Employer Matching Gifts

Double your impact with employer matching gifts. Many employers match charitable contributions, increasing the power of your gift to Bernheim Forest and Arboretum.

If your company offers a matching gift program, your donation to Bernheim could be doubled—or even tripled. Some employers also match gifts made by retirees, spouses, and board members. Use the search tool below to see if your employer participates and learn how to submit a matching gift request.

It’s one of the easiest ways to make an even greater impact on Bernheim’s forests, trails, educational programs, conservation efforts, and experiences that connect people with nature.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are employee matching gift programs?

Employee matching gift programs are corporate giving initiatives that allow companies to match donations made by their employees to eligible nonprofit organizations. In many cases, your gift to Bernheim can be doubled or even tripled, helping us inspire a deeper connection between people and nature.

What are volunteer grant programs?

Volunteer grant programs are corporate giving programs that provide financial support to organizations where employees volunteer their time.

If you volunteer at Bernheim, your employer may make an additional donation in recognition of your service—providing even more support for our mission.

How do I request a matching gift or volunteer grant?

Most matching gift and volunteer grant requests can be completed in just a few minutes.

Typically, you’ll submit a request through your employer’s online portal or complete a form provided by your company. Search for your employer using the tool above for company-specific instructions and eligibility requirements.

How is this information obtained?

Bernheim partners with Double the Donation, the leading provider of matching gift and workplace giving information.

If you notice any information that should be updated, please contact Double the Donation at data@doublethedonation.com.

What if I still have questions?

For questions about your company’s matching gift or volunteer grant programs, please contact your employer’s Human Resources, Community Relations, or Corporate Giving department.

For assistance related to your gift to Bernheim, please contact our Advancement Team at (502) 955-8512, option 7 or advancement@bernheim.org.

Other Ways to Give

Make a gift by phone or by mail:

Make checks payable to Bernheim Forest and Arboretum and mail to:

Bernheim Forest and Arboretum
Attn: Advancement Office
2075 Clermont Road
Clermont, KY 40110

To make your gift by phone, call (502) 955-8512, option 7.

Gifts of Stock or Securities

A gift of appreciated securities may provide significant tax advantages while supporting Bernheim Forest and Arboretum’s mission of connecting people with nature.

To make a gift of stock or other securities, please have your broker electronically transfer the securities directly to The Isaac W. Bernheim Foundation using the following information:

Legal Name: Isaac W. Bernheim Foundation
Federal Tax ID (EIN): 61-0444651
DTC Clearing Number: 0226
Receiving Institution: Stock Yards Bank
Account Number: 656206393

Please include the donor’s name and mailing address with the transfer instructions so that we can properly acknowledge your gift.

Important: Please notify Bernheim when initiating a stock transfer. Providing advance notice helps us identify your gift promptly and ensure it is designated according to your wishes.

For questions or additional information, please contact:

Shaunna Graf
Director of Advancement
(502) 215-7137
advancement@bernheim.org