HOW EMPLOYEES 1ST WORKS: How to Start a Fund


We can have your fund up quickly to respond to your employees’ needs.

Employees 1st makes grants to your hardship-struck workers on your behalf. It’s straightforward. You open a charitable fund and put money in it. We do the rest: determine the need based on your criteria and deliver grants via check or digital payment systems. We also provide regular updates on grant activity. Grants are usually tax-free for employees.

START A FUND -

Your company creates an Employees 1st Fund. This takes only a few minutes of your time.

DONATE TO THE FUND -

You make tax-deductible donations to your fund. Your employees and vendors can add to the fund online.

CRITERIA DEFINED - You determine who can apply, what events are eligible, when applications can be submitted, amount of grants.

CUSTOM PORTAL - We create a custom online application and branded donation webpage.

EDUCATE EMPLOYEES -

We provide a handbook and optional marketing packet to help educate your employees about your fund.


What is Employees 1st? Watch the video above.

How does Employees 1st work? Watch the video above.