Throughout the Annual Giving Drive, employees often ask why their favorite nonprofit is not part of the King County Employee Giving Program (KCEGP). Now is the time to help your favorite nonprofit by submitting a nonprofit referral!  

When a  nonprofit participates in the KCEGP it allows King County employees to support that nonprofit through our program. It also allows employees to use their sick leave for volunteering benefit with that nonprofit. 

Referrals go a long way to encourage nonprofits to apply. When nonprofits receive a referral, they know that someone is thinking about them. All referred nonprofits are included in outreach efforts. As part of these efforts, nonprofits receive updates about the upcoming application cycle and resources to help them complete their application. You can review the list of current nonprofits and submit a referral if you don’t see your favorite nonprofit listed. 

New and returning nonprofits must apply every year. When a nonprofit applies, they submit all required information and documents. All nonprofits that submit an application and meet the eligibility criteria are accepted. Employees will be notified if the nonprofit they refer does not meet eligibility criteria. Applications will be open April 1 – 21, 2026.  

Past employee referrals include: 

• Tukwila Children’s Foundation (KCEGP Code 10211) 
• Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance (KCEGP Code 9152) 
• Duwamish Tribal Services (KCEGP Code 0963) 

…and so many more! Refer your favorite nonprofits today!