Member FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Matched Giving helps Freemason Members and Lodges make their generosity go further. Hand Heart Pocket matches eligible donations dollar for dollar, subject to the current program limits and eligibility requirements.
You’ll find the guidelines, eligibility information and application forms on our Matched Giving page.
Yes, individual UGLQ Members can apply for Matched Giving and can receive up to $500 in matched funding per financial year through Individual Dollars 4 Dollars and Dollars 4 Doers for an eligible charity. The individual application form and current program information are available on our Matched Giving page.
Yes, any group of two or more current UGLQ Members can apply together through Team Matched Giving. Teams can include Members from the same Lodge, different Lodges, associated Orders or any combination of Members.
Team applications can include donations, fundraising and volunteering and are matched dollar for dollar up to $15,000 per application, with additional boosts available. A separate application is required for each charity supported.
You’ll find details about how Team giving works and the Team Application Form on our Matched Giving page.
For every $5,000 a Team raises, donates or volunteers, Hand Heart Pocket provides a dollar-for-dollar match plus an additional $5,000 boost.
For example:
Raise $5,000 and the charity receives $15,000.
Raise $10,000 and the charity receives $30,000.
Raise $15,000 and the charity receives $45,000.
Yes. Individual Members can receive up to $500 in Matched Giving per financial year. Team applications can receive matched funding of up to $15,000 per application, with additional boost funding available for eligible Team applications.
To qualify for Matched Giving, a charity must:
Be registered with the ACNC
Hold DGR Category 1 status
Support communities in Queensland or Papua New Guinea
Support people in need
If you’re unsure about a particular charity, please contact our team before you apply and we can help.
Yes. You can apply for Matched Giving for different eligible charities, however a separate application is required for each charity. Team applications can support one charity per application.
Yes. However, the same donation or volunteer hours can only be counted once and cannot be matched under both an Individual and Team application.
Yes. Member volunteer time can be matched through Dollars 4 Doers and is valued at $50 per hour, subject to the current program limits and eligibility requirements.
For safety reasons, activities involving emergency response, rescue work, driving vehicles or working directly with animals are generally not eligible for Matched Giving. If you’re unsure about a particular activity, please contact us before applying.
Yes. Team applications can include fundraising activities, provided the activity is conducted with the charity’s knowledge and approval and the charity is authorised to fundraise. Supporting evidence must be included with your application.
You’ll find the Individual and Team Application Forms, along with the Matched Giving guidelines and brochure, on our Matched Giving page.
The supporting evidence depends on the activity:
Donations: A tax-deductible receipt showing the amount, charity name, ABN and date.
Fundraising: A bank deposit receipt or charity confirmation together with evidence of the deposit.
Volunteering: A letter from the charity confirming volunteer hours, dates and ABN.
Once we receive your application, we’ll review it alongside the supporting evidence you have provided. If any additional information is needed, our team will contact you.
If approved, your chosen charity will be invited by Good2Give to complete a short onboarding process so the matched contribution can be distributed.
Most applications are reviewed and processed within 4 to 6 weeks, provided all required supporting documentation has been supplied.
Applications that require additional information, involve charity eligibility checks or are submitted during peak periods may take a little longer. To help avoid delays, make sure your application form is complete and includes all required evidence.
If you’re unsure whether to use an Individual or Team application, have questions about charity eligibility or need help with your application, we are here to assist.