One effective way to help the LY/PR PTA achieve its fundraising goal this year is by utilizing your employer’s matching program. Many local companies will match donations made by their employees to non-profit organizations, effectively doubling the impact of your contribution with minimal effort!

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To ensure that your funds are directed to the correct organization, please refer to the FAQs below and use the PTA’s official name, non-profit tax ID, and contact information provided.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is corporate matching?

Many companies match their employees’ contributions to non-profit organizations. In the United States, non-profit organizations that can offer tax-deductible donations are known as 501(c)(3) organizations. The LY/PR PTA is proud to be one of these organizations.

 

Many companies offer the flexibility to choose how your donation is matched. You can opt for a one-time match or, if you set up recurring donations to the PTA from each paycheck, they will match each contribution as well!

 

Do you have to be a parent to corporate match?

No!  Employers will match any charitable giving that an employee makes to non-profit 501©(3) entities. Extended family and friends can also check with their own employers to see if they match their donations!

 

Does corporate matching benefit me or my student?

Yes!  By helping the PTA achieve its financial goals for the year you are helping support the teachers, staff and students.  Please click here to see more about what the PTA does at LY/PR SCHOOLS.  In addition, the IRS allows donations to non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations to be eligible for deduction on your taxes. 

 

By corporate matching does that mean my coworkers will know what I donated?

Absolutely not!  Companies keep corporate matching data totally private.  No one has access to this information or can see how much other employees donated.  In most cases, companies outsource the entire process so your coworkers would not even be able to access the data.

 

When should I apply for corporate matching?

As soon as you make your donation.  Some employers distribute their matching funds right away, some do it on each pay period, some are monthly while others only distribute once per quarter or less.  The sooner you apply, the sooner your matching funds can be put to work bettering our school!

 

It is also important to remember that some companies require matching requests be made within a set time frame after the initial donation.  If your company matches your gifts, please apply for it right away.

 

Does my employer even have a corporate matching program?

Each year, the PTA receives donations from many employers.  ​Contact your HR/Benefits department or look on your company intranet to see if matching is available and how to apply for the match.

 

How do I apply for the corporate match with my employer?

Each company will handle this process differently.  Some processes are completely outsourced while some are handled in-house by the HR department.  Some companies require you to make your original donation through their charitable portal and then it will be matched while others just require proof of your original donation during the application process.  Please contact your HR department for additional information on how to proceed so you can make sure your donation can be doubled!

 

How do I know who to mark down as the intended charity?

Many of the local employers will have the LY/PR PTA in their charitable portal already but, if not, here is information to help you:

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Common Name: Lyon/Pleasant Ridge PTA

Tax Exempt EIN Number: 36-3830580

Matching Gifts Contact: Ruth Karakosta, Treasurer

Matching Gifts Contact Email: lyprptatreasurer@gmail.com

 

My benefits department needs an official letter of receipt in order to process a match, how do I get one?

If you need a letter of receipt or have any other questions about matching please contact the PTA Treasurer at lyprptatreasurer@gmail.com.