Ways to Give / Employer Matching

You give.
Your impact grows.

Your employer may match your donation to YouthBuild Lake County, helping your generosity reach even further.

See how matching works

Employer matching gifts

A benefit at work.
An opportunity to give more.

A matching gift is a donation your employer makes in response to your eligible contribution. If your workplace offers a match, a few extra steps could bring additional support to YBLC without another gift from you.

$100Your gift
$100Employer match
$200For YBLC

Example of an approved dollar-for-dollar match. Eligibility, matching rates, and limits vary by employer.

Three steps to make more possible.

Your employer’s benefits or giving portal is the best place to start.

01 / CHECK

Find your workplace benefit.

Search your employee giving portal or ask Human Resources about matching gifts. Check which donations qualify and when your request is due.

02 / GIVE

Make your gift to YBLC.

Donate and save your receipt. Already made a gift? Check whether it is still within your employer’s matching window.

Make a donation
03 / REQUEST

Submit your match.

Complete your employer’s online request or matching form using the YBLC details below. Our team can help with verification and supporting information.

Details for your request.

Legal name
YBLC Inc. (YouthBuild Lake County)
Tax ID (EIN)
20-0549865
Charitable status
501(c)(3) public charity
Mailing address
2527 Green Bay Rd
North Chicago, IL 60064

A little help goes a long way

Have a match in mind?

Need a receipt, organization information, or help with your employer’s paperwork? Our Development team can help you take the next step.

Get matching gift help Call 847-473-3483development@youthbuildlakecounty.org

Frequently asked questions.

How do I find out whether my employer matches gifts?

Check your employee benefits or workplace giving portal, or ask your Human Resources team. Look for the program’s eligible organizations, minimum gift, annual limit, matching rate, and submission deadline.

I already donated. Can I still request a match?

Possibly. Many matching programs allow requests after a donation, but the submission window depends on your employer. Have your donation receipt ready and check the deadline in your workplace giving portal.

Can my monthly gifts be matched?

Ask your employer whether recurring donations qualify and whether you should submit each gift separately or request a match for multiple gifts together. Our Development team can help with donation records.

What if YouthBuild Lake County doesn’t appear in the portal?

Try searching by our legal name, YBLC Inc., or EIN 20-0549865. If you still can’t find us, contact our Development team. We can help provide information your employer or giving platform may need.

Does YBLC submit the request for me?

You generally start the request through your employer’s program. Our Development team can help with donation verification and organization information if the program requires it. Your employer determines approval and payment timing.

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