Charity Match Program

AWS and SMI recognize the important role that charitable, nonprofit organizations play in the communities where we live and work. We’re launching a charitable match program to support the work of these organizations and to encourage and support employee giving. The program provides a dollar-for-dollar match of employee contributions from a minimum of $25 to a maximum of $250 per employee per calendar year – doubling the impact of our employee’s community contributions. ​

​How it works:

1. Make your donation (be sure to keep your receipt!)
2. Submit the request form for a company match (have your receipt handy!)
3. Upon approval, a check for the match amount will be sent directly to the qualifying organization. You'll receive notice either way!

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The details:

• Each match request must be for a minimum of $25, with a maximum of $250 per employee per calendar year
• Employees may submit multiple requests (not to exceed $250 total per employee), but must submit a request for each organization and contribution.
• Employees must be employed full-time both at the time the contribution is made and matched.

Which organizations are eligible?

• Charitable nonprofit organizations involved in education, social services, or environmental health and safety activities.
• Organizations located in the areas we serve.
• Organizations that are recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization whose purpose is charitable or educational.
• Politically affiliated organizations are not eligible.
• Organizations that discriminate based on race, gender, ethnicity, or creed are not eligible.
• Organizations which are exclusive in nature, or which require registration fees are not eligible. ​

​Ineligible Contributions

• Contributions that are merely pledged and not yet paid with the employee’s personal funds.
• Contributions that provide the employee any direct benefits or privileges, such as membership dues, tickets to events, raffle tickets, subscription fees, etc.
• Contributions that discharge a legal obligation of the employee or any other person.
• Contributions to an organization or educational institution to support a specific individual.
• In-kind contributions, such as personal or real property, or the value of personal expertise/volunteer work.
• Contributions made jointly by several individuals.
• Indirect contributions, payments, or gifts for the benefit of an organization.