American Electric Power System Matching Gift Program
American Electric Power System matches employee donations at 1:1 based on available guidelines.
Yes. American Electric Power System matches eligible employee donations at 1:1. The listed minimum gift is $250. The maximum match is $1,000.
Donated recently? Open the matching-gift instructions and submit the request while the receipt is handy.
Go to American Electric Power System's matching portalaep.yourcause.com
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
American Electric Power System 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.
American Electric Power System 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 American Electric Power System'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 the request before the employer's current deadline.
Submit through the matching portal at aep.yourcause.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does American Electric Power System match employee donations?
Yes. American Electric Power System has a listed matching gift program for eligible employee donations.
What is American Electric Power System's matching gift ratio?
American Electric Power System's listed matching gift ratio is 1:1.
What is American Electric Power System's matching gift maximum?
American Electric Power System's listed maximum match is $1,000.
What is American Electric Power System's matching gift deadline?
The submission deadline is not disclosed in the available guidelines.
Are part-time American Electric Power System employees eligible?
Part-time eligibility is not disclosed in the available guidelines.
Does American Electric Power System offer volunteer grants?
Volunteer grants are not currently listed as available.
Does American Electric Power System match donations to religious organizations?
AEP matching is limited to higher education; the official AEP Higher Education Matching Gifts information sheet excludes contributions to seminaries or theological schools.
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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