This article explains how comprehensive Double the Donation's matching gift database is.
Double the Donation maintains the most comprehensive matching gift and volunteer grant database available. Our database covers corporations that employ 95–99% of individuals who are matching gift eligible.
Currently, the database includes matching gift or volunteer grant information on companies employing over 26 million individuals.
You can view our real-time database analytics here: Database Analytics.
Ways Companies Are Counted
There are three main ways to count the companies included in the database:
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Parent Companies
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Over 4,000 major parent companies (e.g., Disney).
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Subsidiaries
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About 10,000 major subsidiaries (e.g., ABC, ESPN, Pixar).
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Brands & Alternate Spellings
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Thousands of spelling variations.
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Our auto-complete search tool ensures supporters can find the correct parent company (e.g., Disneyworld Corporation, Walt Disney Corporation, Disney World all map to Disney).
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FAQs
Q: Why do some sources say there are 24,000+ matching gift companies?
A: This number usually includes alternate spelling variations and brand names. Double the Donation’s streamlined search consolidates these variations into the correct parent company.
Q: How does Double the Donation ensure data accuracy?
A: We continuously monitor and update our database. Learn more here: How We Build and Maintain Our Database.
Q: How can I check if a company is included?
A: Use the real-time analytics tool or the search functionality on your donation form to see if a company is covered.