FOUNDATION AMERICAN EXPRESS Gift Matching Program Matching Gift Program
FOUNDATION AMERICAN EXPRESS Gift Matching Program matches employee donations at up to 2:1 based on available guidelines.
Yes. FOUNDATION AMERICAN EXPRESS Gift Matching Program matches eligible employee donations at up to 2:1. The listed minimum gift is $25. The maximum match is $8,000. Requests are due by forms must be submitted and received for matching within six months of the date of gift.
Donated recently? Open the matching-gift instructions and submit the request while the receipt is handy.
Go to FOUNDATION AMERICAN EXPRESS Gift Matching Program's matching portalamex.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
FOUNDATION AMERICAN EXPRESS Gift Matching Program matches employee donations under the guidelines below:
- Educational institutions (K-12 included)
- Health and human services
- Arts and cultural organizations
- Civic and community organizations
- Environmental organizations
- And many other nonprofits
Nonprofit eligibility: Most nonprofits; houses of worship and religious programs primarily propagating a faith are excluded, while independently run nonsectarian social-service programs affiliated with religious organizations may qualify.
Faith-based eligibility: Conditional.
FOUNDATION AMERICAN EXPRESS Gift Matching Program 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 FOUNDATION AMERICAN EXPRESS Gift Matching Program'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 forms must be submitted and received for matching within six months of the date of gift.
Submit through the matching portal at amex.benevity.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does FOUNDATION AMERICAN EXPRESS Gift Matching Program match employee donations?
Yes. FOUNDATION AMERICAN EXPRESS Gift Matching Program has a listed matching gift program for eligible employee donations.
What is FOUNDATION AMERICAN EXPRESS Gift Matching Program's matching gift ratio?
FOUNDATION AMERICAN EXPRESS Gift Matching Program's listed matching gift ratio is up to 2:1.
What is FOUNDATION AMERICAN EXPRESS Gift Matching Program's matching gift maximum?
FOUNDATION AMERICAN EXPRESS Gift Matching Program's listed maximum match is $8,000.
What is FOUNDATION AMERICAN EXPRESS Gift Matching Program's matching gift deadline?
Requests are due by forms must be submitted and received for matching within six months of the date of gift.
Are part-time FOUNDATION AMERICAN EXPRESS Gift Matching Program employees eligible?
Part-time eligibility is not disclosed in the available guidelines.
Does FOUNDATION AMERICAN EXPRESS Gift Matching Program offer volunteer grants?
Yes. Volunteer grants are listed as available.
Does FOUNDATION AMERICAN EXPRESS Gift Matching Program match donations to religious organizations?
DTD-hosted American Express guideline PDF excludes gifts to houses of worship and religious programs whose principal purpose is propagating a faith, but allows independently run programs affiliated with religious organizations when restricted to nonsectarian projects serving the community without religious teaching or requirements.
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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