Twice the Impact. Twice the Adventures.
Your workplace may have a program that will match your charitable gift to Wilderness Inquiry – think of it as free donation dollars given to an organization of your choosing!
Companies with these programs often match employee gifts one-to-one, but some offer matches up to three-to-one. Use our search tool to get started!
Get Your Gift Matched
#1 - Check for Eligibility
Use our search tool to see of your employer offers matching gifts. It will give you instructions to get started!
#2 - Submit Match
After using our tool, we'll send you a link to request your match.
#3 - Double Your Impact
All done! When you submit your match, your gift will go twice as far--maybe even more.
Common Questions About Matching Gifts
What is an employee matching gift program?
These are organizational programs where a company chooses to match the gifts their employees make to eligible nonprofit organizations like Wilderness Inquiry. This makes your generosity go twice as far!
How does the matching gift search tool work?
We partner with a company called Double the Donation. If you see anything that should be changed, please email Double the Donation’s team at data@doublethedonation.com
How do I request a matching gift from my company?
Use the above search tool to look for your employer. If they offer a match, the tool will direct you to all the information you need! This usually takes five minutes or less. Once you use our search tool, we’ll also send you an email with any next steps.
How do I submit a matching gift?
- Make a donation to Wilderness Inquiry here.
- Log into your company’s matching gift submission website (if you use the Double the Donation search tool above, you will receive a follow-up email linking to this page).
- Once logged in, search for Wilderness Inquiry.
- Follow the steps to register the donation.
- Submit the completed matching gift request to your employer.
Once complete, Wilderness Inquiry and your employer will communicate to verify your initial donation, and complete the match, if eligible.
What do I do if I forget to submit a matching gift request?
If you forget to submit your matching gift after selecting your company at the time of donation, you will receive a series of auto-generated emails prompting you to submit your match. The majority of companies offer an all-electronic matching gift submission process.
Is a matching gift tax-deductible?
While your donation to a 501(c)3 organization is tax-deductible, your matching gift is not tax-deductible. Only your contributions are eligible for tax deduction. Each party involved (yourself and your employer) can only take deductions for contributions they directly made to Wilderness Inquiry.
Other Ways to Give
Give the way that fits your finances and your goals. Every option below is tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
Donor Advised Funds
A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a powerful way to provide inclusive outdoor adventures for all.
Stock Gifts
Giving stock to support our programs helps us connect with the future generation of environmental stewards.
IRA Contributions
Your IRA gift supports Wilderness Inquiry while providing you with tax benefits.
Legacy Giving
Estate planning means your gift keeps working long after it’s made.
Wilderness Inquiry is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, tax ID: 93-0708637. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Please consult your tax advisor regarding the deductibility of your donation based on your individual tax situation.
Prefer to mail in your donation? Please send it to:
Wilderness Inquiry
930 E 80th St.
Bloomington, MN 55420
Questions? Contact development@wildernessinquiry.org