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title: Charitable Giving Benefits for Your Team | SideUp
description: Help your team give back to the causes they love. A giving budget plus company matching, all on one SideUp card.
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Flexible, post-tax benefits for modern life. Give your team the power of choice.
- [Wellness & Fitness Gym, mental health & wellbeing](https://hi.sideup.com/wellness-fitness?hsLang=en)
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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
## 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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## Complex tax law. Simple software.
Your CFO fears audits. Your HR team fears paperwork. SideUp eliminates both with a fully automated compliance engine.
### 1. Verify
SideUp connects directly to loan servicers to confirm the debt is real, active, and eligible for Section 127 support. No manual uploads, no fraud risk.
### 2. Pay
Funds never touch the employee's bank account. We route payments straight to the loan provider, ensuring 100% tax-free compliance.
### 3. Document
Come tax season, your team gets a single, audit-ready export of every payment. Zero manual reconciliation required.
Loan Verified
Sent to
Loan Servicer
IRS FORM 1098-E
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.
Giving
Maya Johnson•••• 2208
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.
+35
eNPS Points
Clients using SideUp consistently score +35 points higher than those relying on standard perks.
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\+ 23%
Profit
Employees who are happy with their benefits are more productive and can increase a company’s revenue by up to 23%.
10x
ROI
For every $1 spent on SideUp stipends, companies save $10 in retention costs and productivity gains.
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## Giving is just the start
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### [FAMILY Family Care Childcare, elder care, pet care, fertility support. Be there for their loved ones.  Learn more](https://hi.sideup.com/family-care?hsLang=en)
### [Essential Utilities & Essentials Phone bills, electricity, gas, water, internet. Cover the basics that matter. .png) Learn more](https://hi.sideup.com/utilities-essentials-bills?hsLang=en)
### [Lifestyle Food Lunch stipends, grocery delivery, meal kits, coffee runs. Fuel their day. .png) Learn more](https://hi.sideup.com/food?hsLang=en)
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.
✓
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
[List your business](https://hi.sideup.com/marketplace?type=list&hsLang=en)[Nominate a local favorite](https://hi.sideup.com/marketplace?type=nominate&hsLang=en)
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.
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