Did you know you may be able to help out twice as much?

[JonDevin]

Many of you work for companies that have a matching charitable donation program. This means that they will match your donation. Think about it... you donate $100 to SSFFF or RFA and the also donate $100 to SSFFF or RFA.

I encourage you to ask about your companies policies with respect to matching charitable donations before you donate and see if the SSFFF and RFA fall within any requirements your companies may have.

The charitable organization may have to fit into a particular category. Here is a link to some information on organization types: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/501(c)

Just think, you just may be able to double your impact without doubling what it costs you!

[JonDevin]

The RFA is a 501(c)4 organization. Does anyone know what the SSFFF is?

[Pete]

The Ssfff contribution is NOT tax deductable. Therefore, my company doesn't provide matching funds. I'm not certain about the RFA. Anybody?

Hey, it is a really good thought. One which should be explored by all contributors. Very little effort involved.

[JonDevin]

Also, consider if any of your family members work for a company that may provide matching contributions. Perhaps you can give them the money to donate.

[CaptTB]

Both orgs are 501c4, so donations are not tax deductible. Being a c4 allows you to deal with political contributions/lobbying etc.

[JonDevin]

Just to be clear for anyone following this thread. Even though it's not tax deductible, it may qualify for a matching contribution from your company. Only takes a minute to ask or look up on your corporate intranet.