Matching Donations

MATCHING GIFTS TO GROW YOUR DONATION

What are Matching Gifts?

Matching gifts are a fantastic simple way to double and sometimes triple your donation to Standley Middle School Music Boosters to help support our Band and Orchestra programs. Numerous companies support the philanthropy of their employees and their community by “matching” your charitable contribution. First you donate. Then, your employer “matches” it. It’s as simple as that!

Can my employer match my donation?

To find out if your employer will match a donation you have given Standley Middle School Music Boosters, check with your Human Resources Department today. If your company does not currently have a matching gift program, urge them to start one.

Does corporate matching benefit my employer?

Definitely! Yes! Corporations are happy to match your donation as they will receive a tax deduction for their donation.

What do you need to know?

You’ll need to know some basic tax information for the Standley Middle School Music Boosters. You can find this information below.

How does the program work?

Programs vary from one company to another, but the process is usually easy and straightforward:

• Contact your employer’s HR Department and ask if they have a Matching Gift Program.

• Once you confirm your employer does have a Matching Gift program, verify they are able to donate to a nonprofit of your choice and not from a limited list of pre-selected organizations.

• Obtain the Matching Gifts form that your company provides. Fill it out with your donation information and the information of the Standley Middle School Music Boosters found below.

• Once completed and received, your company will verify your donation.

Talk to your Human Resources Department:

 Standley Middle School Music Boosters is a recognized tax-exempt public charity by the IRS under Section 501(C)(3).

Organization’s Name: Standley Middle School Music Boosters

Tax ID/Employer ID: 82-5354903

Organization’s Classification: 501(C)(3)

Mailing Address:

Standley Music Boosters

6298 Radcliffe Dr.

San Diego, CA 92122

Organization’s website: www.standleymusicboosters.org

Gift Allocation: All monetary gifts are used for general operating support for our school’s music programs

Matching Gifts Contact at Standley Music Boosters: president@standleymusicboosters.org