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One way you can help the Ballantyne Elementary PTA reach it's fundraising goal this year is to take advantage of your employer's matching program. Many companies in our area will match the donations made by their employees to non-profit organizations and it will effectively double the impact you can make for your student with only a little effort!
To ensure that funds are directed to the correct organization, please read the FAQ's below, use the PTA's official name, non-profit tax ID and contact information. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is corporate matching?
Many companies match their employees' contributions to non-profit organizations. In the United States, a non-profit organization that is permitted to offer tax-deductible donations is also called a 501(c)(3) organization - the Ballantyne Elementary PTA is such an organization.
Many companies will even allow you to choose if you want your donation matched one time or, if you have a donation directed to the PTA from each paycheck, they will match each withdrawal as well!
2. Do you have to be a parent to corporate match?
No! Employers will match any charitable giving that an employee makes to non-profit 501(c)(3) entities. Extended family and friends are always able to check with their own employers to see if they match their donations!!
3. Does corporate matching benefit me or my student?
Yes! By helping the PTA achieve its financial goals for the year you are helping support the teachers, staff and students. Please click here to see more about what the PTA does at Ballantyne Elementary. In addition, the IRS allows donations to non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations to be eligible for deduction on your taxes.
****Finally, any corporate match that the PTA receives proof of will count towards any annual capital campaign contests or incentives that are offered during the drive. If you want your donation and/or match to count towards these incentives please submit proof of an accepted corporate matching application to the PTA Treasurer by emailing [email protected] or by sending it in to your student's teacher in an envelope directing it to the BES PTA Treasurer and we will handle it from there!
4. By corporate matching does that mean my coworkers will know what I donated?
Absolutely not! Companies keep corporate matching data totally private. No one has access to this information or can see how much other employees donated. In most cases, companies outsource the entire process so your coworkers would not even be able to access the data.
5. When should I apply for corporate matching?
As soon as you make your donation. Some employers distribute their matching funds right away, some do it on each pay period, some are monthly while others only distribute once per quarter or less. The sooner you apply, the sooner your matching funds can be put to work bettering our school!
It is also important to remember that some companies require matching requests be made within a set time frame after the initial donation. If your company matches your gifts, please apply for it right away.
6. Does my employer even have a corporate matching program?
Each year, the Ballantyne Elementary PTA receives donations from many employers. Some of the larger employers in the Charlotte area that we already receive recurring donations from are:
7. How do I apply for the corporate match with my employer?
Each company will handle this process differently. Some processes are completely outsourced while some are handled in-house by the HR department. Some companies require you to make your original donation through their charitable portal and then it will be matched while others just require proof of your original donation during the application process. Please contact your HR department for additional information on how to proceed so you can make sure your donation can be doubled!
8. Is the Ballantyne Elementary PTA the same organization as Ballantyne Elementary School?
No, we are totally separate entities with separate bank accounts and regulations governing us...we just both have the same end goal in mind! Please make sure you are specific in marking down your charity name so your money is distributed the way that you intended.
9. How do I know who to mark down as the intended charity?
Many of the local employers will have the Ballantyne Elementary PTA in their charitable portal already but, if not, here is information to help you:
Legal Name: North Carolina Congress of Parents and Teachers - Ballantyne Elementary School PTA
Common Name: Ballantyne Elementary School PTA
Other Name: Lancaster Highway Elementary PTA (this was the original name of the school before opening and some employers still list it this way)
Address: 15425 Scholastic Lane, Charlotte, NC 28277
Tax Exempt EIN Number: 32-0254747
Matching Gifts Contact: Chelsea Schlepp, Treasurer
Matching Gifts Contact Email: [email protected]
10. My benefits department needs an official letter of receipt in order to process a match, how do I get one?
If you need a letter of receipt or have any other questions about matching please contact the PTA Treasurer at [email protected].
Many companies match their employees' contributions to non-profit organizations. In the United States, a non-profit organization that is permitted to offer tax-deductible donations is also called a 501(c)(3) organization - the Ballantyne Elementary PTA is such an organization.
Many companies will even allow you to choose if you want your donation matched one time or, if you have a donation directed to the PTA from each paycheck, they will match each withdrawal as well!
2. Do you have to be a parent to corporate match?
No! Employers will match any charitable giving that an employee makes to non-profit 501(c)(3) entities. Extended family and friends are always able to check with their own employers to see if they match their donations!!
3. Does corporate matching benefit me or my student?
Yes! By helping the PTA achieve its financial goals for the year you are helping support the teachers, staff and students. Please click here to see more about what the PTA does at Ballantyne Elementary. In addition, the IRS allows donations to non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations to be eligible for deduction on your taxes.
****Finally, any corporate match that the PTA receives proof of will count towards any annual capital campaign contests or incentives that are offered during the drive. If you want your donation and/or match to count towards these incentives please submit proof of an accepted corporate matching application to the PTA Treasurer by emailing [email protected] or by sending it in to your student's teacher in an envelope directing it to the BES PTA Treasurer and we will handle it from there!
4. By corporate matching does that mean my coworkers will know what I donated?
Absolutely not! Companies keep corporate matching data totally private. No one has access to this information or can see how much other employees donated. In most cases, companies outsource the entire process so your coworkers would not even be able to access the data.
5. When should I apply for corporate matching?
As soon as you make your donation. Some employers distribute their matching funds right away, some do it on each pay period, some are monthly while others only distribute once per quarter or less. The sooner you apply, the sooner your matching funds can be put to work bettering our school!
It is also important to remember that some companies require matching requests be made within a set time frame after the initial donation. If your company matches your gifts, please apply for it right away.
6. Does my employer even have a corporate matching program?
Each year, the Ballantyne Elementary PTA receives donations from many employers. Some of the larger employers in the Charlotte area that we already receive recurring donations from are:
- Bank of America
- Microsoft
- New York Life
- SPX Flow
- Wells Fargo
7. How do I apply for the corporate match with my employer?
Each company will handle this process differently. Some processes are completely outsourced while some are handled in-house by the HR department. Some companies require you to make your original donation through their charitable portal and then it will be matched while others just require proof of your original donation during the application process. Please contact your HR department for additional information on how to proceed so you can make sure your donation can be doubled!
8. Is the Ballantyne Elementary PTA the same organization as Ballantyne Elementary School?
No, we are totally separate entities with separate bank accounts and regulations governing us...we just both have the same end goal in mind! Please make sure you are specific in marking down your charity name so your money is distributed the way that you intended.
9. How do I know who to mark down as the intended charity?
Many of the local employers will have the Ballantyne Elementary PTA in their charitable portal already but, if not, here is information to help you:
Legal Name: North Carolina Congress of Parents and Teachers - Ballantyne Elementary School PTA
Common Name: Ballantyne Elementary School PTA
Other Name: Lancaster Highway Elementary PTA (this was the original name of the school before opening and some employers still list it this way)
Address: 15425 Scholastic Lane, Charlotte, NC 28277
Tax Exempt EIN Number: 32-0254747
Matching Gifts Contact: Chelsea Schlepp, Treasurer
Matching Gifts Contact Email: [email protected]
10. My benefits department needs an official letter of receipt in order to process a match, how do I get one?
If you need a letter of receipt or have any other questions about matching please contact the PTA Treasurer at [email protected].
