AEP Matching Gift Program

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

AEP matches employee donations under the guidelines below:

• Higher education institutions only, including junior/community colleges, four-year colleges and universities, professional and graduate schools, and select other higher education institutions; seminaries and theological schools do not qualify
• Program Category Restricted
• Faith-based eligibility: Conditional

Nonprofit eligibility: Higher education institutions only, including junior/community colleges, four-year colleges and universities, professional and graduate schools, and select other higher education institutions; seminaries and theological schools do not qualify.

Faith-based eligibility: Conditional.

AEP 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 AEP'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 the request before the employer's current deadline.

Submit through the matching portal at aep.yourcause.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

Program details may change, so employees should confirm current requirements inside the employer giving portal or with their HR, benefits, or social impact team.