Does Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation match employee donations?

Yes. Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has a listed matching gift program for eligible employee donations.

Are part-time Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation employees eligible?

Yes. Part-time employees are listed as eligible.

Does Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation offer volunteer grants?

Yes. Volunteer grants are listed as available.

Does Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation match donations to religious organizations?

DTD-hosted Gates Foundation form says contributions to religious institutions are not matched for exclusively religious purposes; faith-affiliated nonprofits require purpose review.

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Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Matching Gift Program

Q: What is Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's matching gift ratio?

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's listed matching gift ratio is 3:1.

Q: What is Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's matching gift maximum?

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's listed maximum match is $30,000.

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation matches employee donations at 3:1 based on available guidelines.

Quick answer

Yes. Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation matches eligible employee donations at 3:1. The listed minimum gift is $25. The maximum match is $30,000. Requests are due within one year of donation date.

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

Go to Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's matching portal

You'll go to Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's matching-gift portal:
gatesfoundation.benevity.org

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Matching Gift Program

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation match employee donations?

What is Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's matching gift ratio?

What is Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's matching gift maximum?

What is Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's matching gift deadline?

Are part-time Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation employees eligible?

Does Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation offer volunteer grants?

Does Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation match donations to religious organizations?

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