Thank you to those who have already fulfilled your Annual Catholic Appeal pledge! The 2015 Appeal is wrapping up and so are final payments.
Annual Catholic Appeal Matching Gifts
Have you checked with your employer about matching your gift? Most companies have matching gift programs and many of those companies match the Annual Catholic Appeal. You can double your gift to the ACA in a few easy steps. Once your gift has been paid in full, apply for the match per your employer’s instructions. The Annual Catholic Appeal, Archdiocese of Seattle, is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Tax ID # 91-0778147.
Do Companies Really Match Dollar for Dollar?
Yes! Microsoft Corporation, Starbucks, Home Depot are just a few of the companies that offer matching gift programs and have matched Annual Catholic Appeal gifts in the past. Additional companies can be found on the Matching Gift Programs List provided by the Archdiocese of Seattle.
However, if your company is not on this list—that does not mean they do not participate in a matching gift program— it just means that they have not matched an Annual Catholic Appeal gift— yet. Check with your benefits or human resource department to find out if your employer offers a matching gift program and learn how easy it is to match your donation to the ACA.
How Will a Matching Gifts Help Our Parish?
Saint Patrick Catholic Church has almost reached the ACA goal set for the parish by the Seattle Archdiocese. A matching gift might ensures that we meet the goal. If you haven’t yet fulfilled your full 2015 pledge please do so by April 10, 2016, otherwise Saint Patrick Catholic Church may have to pay the resulting shortage from our parish savings account.
Questions about ACA?
Call 800-809-4921. Mailing your pledge payment and matching gifts to: Annual Catholic Appeal, PO Box 14964, Seattle 98114
