Have Your Company Match Your Gift

Corporate matching gifts are a critical source of Washington and Lee’s annual support.  More than 1,000 companies offer matching gift programs. These programs which can double or even triple your gift to W&L are one of the most underused company benefits.  Some companies will only match up to $1,000 per year per employee, while other companies have no limit.  Many companies will also match gifts made by spouses of employees.  W&L adds your company's matching gift to the value of your personal gift to determine your eligibility for donor recognition levels and gift clubs (Liberty Hall Volunteers, Lee Associates, etc.).

If your company (or your spouse's company) does offer matching gifs, take the following steps:

• Get your company's matching gift form, usually available through the company's website and/or Personnel/Human Resources Department. 
• Fill out the necessary information and mail it to Washington and Lee with your gift or pledge payment.
• It is not possible for W&L to bill your company, so it is your responsibility to make sure that you have followed any instructions your company has for their matching gift program.

In making your giving plans, be aware that companies match gifts and pledge payments, not pledges.

For questions or assistance with a matching gift, please call the Annual Fund at (540) 458-8487.