Did you know that many employers will match charitable gifts made by their employees — dollar for dollar? That means your generosity could go twice as far in helping New Yorkers in need.
That’s why we’re celebrating Employer Matching Gift Month — a perfect time to check whether your employer offers a matching gift program and ensure your support for Catholic Charities of New York has the greatest possible impact.
Check if your employer matches your gift today and double your impact.
What Is an Employer Matching Gift?
Employer matching gift programs are a form of corporate philanthropy in which companies match donations their employees make to eligible nonprofit organizations. Depending on the employer, a gift of $50, $100, or more could be matched 1:1 — or even 2:1 — at no additional cost to you.
Yet millions of dollars in matching gifts go unclaimed each year simply because donors aren’t aware their employers offer them.
Why Matching Gifts Matter at Catholic Charities
Every day, Catholic Charities of New York provides help and creates hope for neighbors facing hunger, homelessness, poverty, and crisis. Matching gifts allow us to:
• Serve more families through food pantries and mobile markets
• Expand access to safe, affordable housing
• Support immigrants, refugees, and newcomers
• Walk alongside children, seniors, and families with dignity and compassion
When your gift is matched, its reach expands — strengthening entire communities across New York.
Does My Employer Match Donations?
Many well-known companies offer matching gift programs, including banks, law firms, healthcare systems, universities, and major corporations. Programs vary by employer, but most follow a simple process:
1. You make a donation to Catholic Charities of New York
2. You submit a matching gift request through your employer (often online, check here!)
3. Your employer sends a matching donation, doubling your impact
Some employers even match gifts made by retirees or spouses.
How to Submit a Matching Gift
Getting your gift matched is usually quick and easy:
• Use your tool to check if your employer matches gifts
• Search your employer’s name in their matching gift portal or HR system
• Complete a short matching gift request
• If needed, Catholic Charities of New York will verify the donation
That’s it. A few minutes can make a lasting difference.
Make Your Compassion Go Further
Employer Matching Gift Month is a reminder that small steps can lead to greater impact. If you’ve already made a gift this year, it may still be eligible for a match. And if you’re considering giving, now is the perfect time to maximize your generosity.
Together, with the support of compassionate individuals and their employers, we can continue providing help — and creating hope — for our neighbors most in need.
Check if your employer matches your gift today and double your impact.
We count on you to sustain our work — feeding the hungry, sheltering the homeless, supporting families in crisis, caring for children and youth, welcoming and integrating refugees and immigrants, assisting the disabled, and so much more. Make a generous, tax-deductible gift today.
