Giving Opportunities
Invest in Cedar Rapids neighborhoods through a gift to Matthew 25
Your gifts are essential in providing Matthew 25’s services to the community. Because we’re a local nonprofit, your contributions are reinvested right here in Cedar Rapids. We are truly grateful for your support of our mission.
Additional Ways to Give
- Electronic Funds Transfer — Fill out our ACH form and drop it off at our office Monday-Friday between 10 AM – 2PM
- Your employer’s giving program — Talk to your HR department to see if they have a giving program (Be sure to request the employer match!)
- United Way — Utilize their payroll deduction program and designate it for Matthew 25
- Stock — Contact us for information about how to donate securities
- Endowment — Give to the Matthew 25 Friends Fund at the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
- Estate Planning — Consider naming Matthew 25 in your will or giving a gift of life insurance
Memorial and Honorary Donations
Do you know someone whose life was impacted by Matthew 25? We’d be honored if you would consider giving a gift in their name.
Please be sure to indicate the person being honored in the check memo or in the Comments field of the online donation form. If you include their address, a letter recognizing your gift will be mailed to the person you are honoring or the family of the person you are memorializing.
Set Up a Recurring Gift
Small monthly gifts to Matthew 25 can grow into amazing possibilities for Cedar Rapids neighborhoods. Join our ever-growing community of monthly givers by scheduling a recurring gift through our online form or fill out our ACH form and drop it off at our office. Knowing that we can count on your support throughout the year helps us plan for community programs and initiatives.
Employer Match
Many companies offer a match for employee charitable contributions. This is an easy way for you to double or even triple your gift to Matthew 25. Please contact your HR department for more information.
If you have extra tools in your garage or veggies in your garden, consider donating them to Matthew 25. We can even accept some larger gifts, such as cars, or gratis professional services. Learn more about giving goods or services.
Become a sponsor for Transform Week, Groundswell Cafe, Cultivate Hope Markets, or other programs and receive marketing benefits such as signage or t-shirt recognition. Learn more about our sponsorship opportunities.
Dedicated donors who provide foundational support for Matthew 25 are an essential part of achieving our mission. We honor those individuals and organizations that give $500 or more a year, or include Matthew 25 in their estate planning, by inviting them to participate in our Talent Investors society. Learn more about how you can become a Talent Investor.
Create a lasting impact in our community by leaving a gift to Matthew 25 in your will or trust. You can also make direct, tax-free transfers from your IRA or name Matthew 25 as beneficiary of a retirement plan. Learn more about the variety of giving options available.
Thank you!
We are so grateful for all who support our mission by contributing to Matthew 25!
Your gift to support Matthew 25 is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Gifts will be accepted according to the Matthew 25 gift acceptance policies. Donor names may be listed on Matthew 25 website or signage, so please let us know if you would like to remain anonymous.
Meet Jana!
Chief Development Officer
Contact Jana with any questions about donations, sponsorships, grants and other ways to support Matthew 25.
