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Charitable Giving

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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The giving gap
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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

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Ways to give

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

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01.

Choose your benefits

Decide which benefits you want to offer and who they apply to.
02.

Implement your policy

Set your budget, eligibility rules, and spending limits. Our platform handles the compliance and guardrails automatically.

03.

Connect to payroll

Seamlessly integrate with your existing payroll provider. We handle the tax implications and reporting for you.

04.

Join the SideUp platform

Invite your team. They get their cards, you get the credit for being an amazing employer. Everyone wins.

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. 1

    Add your employees

    Sync your team from your HR system, or add them manually. Either way, it takes minutes.

  2. 2

    Set up your program

    Choose your benefits, decide when they're paid out, and pick how your company funds them.

  3. 3

    We invite your team

    SideUp emails each employee an invitation to the app. Once they've completed onboarding, their card is issued.

  4. 4

    Manage it month by month

    Track giving and take-up, and keep your compliance information in one place, ready whenever you need it.

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Local food bank

From Maya's giving budget

$50.00

Company match

Matched 1:1

+$50.00

Total given this year

$300 of $500

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REAL IMPACT, MEASURED IN RESULTS

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.

eNPS Points
+35
eNPS Points
Clients using SideUp consistently score +35 points higher than those relying on standard perks.
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Profit
+ 23%
Profit
Employees who are happy with their benefits are more productive and can increase a company’s revenue by up to 23%.
ROI
10x
ROI
For every $1 spent on SideUp stipends, companies save $10 in retention costs and productivity gains.
The SideUp Marketplace

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.

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Exclusive discounts for SideUp members

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Freebies and extras from local partners

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Your benefits budget, backing local businesses

A Saturday on Main Street

The Corner Café

$10.95

Marketplace discount

−$1.65

Northside Yoga Studio

$15.00

Free mat rental

Freebie

Saved this month

$11.60

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FAQ

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.

Build a culture of giving

Turn good intentions into real impact.

Because when people feel their employer shares their values, they show up prouder, more engaged and ready to stay. Book a demo to see Charitable Giving in action.