If donors receive any item of value in return for their gift, they must subtract the fair market value or the cost, depending upon the situation, from the charitable gift total. While both organizations share a common mission of encouraging support for USCS, each is independent and supports the institution in a special way. The Foundation's distinct focus is to raise and manage funds for the University's academic programs. Alumni Development keeps USCS alumni data up to date as well as provides programs and events of interest to alumni. More than 1,000 companies sponsor Matching Gift Programs for employees and their families, especially to institutions of higher education.
Most companies match gifts on a dollar per dollar basis.
Each company manages its own program and distributes its own forms. Please contact your human resources office for more information. If you work for a company with a Matching Gift Program, please take advantage of this employee benefit.