Employer gift matching

Aramark Matching Gift Program

Aramark matches employee donations at 1:1 based on available guidelines.

Quick answer

Yes. Aramark matches eligible employee donations at 1:1. The listed minimum gift is $50. The maximum match is $2,000. Requests are due by November 30 for year-end requests; otherwise limited by fiscal-year program funds.

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

Go to Aramark's matching portal
You'll go to Aramark's matching-gift portal:
aramark.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.

Match ratio1:1
Minimum gift$50
Maximum match$2,000
Submission deadlineNovember 30 for year-end requests; otherwise processed in order received until fiscal-year funds are exhausted
Eligible employeesFull-time employees
RetireesNot currently listed as eligible
Volunteer grantsNot listed as available
Faith-based eligibilityConditional

Employee Eligibility Requirements

The following employee types may be eligible for matching.

Full-TimeYes
Part-TimeNo
RetiredNo
Volunteer GrantsNo

Matching Gift Program Details

Aramark matches employee donations under the guidelines below:

  • Accredited U.S. colleges and universities, excluding fraternities, sororities, alumni associations, and athletic clubs; other 501(c)(3) organizations may qualify when the full-time employee also volunteers regularly or has volunteered at least ten hours during part of a year. Contributions to religious institutions are excluded, but educational and social-service affiliates of religious institutions may be eligible
  • Religious Activity Excluded
  • Faith-based eligibility: Conditional

Nonprofit eligibility: Accredited U.S. colleges and universities, excluding fraternities, sororities, alumni associations, and athletic clubs; other 501(c)(3) organizations may qualify when the full-time employee also volunteers regularly or has volunteered at least ten hours during part of a year. Contributions to religious institutions are excluded, but educational and social-service affiliates of religious institutions may be eligible.

Faith-based eligibility: Conditional.

Aramark 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 Aramark'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 November 30 for year-end requests; otherwise limited by fiscal-year program funds.

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

Submission Deadline
November 30 for year-end requests; otherwise processed in order received until fiscal-year funds are exhausted

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Aramark match employee donations?

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

What is Aramark's matching gift ratio?

Aramark's listed matching gift ratio is 1:1.

What is Aramark's matching gift maximum?

Aramark's listed maximum match is $2,000.

What is Aramark's matching gift deadline?

Requests are due by November 30 for year-end requests; otherwise limited by fiscal-year program funds.

Are part-time Aramark employees eligible?

No. Part-time employees are not currently listed as eligible.

Does Aramark offer volunteer grants?

Volunteer grants are not currently listed as available.

Does Aramark match donations to religious organizations?

Contributions to religious institutions are excluded, but educational and social-service religious affiliates may be eligible; other nonprofit matches also require employee volunteer involvement.

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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