Employer gift matching

3M Matching Gift Program

3M matches employee donations at up to 1:1 based on available guidelines.

Quick answer

Yes. 3M matches eligible employee donations at up to 1:1. The listed minimum gift is $1. The maximum match is $1,000. Requests are due by same calendar year as the donor gift.

Donated recently? Open the matching-gift instructions and submit the request while the receipt is handy.

Go to 3M's matching portal
You'll go to 3M's matching-gift portal:
3m.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.

Match ratioup to 1:1
Minimum gift$1
Maximum match$1,000
Submission deadlineby December 31 of the donation year
Eligible employeesFull-time and part-time employees
RetireesNot currently listed as eligible
Volunteer grantsAvailable
Faith-based eligibilityConditional

Employee Eligibility Requirements

The following employee types may be eligible for matching.

Full-TimeYes
Part-TimeYes
RetiredNo
Volunteer GrantsYes

Matching Gift Program Details

3M matches employee donations under the guidelines below:

  • U.S. 501(c)(3) public charities, schools, and public-serving independent non-religious affiliated programs of houses of worship/churches; houses of worship/churches are otherwise excluded
  • Faith Based Conditional
  • Faith-based eligibility: Conditional
  • Volunteer grant program is also listed

Nonprofit eligibility: U.S. 501(c)(3) public charities, schools, and public-serving independent non-religious affiliated programs of houses of worship/churches; houses of worship/churches are otherwise excluded.

Faith-based eligibility: Conditional.

3M Matching Gift Submission Process

Submission mode: Employee Required. Employees should submit the matching gift request through the employer's giving portal or matching process.

  1. Find your donation receipt.
  2. Open 3M's matching-gift portal or employee giving process.
  3. Search for the nonprofit you donated to.
  4. Enter the donation amount and donation date.
  5. Upload or reference your receipt if requested.
  6. Submit by same calendar year as the donor gift.

Submit through the matching portal at 3m.benevity.org.

Submission Deadline
by December 31 of the donation year

Frequently Asked Questions

Does 3M match employee donations?

Yes. 3M has a listed matching gift program for eligible employee donations.

What is 3M's matching gift ratio?

3M's listed matching gift ratio is up to 1:1.

What is 3M's matching gift maximum?

3M's listed maximum match is $1,000.

What is 3M's matching gift deadline?

Requests are due by same calendar year as the donor gift.

Are part-time 3M employees eligible?

Yes. Part-time employees are listed as eligible.

Does 3M offer volunteer grants?

Yes. Volunteer grants are listed as available.

Does 3M match donations to religious organizations?

3M official 2025 Community Giving Match guideline allows public-serving independent non-religious affiliated programs of houses of worship/churches and excludes houses of worship/churches except as permitted.

Last updatedJune 4, 2026

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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