Gates Foundation Matching Gift Program
Gates Foundation matches employee donations at 3:1 based on available guidelines.
Yes. Gates Foundation matches eligible employee donations at 3:1. The listed minimum gift is $25. The maximum match is $30,000. Requests are due within one year of donation date.
Donated recently? Open the matching-gift instructions and submit the request while the receipt is handy.
Go to Gates Foundation's matching portalgatesfoundation.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
Gates Foundation 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 nearly all other nonprofits
Nonprofit eligibility: Most 501(c)(3) public charities; religious institutions are not matched for exclusively religious purposes.
Faith-based eligibility: Conditional.
Gates 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 Gates 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 while the gift is still eligible: within one year of donation date.
Submit through the matching portal at gatesfoundation.benevity.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Gates Foundation match employee donations?
Yes. Gates Foundation has a listed matching gift program for eligible employee donations.
What is Gates Foundation's matching gift ratio?
Gates Foundation's listed matching gift ratio is 3:1.
What is Gates Foundation's matching gift maximum?
Gates Foundation's listed maximum match is $30,000.
What is Gates Foundation's matching gift deadline?
Requests are due within one year of donation date.
Are part-time Gates Foundation employees eligible?
Yes. Part-time employees are listed as eligible.
Does Gates Foundation offer volunteer grants?
Yes. Volunteer grants are listed as available.
Does Gates Foundation match donations to religious organizations?
DTD-hosted Gates Foundation form says contributions to religious institutions are not matched for exclusively religious purposes; faith-affiliated nonprofits require purpose review.
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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