Matching Gifts

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Your employer may match your gift, helping create even more opportunities for Saint Paul College students to learn, persist, graduate, and thrive.

Matching gifts are one of the simplest ways to increase your impact without increasing your out-of-pocket cost. 

Double Your Impact for Saint Paul College Students

Search for your employer.

Use the matching gift search tool below to see if your employer participates in a matching gift program. 

A matching gift is one of the easiest ways to increase your impact at no additional cost to you.

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How Matching Gifts Work

Search for your employer.

Use the search tool above to find your employer’s matching gift program and review eligibility guidelines.

Make a gift.

Support Saint Paul College students through a gift to Friends of Saint Paul College.

Submit your match request.

Follow your employer’s instructions. Many companies allow employees to complete the process online in just a few minutes.

The EIN for the Friends of Saint Paul College Foundation is 27-1631689 and our address is 235 Marshall Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55102.

Run into issues? Reach out to our team. We are happy to help.

Double your impact.

Once approved, your employer sends a matching contribution, helping your gift go even further for Saint Paul College students.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a matching gift?

A matching gift is a charitable contribution made by a company to match an employee’s donation or volunteer time to an eligible nonprofit organization.

Who is eligible to request a matching gift?

Eligibility varies by employer. Many companies offer matching gift opportunities for:

  • Current full-time and part-time employees
  • Retirees
  • Spouses or eligible partners
  • Board members

Use the search tool above to find your company’s specific guidelines.

How much can be matched?

Every employer sets its own matching gift policy.

Some companies match donations dollar-for-dollar, while others may match gifts at two or even three times the original contribution.

Is Friends of Saint Paul College eligible to receive matching gifts?

Yes. As a 501(c)(3), Friends of Saint Paul College is generally eligible to receive matching gifts from participating employer programs. Eligibility and approval requirements are determined by each employer.

Does a gift have to be monetary?

No. Your employer may match your financial donation or volunteer time.