Big Lots Stores Matching Gift Program
Big Lots Stores matches employee donations at 1:1 based on available guidelines.
Yes. Big Lots Stores matches eligible employee donations at 1:1. The listed minimum gift is $25. The maximum match is $1,000.
Donated recently? Use the employer's matching process or HR benefits team with your donation receipt.
Use employer processEmployer matching process
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
Big Lots Stores matches employee donations under the guidelines below:
- Most nonprofits, including education, health and human services, arts and cultural, civic/community, environmental, and most 501(c)(3) organizations per source
- Broad 501c3
Nonprofit eligibility: Most nonprofits, including education, health and human services, arts and cultural, civic/community, environmental, and most 501(c)(3) organizations per source.
Faith-based eligibility: Not disclosed.
Big Lots Stores 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 Big Lots Stores'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.
The public source does not disclose a direct online portal. Donors should use their employer's matching process or HR benefits team to request the match.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Big Lots Stores match employee donations?
Yes. Big Lots Stores has a listed matching gift program for eligible employee donations.
What is Big Lots Stores's matching gift ratio?
Big Lots Stores's listed matching gift ratio is 1:1.
What is Big Lots Stores's matching gift maximum?
Big Lots Stores's listed maximum match is $1,000.
What is Big Lots Stores's matching gift deadline?
The submission deadline is not disclosed in the available guidelines.
Are part-time Big Lots Stores employees eligible?
Yes. Part-time employees are listed as eligible.
Does Big Lots Stores offer volunteer grants?
Volunteer grants are not currently listed as available.
Does Big Lots Stores match donations to religious organizations?
Public Double the Donation page lists broad nonprofit categories but describes the matching process as limited to Senior Leadership and Board members; faith-based eligibility is not resolved.
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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