{"id":23505,"date":"2023-03-01T00:00:42","date_gmt":"2023-03-01T08:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pro-migration.local\/?p=23505"},"modified":"2025-06-10T11:35:34","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T18:35:34","slug":"company-donation-match","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gofundme.to\/__proxy\/pro.gofundme.com\/c\/blog\/company-donation-match\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Matching Gift Programs to Fuel Your Fundraising"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many businesses\u00a0<\/span>match employee donations<\/span>\u00a0to charitable causes through\u00a0<\/span>corporate matching gift programs<\/span>. In fact, research shows that more than 65% of Fortune 500 companies participate in this type of charitable workplace giving.\u00b9<\/span><\/p>\n

And the trend continues, with more and more corporations offering\u00a0<\/span>nonprofit matching gifts<\/a>\u00a0each year. While it can be difficult to keep track of them all, keep an eye out for these top programs as your nonprofit considers future\u00a0<\/span>corporate giving <\/span>initiatives<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. General Electric<\/h2>\n

Minimum match amount<\/strong><\/span>: $25<\/span><\/p>\n

Maximum match amount<\/strong><\/span>: $5,000<\/span><\/p>\n

Match ratio<\/strong><\/span>: 1:1<\/span><\/p>\n

Eligible employees<\/strong><\/span>:\u00a0<\/span>Full-Time<\/span>\u00a0and Part-Time\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Did You Know?<\/h3>

General Electric<\/span>\u00a0launched the first-known example of a\u00a0<\/span>corporate matching gift program<\/span>\u00a0for its employees in 1954. Since then, the corporation has matched more than $1 billion in donation revenue.<\/span><\/p> <\/div>\n\n \n

The\u00a0<\/span>GE Foundation<\/a>\u00a0matches gifts to most approved nonprofit causes. That includes kindergarten through grade 12 schools, higher education institutions, health and human services, art and cultural organizations, civic and community organizations, environmental organizations, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n

Current employees<\/span>\u00a0looking to participate must submit their\u00a0<\/span>matching gift requests<\/span>\u00a0by April 15 of the following calendar year after making a donation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Takeaway:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>Because GE offers a generous grace period for its request deadline, consider sending start-of-year reminders to eligible donors who have yet to submit their match from the previous year.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Coca-Cola<\/h2>\n

Minimum match amount<\/strong><\/span>: $25<\/span><\/p>\n

Maximum match amount<\/strong><\/span>: $20,000<\/span><\/p>\n

Match ratio<\/strong><\/span>: 2:1<\/span><\/p>\n

Eligible employees<\/strong><\/span>:\u00a0<\/span>Full-Time<\/span>\u00a0and Retired\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Coca-Cola Company<\/a>\u00a0matches<\/span>\u00a0employee donations to\u00a0<\/span>educational institutions<\/span>, arts and culture organizations, environmental nonprofits, and other select charities.<\/span><\/p>\n

One component of its program that makes\u00a0<\/span>Coca-Cola<\/span>\u00a0stand out is its generous 2:1\u00a0<\/span>gift ratio<\/span>. The company will match $10,000 worth of employee donations per employee (or\u00a0<\/span>retiree<\/span>) each year at a 2:1 ratio. That means up to $20,000 of matches are available per employee annually.<\/span><\/p>\n

To secure a\u00a0<\/span>company match<\/span>, eligible donors should complete their\u00a0<\/span>matching gift requests<\/span>\u00a0by February 28 of the following calendar year after making the donation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Takeaway:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>Be sure to emphasize that a matching gift enables\u00a0<\/span>Coca-Cola<\/span>\u00a0employees to triple their donations for your cause. This can be an even better motivator than the typical 1:1 donation\u00a0<\/span>match ratio<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Soros Fund Management<\/h2>\n

Minimum match amount<\/strong><\/span>: $25<\/span><\/p>\n

Maximum match amount<\/strong><\/span>: $100,000<\/span><\/p>\n

Match ratio<\/strong><\/span>: Up to 2:1<\/span><\/p>\n

Eligible employees<\/strong><\/span>:\u00a0<\/span>Full-Time<\/span><\/p>\n

Soros Fund Management LLC, the principal asset manager for the\u00a0<\/span>Open Society Foundations<\/a>, offers one of the highest maximum-matching gift amounts at $100,000 per employee each year to qualifying organizations. This, fortunately, includes most registered nonprofits.<\/span><\/p>\n

To qualify for a match, donors must submit requests for corporate funds within a year of the initial donation via the company\u2019s online matching gift portal.<\/span><\/p>\n

Takeaway:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>With such a lofty maximum match, make sure you identify any mid-size or major donors that work for this company. This is a great way to quickly double already-large donations.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Microsoft<\/h2>\n

Minimum match amount<\/strong><\/span>: $1<\/span><\/p>\n

Maximum match amount<\/strong><\/span>: $15,000<\/span><\/p>\n

Match ratio<\/strong><\/span>: 1:1<\/span><\/p>\n

Eligible employees<\/strong><\/span>:\u00a0<\/span>Full-Time<\/span>\u00a0and Part-Time<\/span><\/p>\n

Microsoft<\/a>\u00a0matches employee donations of time and money to US-based tax-exempt 501(c)(3) or international-equivalent public charities that meet\u00a0<\/span>Microsoft<\/span>\u00a0Philanthropies\u2019 eligibility criteria and register with Benevity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

These\u00a0<\/span>nonprofit organizations<\/span>\u00a0include\u00a0<\/span>educational institutions<\/span>, health and human services, arts and cultural organizations, civic and community organizations, environmental organizations, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The 1:1 match of up to $15,000 has the potential to drive a major impact for all qualified nonprofits. Additionally, Microsoft matches volunteer time at $25 per hour. You can also purchase and donate items from the\u00a0<\/span>Microsoft<\/span>\u00a0Store or a company store.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Donors can submit\u00a0<\/span>match requests<\/span>\u00a0for donations made at any point in the last 12 months.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Takeaway:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>Carve out the time to\u00a0<\/span>register with Benevity<\/a>,\u00a0<\/span>Microsoft<\/span>\u2019s giving service provider. Opportunities are also available with Benevity\u2019s other corporate clients, creating connections to even more potential volunteers and donors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

5. State Street Corporation<\/h2>\n

Minimum match amount<\/strong><\/span>: $25<\/span><\/p>\n

Maximum match amount<\/strong><\/span>: $40,000<\/span><\/p>\n

Match ratio<\/strong><\/span>: 1:1<\/span><\/p>\n

Eligible employees<\/strong><\/span>:\u00a0<\/span>Full-Time<\/span>\u00a0and Part-Time<\/span><\/p>\n

State Street Foundation<\/a>, the charitable arm of State Street Corporation, offers a matching gift program that monetizes employee volunteer time, matches donations, and supports fundraising efforts to help serve local communities.<\/p>\n

Eligible nonprofits for State Street\u2019s donation matching programs include educational institutions, health and human services, arts and cultural organizations, environmental organizations, and more. Exclusions include religious organizations, political organizations, and active military causes.<\/p>\n

State Street offers two different matching gift programs for employees:<\/p>\n

GiveMore<\/h3>\n

GiveMore is State Street\u2019s\u00a0<\/span>matching gift program<\/span>\u00a0that matches donations at a 1:1 ratio for most nonprofits.<\/span><\/p>\n

Matching gift limits vary by role:<\/span><\/p>\n