Donations to DonorsChoose frequently qualify for employee matching programs, though corporate policies vary. Find yours, or check with your employer directly. If needed, our Federal tax ID # is 13-4129457.
After making a donation, donors can forward their employer’s matching gift request forms or instructions to to matchinggifts@donorschoose.org for verification (please note this email is for submitting forms only; if you have a question about this process, please use the contact form).
To make payments, employers should mail the matching gift to the address below for processing:
DonorsChoose
Mail Code: 6656
P.O. Box 7247
Philadelphia, PA 19170- 6656
Most employers issue checks on a monthly or quarterly basis, so it may take several weeks or months for the payment to reach us. Once we do receive the funds, we will issue them to the donor/employee in the form of a gift card sent via email, so each donor gets to choose exactly where the company match will go as well.
Frequently Asked Questions
My employer lists this matching gift as ‘paid’ - what's the hold up?
A status of "paid" means the employer has approved the match and will include it in the next check they cut. Most employers issue checks on a quarterly basis.
I asked you to apply my matching gift to a specific project - what happened?
When we receive a matching gift, we always issue a gift card to the donor, enabling them to choose exactly where the match should go. We cannot apply matching gifts to specific projects or teachers for you.
Are there any tips on how I can make sure my matching gift is processed successfully?
Yes, there are! The first and last name on your donor account should be identical to the employee name used to submit the matching gift request. If possible, include your original donation ID with the match request.
Will my employer match my donation to DonorsChoose?
Probably. To be certain, check out matchinggifts.com/donorschoose to find their policy, or contact someone in your company's human resources department.