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Dana Charitable Foundation Matching Gifts Program
Matches eligible donations to educational institutions
Funding available
$ 50 - $ 2,500
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Full-time employees of Dana Incorporated and its domestic subsidiaries.
See full eligibility
Overview
The Dana Charitable Foundation Matching Gifts Program matches eligible donations to accredited educational institutions. It supports gifts made by qualifying Dana employees, retirees, and board members, with matching available at 50% up to the stated annual limit.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
- Minimum amount : 50 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Matching of employee, retiree, and board member donations to accredited educational institutions.
Documents Needed
- Completed matching gift application form
- Proof of donation or contribution details
- Institution certification and accreditation confirmation
- Human Resources eligibility verification
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Full-time employees of Dana Incorporated and its domestic subsidiaries.
- Eligible retirees of Dana Incorporated.
- Directors of Dana Incorporated.
Who is not eligible
- Spouses, relatives, and other household members.
- Organizations without an educational purpose, including booster clubs.
- Payments for alumni dues, tuition, or fees.
Eligible expenses
- Donations made to accredited educational institutions.
- Eligible non-cash gifts, valued at verified fair market value.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Gifts to booster clubs or similar groups without an educational purpose.
- Payments of alumni dues, tuition, or fees.
Eligible geographic areas
- United States
Selection criteria
- Donation is made to a qualified educational institution.
- Gift meets the program’s educational-purpose requirement.
- Applicant is an eligible employee, retiree, or board member.
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the donor section of the application form
- Enter the donation and institution information.
- Confirm the gift is for educational purposes.
- Step 2: Obtain Human Resources verification
- Ask the Human Resources Business Partner to complete the eligibility section.
- Retirees must also verify retirement status through Human Resources.
- Step 3: Send the form with the contribution to the institution
- Forward the completed form and contribution to the qualified educational institution.
- Step 4: Institution completes and returns the form
- The institution’s financial officer completes its section.
- The completed form is returned to the Dana Charitable Foundation.
- Step 5: Wait for foundation processing
- The request must be received within 12 months of the gift date.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for completeness before processing.
- Employee eligibility is verified by Human Resources.
- The educational institution confirms receipt and accreditation details.
- Incomplete applications are not processed.
Additional information
- Requests must be received within 12 months of the donation date.
- Only one match per person per institution is allowed each calendar year.
- Non-cash gifts may qualify based on verified fair market value.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Dana Charitable Foundation Matching Gifts Program Program
What is the Dana Charitable Foundation Matching Gifts Program?
The Dana Charitable Foundation Matching Gifts Program matches eligible donations to accredited educational institutions. It supports gifts made by qualifying Dana employees, retirees, and board members, with matching available at 50% up to the stated annual limit.
How much funding can be received?
Dana Charitable Foundation Matching Gifts Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $2,500 per project.
Who is eligible for the Dana Charitable Foundation Matching Gifts Program program?
To be eligible for the Dana Charitable Foundation Matching Gifts Program program, you must:
Donation to an accredited educational institution.
Gift made for educational, tax-deductible purposes.
Request submitted within 12 months.
What expenses are eligible under Dana Charitable Foundation Matching Gifts Program?
Matching of employee, retiree, and board member donations to accredited educational institutions.
Who can I contact for more information about the Dana Charitable Foundation Matching Gifts Program?
You can contact Dana Charitable Foundation by email at foundation@dana.com or by phone at none.
Where is the Dana Charitable Foundation Matching Gifts Program available?
The Dana Charitable Foundation Matching Gifts Program program is available across Canada.
Is the Dana Charitable Foundation Matching Gifts Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Dana Charitable Foundation Matching Gifts Program is a Other Support