American Express Matching Gift Program
American Express matches employee donations at up to 2:1 based on available guidelines.
Yes. American Express matches eligible employee donations at up to 2:1. The listed minimum gift is $25. The maximum match is $8,000. Requests are due by forms must be submitted and received for matching within six months of the date of gift.
Donated recently? Open the matching-gift instructions and submit the request while the receipt is handy.
Go to American Express's matching portalamex.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
American Express 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 many other nonprofits
Nonprofit eligibility: Most nonprofits; houses of worship and religious programs primarily propagating a faith are excluded, while independently run nonsectarian social-service programs affiliated with religious organizations may qualify.
Faith-based eligibility: Conditional.
American Express 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 Express'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 by forms must be submitted and received for matching within six months of the date of gift.
Submit through the matching portal at amex.benevity.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does American Express match employee donations?
Yes. American Express has a listed matching gift program for eligible employee donations.
What is American Express's matching gift ratio?
American Express's listed matching gift ratio is up to 2:1.
What is American Express's matching gift maximum?
American Express's listed maximum match is $8,000.
What is American Express's matching gift deadline?
Requests are due by forms must be submitted and received for matching within six months of the date of gift.
Are part-time American Express employees eligible?
Part-time eligibility is not disclosed in the available guidelines.
Does American Express offer volunteer grants?
Yes. Volunteer grants are listed as available.
Does American Express match donations to religious organizations?
DTD-hosted American Express guideline PDF excludes gifts to houses of worship and religious programs whose principal purpose is propagating a faith, but allows independently run programs affiliated with religious organizations when restricted to nonsectarian projects serving the community without religious teaching or requirements.
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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