company's matching gift be applied to a participant, team, or event?
Yes, matching gifts are a great opportunity to boost participants’ fundraising totals. Please be sure this information is included with your gift.
What if I still have questions?
Please contact us at
[email protected] or 301-253-8687 x 2.
Thank you for taking this extra step to secure more funding for sarcoma research!
