Employer matching gifts let your donation go further, and many employers also support volunteer time, helping even more Austin youth and families serve their community.
Some employers add to the gifts their employees make. Others donate when employees volunteer. Either way, your generosity can travel further.
A matching gift happens when an employer donates to a nonprofit after an employee gives. A volunteer grant works a little differently: an employer donates based on the hours an employee spends volunteering. Because Generation SERVE families volunteer together, volunteer grants are worth a look too. Eligibility and amounts vary by employer, so check your company’s program before you give. It can be a simple way to stretch a gift you already planned.
Type your employer’s name in the search box below to see whether they offer a matching gift or volunteer grant program, who is eligible, and what steps to follow.
Every program is a little different, but most follow three steps.
Start with your donation. Make a One-Time Donation anytime, or support us through a sponsorship. Some employers count sponsorship gifts too, so check your program’s rules.
Use your employer’s online portal or request form. You will likely need our organization details, which you can copy from the section further down this page.
Your employer reviews the request and sends the match to Generation SERVE. Timing and approval are set by your employer, and every match we receive supports youth service.
Some employers also donate based on the hours their employees volunteer. If your family serves with Generation SERVE, keep track of your hours and check your employer’s rules for submitting them. Some programs ask the nonprofit to confirm your hours. If yours does, email contact@generationserve.org and include your employer’s instructions.
We spark a love for volunteering that inspires youth to grow into community-minded leaders. That is our mission, and your support helps make it real. In 2024, 2,322 youth volunteers filled 19,721 activity spots, serving alongside nonprofit partners across Central Texas. When your employer matches a gift, it can reach even further.
Your gift helps more families find meaningful ways to volunteer together and gives young people room to practice giving back. Family Sponsorships are another way to sustain our programs. Every gift matters, matched or not.
An employer matching gift is a donation a company makes to a nonprofit after an employee gives. Some employers also offer volunteer grants, which donate based on hours volunteered. Programs differ by company, so use the search tool above to see what your employer offers.
Search for your employer above, then follow the steps it shows. Many companies use an online portal or a request form. Keep our organization details handy, since your employer may ask for them. Check your program’s rules for any deadlines.
Timing depends on your employer. Some review requests quickly, while others take longer, and approval is up to them. Check your employer’s process for details, and reach out to your HR or benefits team if you have questions.
Some programs set a minimum or maximum gift amount, and those limits differ by employer. Every gift matters to Generation SERVE, so give what feels right for your family, then check your employer’s rules to see whether a match applies.
Not every employer appears in the search. Ask your HR or benefits team whether a program exists, since it may not be listed. Employers interested in partnering with us can also explore Business Sponsorships. Questions? Email contact@generationserve.org.
Search your employer to see if your gift can go further for Austin youth.
