Matching Gifts

Many companies offer matching gift benefits to their employees, doubling the value of their charitable contributions. These donations make a critical difference for Lake Erie Council, Boy Scouts of America.

Before you make your gift to Lake Erie Council, with your company's human resources or benefits office to see if your employer has a corporate matching gift program that will make your support go twice as far. 

The matching gift process differs from company to company. Some require a completed paper acknowledgment form, while others have an online system. Others still request that claims be filed by telephone. In any case, if your company does provide a matching gift claim form, please complete it and send it to:

Lake Erie Council, BSA
P.O. BOX 93388
CLEVELAND, OHIO 44101-5388

Karen Viveros
Email: karen.viveros@scouting.org

Some companies require signed originals, but others may accept faxed forms. Please check with your employer to be sure before you fax your claim form to the development office at 216.861.3431.

For all other matching gift questions, please call: 216.331.4602.