What is a matching gift?
How do I request a matching gift?
I made a donation a few months ago. Can I still apply for a matching gift?
What are volunteer grant programs?
Employee matching gift programs are corporate giving programs.
Here’s an example. Let’s say you work for General Electric and donate $100 to the East Bay SPCA. General Electric’s matching gift policy has a minimum gift requirement of $25 and matches at a 1:1 ratio. After you submit your matching gift form, GE will double your donation by also writing a check for $100.
Check whether your company will match a gift by using the search tool above and find everything you need to apply.
Requesting a matching gift is normally a five-minute process initiated by the donor. You can do this by filling out and submitting a paper form provided by your employer or through an electronic submission process.
There are typically 3 steps:
Donate
Make your personal donation and save your tax receipt. Many matching programs will accept paperwork to request a corporate match up to one year after an employee has donated.
Search
Search using the tool above to find out whether your company offers a matching gift program and review the guidelines. No results? Contact your HR department directly to ask if they offer a matching gift program.
Match
There are two common ways to submit the matching gift request:
Click on your company’s intranet link provided in the search results. Log-in and submit your request electronically.
Download your company’s matching gift verification form using the link provided in the search results. Print it, fill it out and send it to us. We will take care of the rest.
Yes—it’s not too late to apply for a matching gift. Many companies allow employees to submit match requests for one year following the date of the donation.
Volunteer grant programs (also referred to as volunteer matching programs or Dollars for Doer’s) are corporate giving programs in which companies provide monetary donations to organizations where employees volunteer regularly.
For example: If you volunteered your time as a Walk Team Captain to help raise awareness about kidney disease in your community and fundraised for the Kidney Walk, your employer may donate cash for your volunteer time.
Each company has specific guidelines for their volunteer grant programs — search here to see if your company offers this benefit and find everything you need to submit your volunteer time. You can always contact your company’s HR department for more information.
If you volunteer with us, it’s an easy way to provide us with additional financial support.
Circle of Friends
The Circle of Friends recognizes our most committed supporters who contribute $1,000 or more annually in support of our life changing work. Their generosity is truly transformative and as such we honor their commitment to our mission by listing members’ names on our Annual Donor Wall in the Oakland Adoption Center lobby. For more information about our Circle of Friends please contact our Development Department (510) 563-4604 or giving@eastbayspca.org.
Levels & Benefit Information
Levels
Best Friend $1,000 – $2,499
Rescuer $2,500 – $4,999
Lifesaver $5,000 – $9,999
Protector $10,000 – $24,999
Guardian $25,000 – $49,999
Champion $50,000 and more
Benefits Information
Benefits may change during the year and some limitations apply. Recognition and participation as a Circle of Friends is optional.
For questions about joining Leader of the Pack or you are a current member interested in accessing your benefits, please contact: Julie Henderson, Vice President of Philanthropy at (425) 373-5387.
IRA Rollovers
Think dogs are the only ones who can roll over? You can help local pets by giving through your IRA. You can turn your required minimum distribution into a tax-wise charitable gift directly from your IRA to East Bay SPCA, and immediately help the pets in our care.
You will need to fill out a form with your account custodian and provide East Bay SPCA’s tax ID number, which is 94-1322202. Our legal name is East Bay Society of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
By consulting with your attorney or financial planner, you can learn more about how these gifts could reduce your tax bill while also doing incredible good for the pets in our care. Thank you for your generosity!
Your company can play an important part in pets’ lives through corporate giving. We offer an array of benefits to our corporate partners and sponsors that give you visibility! We’re proud to offer sponsorship packages, group volunteer opportunities, workplace giving presentations, and more.
Shop to Give
Thanks to these businesses that give back by donating a portion of their proceeds or products to East Bay SPCA. Make sure to either click the direct link or look for a special code for each business.
Apparel & Accessories
Customizable Items
Pet Food & Supplies
Pet Health & Lifestyle
Subscription Services
Other
- Puppy Loves Gifts: Shop everything dog at Puppy Love Gifts! Find unique dog themed accessories, apparel, jewelry and gifts for dog lovers.10% of your order will be donated when shopping through our unique link or applying promo code EASTBAY at checkout.)
- Purrs and Whiskers: Shop everything cat at Purrs And Whiskers! Find unique cat themed accessories, apparel, jewelry and gifts for cat lovers.10% of your order will be donated when shopping through our unique link or applying promo code EASTBAY at checkout.
- Fetching Apparel: Fetching Apparel features a variety of clothing and accessories for the whole family. This small, family business donates 20% of proceeds to animal rescue organizations and spay/neuter programs.East Bay SPCA receives 20% of sales with code EASTBAYSPCA.
- Grounds & Hounds Coffee Co.: Shop dog-themed coffee, accessories, apparel and gift sets at Grounds & Hounds!Supporters through this link get a 15% DISCOUNT and 10% of sales go back to East Bay SPCA.
