Starbucks Foundation Matching Gift Program
Starbucks Foundation matches employee donations at 1:1 based on available guidelines.
Yes. Starbucks Foundation matches eligible employee donations at 1:1. The listed minimum gift is $10. The maximum match is $1,000. Requests are due within 90 days of donation date.
Donated recently? Open the matching-gift instructions and submit the request while the receipt is handy.
Go to Starbucks Foundation's matching portalstarbucks.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
Starbucks Foundation matches employee donations under the guidelines below:
- Most nonprofits including education, health and human services, arts and cultural organizations, civic/community organizations, environmental organizations, and nearly all other nonprofits are listed
- Broad 501c3
- Volunteer grant program is also listed
Nonprofit eligibility: Most nonprofits including education, health and human services, arts and cultural organizations, civic/community organizations, environmental organizations, and nearly all other nonprofits are listed.
Faith-based eligibility: Not disclosed.
Starbucks 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 Starbucks 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 90 days of donation date.
Submit through the matching portal at starbucks.benevity.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Starbucks Foundation match employee donations?
Yes. Starbucks Foundation has a listed matching gift program for eligible employee donations.
What is Starbucks Foundation's matching gift ratio?
Starbucks Foundation's listed matching gift ratio is 1:1.
What is Starbucks Foundation's matching gift maximum?
Starbucks Foundation's listed maximum match is $1,000.
What is Starbucks Foundation's matching gift deadline?
Requests are due within 90 days of donation date.
Are part-time Starbucks Foundation employees eligible?
Yes. Part-time employees are listed as eligible.
Does Starbucks Foundation offer volunteer grants?
Yes. Volunteer grants are listed as available.
Does Starbucks Foundation match donations to religious organizations?
Public DTD page lists broad nonprofit categories and nearly all other nonprofits; faith-based eligibility is not explicit.
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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