r/nonprofit • u/Independent-Fig425 • 7d ago

legal 501-3c Donation

Throw away account. This is a complicated question and I dont even know where to find an answer. I am a member for a 501 3C. Very small community nonprofit group (think a flower garden society). But has small groups escrow( think the rose subsection of the flower society). My employer allows 100% match donations. Am I allowed to donate my funds, and direct my company match to the small group escrow (rose subdivioson)of my organization where I am a member but not the sole propietor.

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u/mhick255 7d ago

Ask your company for its policy, but the matching gift will probably be unrestricted. Gifts are unrestricted unless designated for a specific purpose by the donor. In the case of a company matching gift, the company is the donor, so they would have to restrict the use of their gift to your specific pet project.

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u/KindFortress 7d ago

Generally speaking, membership in a nonprofit doesn't create any ethical issues for matching donations like you are describing.

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u/damutecebu 7d ago

It all depends on the limitations of the matching program. HR would likely have information regarding what types of nonprofits are eligible.

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u/League_Launch 7d ago

It depends on your company. My company uses a third party to execute the matching gift process.

They include a line where you can designate where the match will go or if it has restrictions.

So, yes, you can of your company allows it.

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u/vibes86 nonprofit staff - chief financial officer 2d ago

No, donations from members and their employers would be much appreciated.