Sports Basement: Sign up as a Sports Basement Basementeer: For a lifetime membership of $25, you can become a “Basementeer”! You will get 10% off every item at Sports Basement, every time you shop, and 10% of profits will go to East Bay SPCA! Visit the Basementeer portal and select East Bay SPCA as your charity of choice.
- One Fur All: Shop Pet House’s seasonal collections, candles, room sprays, wax melts and car air fresheners. Every One Fur All product is made to eliminate pet odors and freshen pet-loving cars and homes.One Fur All has specialized fundraisers throughout the year to benefit East Bay SPCA. Keep an eye out for word when the next one will take place!
- Fauna Jewels: Shop unique animal-inspired jewelry and best-selling personalized paw charms. Customize a one-of-a-kind, hand-made necklace or keychain with a photo of your furry friend!East Bay SPCA receives 20% of sales.
- Pet Party Co.: Create customized face coverings, socks and oven mitts! Put your or your furry friend’s face and design a one of a kind product.Pet Party Co. has specialized fundraisers throughout the year to benefit the East Bay SPCA. Keep an eye out for word when the next one will take place.
- Tags for Hope: Meet your new favorite pet ID tag! Customize a card, include a photo and keep your pets safe. Tags for Hope also has custom wallet cards and collars!East Bay SPCA receives 35% of sales.
- Woof Blankets: Design a custom blanket or canvas portrait of your pet! Take a photo, place an order, and approve the artwork from one of Woof Blanket’s clever artists.East Bay SPCA receives 10% of sales.
- Pawstruck: Pawstruck provides pets across the USA with healthy, high-quality, and affordable treats, chews, food and more!East Bay SPCA receives 10% of sales.
- Petmate: Petmate is committed to providing fun, trusted, quality products to enhance the lives of pets. What started with kennels has grown to encompass a full line of products and solutions for the pet industry and, more importantly, pet families!East Bay SPCA receives 10% of sales. Does not include any Pet Insurance signups.
- Pet Pro Supply Co.: Pet Pro Supply Co. is a distributor of premium pet products catering to both pet professionals and pet parents. They are a one-stop shop for important, high-ticket pet purchases for both segments.East Bay SPCA receives 4% of sales.
- Pezzy Pet: Pezzy Pet is Berkeley-based company that takes the invasive Mexican devil fish and turns it into scrumptious pet snacks that are great for our furry friends as well as the environment.Shop through our unique link above and receive free shipping and 15% of all proceeds will go to the East Bay SPCA.
- Basepaws: Every cat is unique. Get to know yours better with a cat DNA Test. Basepaws offers the first Cat DNA Kit that helps cat owners learn about their cat’s health, breed traits, and habits – all with just a bit of DNA, collected at home. With the results, owners can be proactive to prevent health issues and minimize risks present in feline genetics.East Bay SPCA receives 10% of sales.
- Bring Fido: Book a pet-friendly hotel for your next trip through Bring Fido! Low rates and no booking fees.East Bay SPCA receives $10 for bookings made through Bring Fido when you use code: EBSPCA2020.
- Catio Spaces: Catios provide outdoor cat enrichment and safety while protecting birds and wildlife. Catio Spaces offers a variety of DIY catio plans to complement your home for a window, patio, deck or yard.The East Bay SPCA will receive 10% of sales with code EBSPCA.
- Embark Vet: Offering both Dog DNA and health kits, Embark Vet’s Breed + Health Kit is the most comprehensive Dog DNA Kit on the market, revealing insights on breed, ancestry, and panel of tests screens for over 190+ genetic diseases, and includes more trait tests than any other.East Bay SPCA receives 10% of sales.
- Doggie Lawn: A subscription service of never-ending supply of fresh dog potty grass. DoggieLawn offers an odorless, easy solution for a dog’s business without having to step outside. Perfect for puppy training, elderly dogs or those busy pet parents who want nothing but the best for their furbabies.East Bay SPCA receives 10% of sales.
- KitNipBox: Pamper your cat with this monthly subscription box! Each box includes healthy cat treats, unique toys, and other goodies.East Bay SPCA receives 5% of sales.
- KittyPoo Club: Say goodbye to the litter box as you know it. Kitty Poo Club is the purrfect monthly all-in-one litter box solution. Get a high-quality, pre-filled, disposable litter box that will last a solid 30 days. No mess. No odor.East Bay SPCA receives 10% of sales.
- Giving Assistant: Donate up to 30% of your purchase price to East Bay SPCA when you shop at 1800+ popular online retailers using Giving Assistant! It’s easy. Giving Assistant pays you cashback, and you choose how much of it you’d like to donate to us.
- Kuranda Shelter Beds: You can purchase a shelter bed from Kuranda that goes directly to our shelter! These beds provide a comfortable resting place for shelter pets.
- Target Circle: Attention Target Shoppers! You can vote for us and help direct Target’s giving to benefit local cats and dogs at the East Bay SPCA. To vote, guests must be enrolled in Target Circle, a free loyalty program. Sign up and vote! East Bay SPCA receives proceeds based off number of votes.
