Double Your Impact: Corporate Matching & Volunteer Grants
Multiply Your Support for Youth Leadership and Outdoor Adventure Through Your Employer
Did you know that many companies will match financial contributions or donate cash grants for the volunteer hours their employees give? Through our partnership with Double the Donation, you can easily turn a single contribution into double—or even triple—the support for local Scouts, or turn your volunteer hours into direct funding for our council.
Two Ways to Multiply Your Support
1. Corporate Matching Gifts
Corporate matching gift programs are charitable giving initiatives setup by companies to match financial donations made by their employees to eligible non-profits like Scouting America.
How It Works: When you make a financial donation to our council (e.g., Friends of Scouting, Camperships, or Capital Projects), your employer matches your gift—often at a 1:1 ratio, and sometimes up to 2:1 or 3:1!
The Impact: A $100 donation from you instantly becomes a $200 or $300 investment in local youth programs, camp improvements, and leader training.
2. Volunteer Grants (“Dollars for Doers”)
Many employers offer Volunteer Involvement Program (V.I.P.) grants—also known as Dollars for Doers or Time Match Programs. Companies grant monetary donations to non-profits based on the number of hours their employees volunteer!
How It Works: Your employer provides a set dollar amount to the council for every milestone of volunteer hours you log (e.g., $250 for every 20 hours served).
Who Qualifies: You do not need to be a registered adult leader to qualify! Any volunteer service—attending pack meetings, driving Scouts to camp, organizing snacks, serving on committees, or helping with service projects—qualifies as volunteer hours.
Check Your Employer’s Matching Gift & Volunteer Grant Guidelines
Use our search tool powered by Double the Donation to see if your company participates in matching gifts or volunteer grants, and access forms and submission instructions instantly:
How to Request a Match or Volunteer Grant
For Matching Gifts:
Make Your Donation: Contribute online or by mail to support local Scouting America programs.
Search Your Company: Enter your employer’s name in the search box above to access their matching gift portal or printable form.
Submit Your Match Request: Fill out your company’s online request form or submit the paperwork to your HR department.
Council Verification: Our team verifies your gift, and your employer sends the matching funds directly to support local Scouts!
For Volunteer Grants:
Track Your Hours: Keep track of the time you spend volunteering with your unit, district, or council.
Access Your Corporate Portal: Search for your employer above or contact HR to locate your company’s volunteer grant request process.
Log Your Hours: Input your volunteer hours and select your local Scouting America council as the recipient organization.
Grant Issuance: Once verified, your employer issues a corporate grant to support council activities and facilities!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes! Our council is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All direct donations and matching gifts are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Do volunteer grants cost me anything out-of-pocket?
No! Volunteer grants are funded entirely by your employer to reward and encourage civic involvement in the communities where their employees live and work.
What programs do matching funds support?
Matching gifts and volunteer grants directly fund essential local Scouting operations, including:
Camperships: Providing financial assistance so every child can attend summer camp regardless of financial situation.
Camp Maintenance & Improvements: Upkeep and expansion of local camping properties and outdoor adventure program areas.
Youth Programs & Training: Supplying program resources, merit badge clinics, and leadership training for youth and adult volunteers.
Need Assistance?
If you have questions about processing a corporate gift match or submitting volunteer hours for a grant, please contact our Development Office.
Robert Hayes, Assistant Scout Executive
📞 Phone: (732) 536-2347
✉️ Email: robert.hayes@scouting.org
Disclaimer: The information provided here is for educational purposes and should not be considered legal or financial advice. We encourage all donors to consult with their personal attorney or tax advisor when planning donations.
