Helping Hands Program Guide

Helping Hands Program Guide

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Matching Gifts

When McGraw-Hill Education employees make a personal contribution to a qualified non-profit organization or educational institution, McGraw-Hill Education will match your gift dollar-for- dollar, up to $2,500 (US) per calendar year, per employee.

Employee Eligibility:

Active McGraw-Hill Education employee's in the U.S. or internationally may apply for the Matching Gift Program. The applicant must be an active regular full-time employee, active project status employee, or an active regular part-time employee who works 20 or more hours a week at McGraw-Hill Education.

Eligible Organizations:

Nonprofit organizations are eligible only if they are determined taxexempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and qualify as public charities under IRS rules (or equivalent country requirements).

Examples of eligible organizations include, but not limited to: ? Non-Profit accredited degree-granting graduate and professional schools, 4-year and 2-year colleges and technical institutes. ? Adult basic literacy organizations will be considered if their sole purpose is the delivery or advancement of basic skills instruction in ProLiteracy, Junior Achievement ? and their eligible affiliates, and NIACE. ? A tax-exempt education fund (for U.S. employees) such as,

United Negro College Fund or a member of the Foundation for Independent Higher Education is eligible if its sole purpose is raising money for its constituent member colleges which individually are eligible under the plan.

? Religious organizations are eligible if the gift is for a community service, i.e., a food shelf administered by a church or clergy).

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Terms of the Program:

The minimum contribution to an eligible organization that McGraw- Hill Education will match is $25. The maximum total of an employee's contribution that McGraw-Hill Education will match each year is $2,500 (US). The total maximum amount may be divided among eligible organizations or given to a single organization. Gifts must be personal contributions ? cash, or negotiable securities with an established market value determined by the closing price on the day the gift is received by the organization. McGraw-Hill Education will not match:

? Religious and political organizations ? Bequests ? In-kind contributions ? Gifts or eligible donor's spouses not employed by McGraw-Hill Education ? Payments in lieu of tuition ? Tickets of subscriptions ? Dues or gifts payable to national or local alumni groups that are not distributed to the affiliated educational institution ? Gifts to schools where admission is restricted because of race or creed ? Gifts intended to fulfill pledges ? Tithes or other religious-related financial commitments ? Other payments not received as gifts by an eligible institution.

Create Your Giving Profile

Click the "My Profile" link on the landing page. You can upload a profile image, add your favorite organizations to give to and set up your volunteer preferences. You can also see a snapshot of your own giving stats!

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Group Volunteer Grant

The objective of these grants is to encourage employee volunteer involvement in local nonprofit community organizations that make substantial contributions to the quality of life for all. There are many ways to make a difference in your community. When you volunteer with a qualified organization, McGraw-Hill Education is pleased to contribute to that organization in honor of your participation.

The program provides supplementary financial support - up to $5,000 (US) per year to eligible nonprofits or educational institutions.

Employee Eligibility:

Active McGraw-Hill Education employee's in the U.S. or internationally may apply for a Group Volunteer Grant if you meet the following qualifications:

? You are an active regular full-time employee, active project status employee, or an active regular parttime employee who works 20 or more hours a week at McGraw-Hill Education.

? You meet qualifications of the specific Group Volunteer Grant for which you are applying, as outlined below.

? Teams must be a minimum of 3 employees for a maximum grant of $5000 per organization annually (per year; per organization).

? The team must be participating in a special project that benefits the organization.

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Eligible Organizations:

Nonprofit organizations are eligible only if they are determined tax- exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and qualify as public charities under IRS rules (or equivalent country requirements). Organizations must perform services for the common good and general welfare of the community in the areas of health and human services, education, arts and culture, or civic affairs.

Organizations Not Eligible:

The program does NOT provide funds for the following types of organizations: ? Religious or political. ? Professional associations. ? National fundraising organizations. ? Charitable organizations that are classified as private foundations.

Eligible Volunteer Projects:

The grant must be used for a specific purpose and is not to be applied towards the organization's general operating funds. Examples of eligible projects include:

? Refurbishing the community room in a local senior center, where the grant may cover the cost of project materials.

? Taking a group of children from a shelter on an outing, where the grant may cover the cost of transportation, food and event tickets.

Examples of ineligible projects include: ? Walkathons and similar events. ? Fundraising events such as benefit dinners, golf charity events, etc.

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