First Energy Foundation Matching Gift Program
First Energy Foundation matches employee donations at 1:1 based on available guidelines.
Yes. First Energy Foundation matches eligible employee donations at 1:1. The listed minimum gift is $25. The maximum match is $5,000. Requests are due by organization must submit by December 1 for current calendar-year total.
Donated recently? Open the matching-gift instructions and submit the request while the receipt is handy.
Go to First Energy Foundation's matching portalfirstenergy.benevity.org
Employees should submit the matching gift request through the employer's giving portal or matching process.
Quick Facts
These are the available rules for gifts that may qualify for matching.
Employee Eligibility Requirements
The following employee types may be eligible for matching.
Matching Gift Program Details
First Energy Foundation matches employee donations under the guidelines below:
- 501(c)(3) nonprofits located in FirstEnergy service territory or where FirstEnergy conducts business; ineligible contributions include religious, political, or legislative activities
- Religious Activity Excluded
- Faith-based eligibility: Conditional
Nonprofit eligibility: 501(c)(3) nonprofits located in FirstEnergy service territory or where FirstEnergy conducts business; ineligible contributions include religious, political, or legislative activities.
Faith-based eligibility: Conditional.
First Energy Foundation Matching Gift Submission Process
Submission mode: Employee Required. Employees should submit the matching gift request through the employer's giving portal or matching process.
- Find your donation receipt.
- Open First Energy Foundation's matching-gift portal or employee giving process.
- Search for the nonprofit you donated to.
- Enter the donation amount and donation date.
- Upload or reference your receipt if requested.
- Submit by organization must submit by December 1 for current calendar-year total.
Submit through the matching portal at firstenergy.benevity.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does First Energy Foundation match employee donations?
Yes. First Energy Foundation has a listed matching gift program for eligible employee donations.
What is First Energy Foundation's matching gift ratio?
First Energy Foundation's listed matching gift ratio is 1:1.
What is First Energy Foundation's matching gift maximum?
First Energy Foundation's listed maximum match is $5,000.
What is First Energy Foundation's matching gift deadline?
Requests are due by organization must submit by December 1 for current calendar-year total.
Are part-time First Energy Foundation employees eligible?
Part-time eligibility is not disclosed in the available guidelines.
Does First Energy Foundation offer volunteer grants?
Volunteer grants are not currently listed as available.
Does First Energy Foundation match donations to religious organizations?
Current DTD-hosted FirstEnergy form lists religious, political, or legislative activities among ineligible contributions. Form:.
Program details may change, so employees should confirm current requirements inside the employer giving portal or with their HR, benefits, or social impact team.
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