Employer Matching
Double your impact on music education through corporate matching gift programs
What is Employer Matching?
Many corporations are willing to match employee donations to a nonprofit. Do you or your spouse work for such a company? The MTNA Foundation Fund encourages applicable donors and their families to check with their corporate headquarters to inquire if their employer has a matching program. This is an easy step that can make a tremendous difference for the Foundation Fund.
💰 Double Your Donation Impact
If your employer offers matching gifts, your $100 donation becomes $200 for the MTNA Foundation. Your $500 contribution becomes $1,000. It's one of the most effective ways to maximize your support for music education!
🏢 How It Works
- Make your donation to the MTNA Foundation
- Contact your employer's HR department
- Submit matching gift paperwork
- Your employer sends matching funds
🔍 Finding Your Program
Check these resources to see if your employer offers matching gifts:
- Employee handbook or intranet
- HR department
- Benefits coordinator
- Company website
⏰ Important Timing
Most matching gift programs have deadlines:
- Submit requests within 30-90 days
- Some programs have annual limits
- Retired employees may still be eligible
- Spouses may be covered too
📋 Common Requirements
Most employers require:
- Proof of your donation
- MTNA Foundation tax ID number
- Completed matching gift form
- Verification of nonprofit status
MTNA Foundation Information for Employers
Organization Name: Music Teachers National Association Foundation
Tax Status: 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
Federal Tax ID: Contact MTNA directly for current EIN
Address: Music Teachers National Association
1 West Fourth Street, Suite 1550
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 421-1420
Website: www.mtnafoundation.org
Step-by-Step Guide
Check Eligibility
Contact your HR department or check your employee portal to see if your company offers matching gifts. Ask about eligibility requirements, matching ratios, and annual limits.
Make Your Donation
First, make your personal donation to the MTNA Foundation. Keep your receipt or confirmation - you'll need this for the matching request.
Complete the Forms
Fill out your employer's matching gift form with the MTNA Foundation information provided above. Some companies use online portals, others require paper forms.
Submit and Follow Up
Submit your request within the required timeframe (usually 30-90 days). Follow up if you don't hear back within a few weeks.
Additional Resources
For more information about matching gifts, from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, visit their website and enter Case Code: MATCH
This resource provides comprehensive information about corporate matching gift programs and how to maximize their effectiveness.
Ready to Double Your Impact?
Start by making your donation, then check with your employer about matching gifts.
Questions about employer matching? Contact your HR department or the MTNA Foundation directly.