How comprehensive is Double the Donation’s database?

This article explains the scope and coverage of Double the Donation’s matching gift and volunteer grant database.

Database Coverage

  • Our database contains matching gift, volunteer grant, and payroll giving grant information for companies and subsidiaries representing millions of employees.

  • It includes corporate giving data from:
    ✔ United States
    ✔ Canada
    ✔ Eastern Europe
    ✔ Australia

Accuracy and Reach

  • The database covers companies employing 95–99% of individuals eligible for matching gifts.

  • It is continually updated to ensure accuracy and expanded to include new programs.

  • While not 100% exhaustive, it provides detailed information on the largest corporate giving programs.

How Nonprofits Help Improve the Database

  • We request that organizations share a list of companies that matched donations in the past 12 months.

  • This helps us identify gaps in coverage and improve the resource for all nonprofits.

  • If you know of a company with an employee giving program that isn’t in our database:

Learn more about our research methods.