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Because it's a 501(3)(c) non-profit foundation? Why do you ask the question, this is standard stuff in the U. S.?

They may not be in or from the US or know much about the US.

Hence my question: they could also just be snarky, and hence a waste of time to give a more detailed answer.

Often the company gets kudos from the charity for matching employee donations, in addition to the tax deduction for the amount they match.

Because they use Signal to secure work comms, and it's a steal even with a donation of n amount?

Or was this snark?