Caterpillar 10:1 Match – Limited Time Offer
Your Gift to LUM Can Be Matched 10:1 — Through May 2 Only
A rare opportunity is now underway. In celebration of the Caterpillar Centennial, the Caterpillar Foundation is offering a special 10:1 match on donations made by Caterpillar employees to eligible nonprofits—including Lafayette Urban Ministry.
From now until May 2, donations to LUM made by eligible donors and submitted through the Caterpillar Cares portal can be matched tenfold. A $500 gift becomes $5,500, dramatically increasing the impact of support for local families, immigrants, children, and individuals experiencing homelessness.
There is no limit on how much LUM can receive through this match. However, each donor may contribute up to $500 for a match of $5,000. The 10:1 match is available only until the Caterpillar Foundation reaches its $10 million cap for this program, so early participation is strongly encouraged.
Two Simple Steps
- Donate – Make a donation to LUM between April 21 and May 2
- Caterpillar Cares Portal – Enter your submissions into the Caterpillar Cares portal by May 2 at 11:59 p.m. ET
Match Details
- Eligible donors: Current Caterpillar employees
- Match window: April 21 to May 2, 2025
- Minimum gift: $25
- Maximum match per donor: $500 matched at 10:1 ($5,000) = $5,500 for LUM
- No cap on the total funds LUM may receive
- Matched funds will be distributed to charities by August 2025
If a donation has already been made, be sure it has been entered in the Caterpillar Cares portal before the deadline. If not, there is still time to act before the opportunity closes or the funding cap is reached.
Those who are not Caterpillar employees can help by sharing this opportunity with someone who is. Each matched gift can provide a lasting and amplified impact.
Thank you for standing with LUM during this unique opportunity to multiply generosity and service tenfold.