American Water Charitable Foundation Matching Gift Program
American Water Charitable Foundation matches employee donations at 1:1 based on available guidelines.
Yes. American Water Charitable Foundation matches eligible employee donations at 1:1. The listed minimum gift is $1. The maximum match is $1,000. Requests are due by accepted on a rolling basis; processed quarterly (3/31, 6/30, 9/30, 12/31).
Donated recently? Open the matching-gift instructions and submit the request while the receipt is handy.
Go to American Water Charitable Foundation's matching portalamwater.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 Water Charitable Foundation matches employee donations under the guidelines below:
- Higher education
- Health and human services
- Arts and cultural organizations
- Environmental groups
- Civic and community organizations
- And many other nonprofits
Nonprofit eligibility: Wide range of nonprofits including higher education, health and human services, arts and cultural, environmental, civic/community, and many other nonprofits; DTD-hosted foundation guidelines require qualifying 501(c)(3) public charities.
Faith-based eligibility: Excluded.
American Water Charitable 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 American Water Charitable 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 by accepted on a rolling basis; processed quarterly (3/31, 6/30, 9/30, 12/31).
Submit through the matching portal at amwater.benevity.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does American Water Charitable Foundation match employee donations?
Yes. American Water Charitable Foundation has a listed matching gift program for eligible employee donations.
What is American Water Charitable Foundation's matching gift ratio?
American Water Charitable Foundation's listed matching gift ratio is 1:1.
What is American Water Charitable Foundation's matching gift maximum?
American Water Charitable Foundation's listed maximum match is $1,000.
What is American Water Charitable Foundation's matching gift deadline?
Requests are due by accepted on a rolling basis; processed quarterly (3/31, 6/30, 9/30, 12/31).
Are part-time American Water Charitable Foundation employees eligible?
Yes. Part-time employees are listed as eligible.
Does American Water Charitable Foundation offer volunteer grants?
Yes. Volunteer grants are listed as available.
Does American Water Charitable Foundation match donations to religious organizations?
DTD-hosted American Water Charitable Foundation guidelines exclude donations to religious or political organizations, in-kind gifts, and fundraising; treat faith-based donations as not eligible unless American Water confirms a separate qualifying charitable program.
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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