Give Back Group Program Changes
April 15, 2024
Changes to the Give Back Groups Program Effective March 1, 2024.
Thank you for supporting your community through the Give Back Groups program! To ensure the long-term sustainability of the program, we have made some updates to the Give Back Groups donation-matching program guidelines, effective March 1, 2024. Please read over the updated guidelines before submitting your request. Guidelines for project start-up funds remain the same.
GBU will match funds raised for eligible organizations of up to $1,000 per participating insured member and up to $500 per participating social member (up to $5,000 per project).
Eligibility Guidelines
- The benefiting organization must be a 501(c)(3) organization listed on Charity Navigator or provide documentation of 501(c)(3) status OR
- Matching funds must be for specific funds, projects or programs for schools, churches, other religious organizations or civic organizations.
- Insured members may lead up to two Give Back Group projects per year and may participate in up to two additional projects.
- Social members may lead one Give Back Group project per year and may participate in one additional project.
AND the benefiting organization, fund, project or program must:
- Impact your local community OR
- Bring members of your community to work together for a cause outside your community, such as making care packages, or collecting items for those in need in other communities or countries.
Ineligible organizations, funds, projects or programs include those that:
- Are political.
- Are controversial or serve a negative purpose.
- Fund outreach or teaching of any specific religion or point of view.
- Provide general funds for schools, churches, other religious organizations or civic organizations. Send funds outside of the local community without bringing community members together to work together for a cause.
The maximum amount an organization may receive each year is $20,000.
GBU will approve a maximum of 13 projects per month. If fewer than 13 projects are submitted in a month, the balance of available projects can be carried over to the next month.
Choose how to help your community and start a Give Back Group or request project start-up funds today! Visit gbucares.org/give-back-groups.
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