Help your team give back to the causes they love
Give every employee a budget to support the causes that matter to them, and double their impact with company matching. All on one SideUp card.
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People want to give. A match makes them act.
84% of donors say they're more likely to give when a match is offered, and one in three would give a larger gift if it's doubled. Yet 78% of people at companies with matching programs don't even know they exist.
A giving benefit your team can actually see and use turns good intentions into real impact, and connects people to a purpose beyond their job.
Source: Double the Donation, matching gift research 2026
Complex tax law.
Simple software.
Simple software.
Their causes. Your support.
Every employee cares about something different. Let them choose where their giving goes, and let your company amplify it.
01
Giving budget
A set amount each employee donates to the nonprofits they choose.
02
Matching gifts
Your company doubles what employees give, up to a limit you set.
03
Team campaigns
Rally the whole team around a cause, from disaster relief to a local fundraiser.
04
Local causes
Food banks, shelters and community groups in your team's own neighborhoods.
See How SideUp Works in 4 Easy Steps
Choose your benefits
Implement your policy
Set your budget, eligibility rules, and spending limits. Our platform handles the compliance and guardrails automatically.
Connect to payroll
Seamlessly integrate with your existing payroll provider. We handle the tax implications and reporting for you.
Join the SideUp platform
Set it up once. Watch the impact add up.
No claims to chase and no receipts to check. Here's how it works, from day one.
- 1
Add your employees
Sync your team from your HR system, or add them manually. Either way, it takes minutes.
- 2
Set up your program
Choose your benefits, decide when they're paid out, and pick how your company funds them.
- 3
We invite your team
SideUp emails each employee an invitation to the app. Once they've completed onboarding, their card is issued.
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Manage it month by month
Track giving and take-up, and keep your compliance information in one place, ready whenever you need it.
Local food bank
From Maya's giving budget
Company match
Matched 1:1
Total given this year
$300 of $500Illustrative example
The numbers don't lie
Based on SideUp’s internal research comparing clients with vs. without flexible stipends. When you give employees choice, the numbers speak for themselves.
Giving is just the start
Student Loan & Tuittion
Repayment assistance, tuition reimbursement, refinancing support. Invest in their future.
Wellness & Fitness
Gym, therapy, meditation, fitness classes. Support the whole person.
Work from Home
Internet, ergonomic setup, coffee, coworking spaces. Power their productivity anywhere.
Family Care
Childcare, elder care, pet care, fertility support. Be there for their loved ones.
Utilities & Essentials
Phone bills, electricity, gas, water, internet. Cover the basics that matter.
Food
Lunch stipends, grocery delivery, meal kits, coffee runs. Fuel their day.
Every dollar goes further. And stays local.
Our marketplace brings your team closer to the independent cafés, gyms, shops and services in their own neighborhood. When they spend their SideUp budget there, they unlock exclusive discounts and freebies, so the same benefit buys more.
Exclusive discounts for SideUp members
Freebies and extras from local partners
Your benefits budget, backing local businesses
A Saturday on Main Street
The Corner Café
$10.95Marketplace discount
−$1.65Northside Yoga Studio
$15.00Free mat rental
FreebieSaved this month
$11.60Illustrative example
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about charitable giving benefits.
What is a charitable giving benefit?
A budget your company provides so employees can donate to the causes they care about, often combined with company matching to double their impact.
Is it taxable?
A giving stipend paid to employees through a Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) is generally treated as taxable income for them. Donations your company makes directly to a charity, like matching gifts, are made by the company and may be deductible for your business. Check the details with your tax adviser.
Can we match employee donations?
Yes. You choose the match ratio, like 1:1, and an annual limit per employee.
Which charities can employees support?
Registered nonprofits, so every donation goes to an eligible organization. You can also highlight causes your company wants to champion.
How much should we offer?
You decide. Set an annual giving budget per employee, and a matching limit if you'd like to double their impact.
Does it help with engagement?
Yes. Giving programs connect people to a purpose beyond their job, which builds pride in where they work, engagement and loyalty.
How does SideUp handle it?
Employees donate to eligible nonprofits with their SideUp card, within the budgets you set. Donations and matches are tracked automatically.