Corporate match faqs
Many companies in the local area support corporate matching for donations made for K-12 educational purposes. We recommend parents ask their HR department for more information about their company’s corporate match policies. Below are some frequently asked questions.
What is corporate matching?
Many companies match contributions to non-profit US based 501(c)(3) organizations. This can instantly double the money you donate to the organization.
What is the process for corporate matching?
Each company has a different process for employer match. Please ask your HR/Benefits department. A partial list of know companies that match is listed here: Companies that Corporate Match
In general, the steps to process corporate matching are:
My company offers corporate match but WVPTO is not listed?
Adding WVPTO to the list of organizations eligible for corporate match is usually a quick and easy process. You will need the following information:
West Valley Parent Teacher Organization (WVPTO)
PO Box 2032
Sunnyvale, CA 94087-2032
EIN 46-5663137
When should I apply for corporate match?
When a contribution is made to support the school (Walk-a-thon or Direct Donation), you should apply. Some companies distribute funds right away, while others process them on a quarterly or semi-annual basis. Verify with your HR/Benefits department whether there are strict guidelines for applying for corporate matching.
What is corporate matching?
Many companies match contributions to non-profit US based 501(c)(3) organizations. This can instantly double the money you donate to the organization.
What is the process for corporate matching?
Each company has a different process for employer match. Please ask your HR/Benefits department. A partial list of know companies that match is listed here: Companies that Corporate Match
In general, the steps to process corporate matching are:
- Check to see if your company participates.
- Many companies use a third party provider such as Benevity, BrightFunds, EasyMatch and YourCause. You may be required to make your contribution through the designated website. Be sure to have your company’s unique URL in order to log-in.
- Search for West Valley Parent Teacher Organization (WVPTO) in the organization listing. If WVPTO is not listed, our organization will need to be added. Information is listed below to assist with this process.
- If your company requires hardcopy paperwork to be turned in, please complete the paperwork and return by mail to WVPTO at the address listed below.
- Let us know a contribution was made by completing a donor form or sending us a copy of your receipt.
My company offers corporate match but WVPTO is not listed?
Adding WVPTO to the list of organizations eligible for corporate match is usually a quick and easy process. You will need the following information:
West Valley Parent Teacher Organization (WVPTO)
PO Box 2032
Sunnyvale, CA 94087-2032
EIN 46-5663137
When should I apply for corporate match?
When a contribution is made to support the school (Walk-a-thon or Direct Donation), you should apply. Some companies distribute funds right away, while others process them on a quarterly or semi-annual basis. Verify with your HR/Benefits department whether there are strict guidelines for applying for corporate matching.
