Disaster Relief Funds for Corporate Employers

When disaster strikes and employees are affected, employers may provide financial assistance to their employees through corporate foundations and employer-sponsored funds at community foundations. The legal framework governing employee hardship assistance programs can vary, though, depending on the manner and structure of the charitable assistance, the degree of employer involvement, and the nature of the disaster. This resource, Disaster Relief Funds for Corporate Employers, offers guidance to employers who want to help their employees as they navigate the options, rules, and considerations for helping when it's needed most. 

Note: This resource is limited to domestic disasters and focuses exclusively on disaster-related assistance provided through corporate foundations, corporate donor-advised funds, and employer-sponsored funds at community foundations. For guidance on assistance provided by individual donors, please see Disaster Relief Funds in the Community.