Blue Shield of California Matching Gift Program
Blue Shield of California matches employee donations at up to 2:1 based on available guidelines.
Yes. Blue Shield of California matches eligible employee donations at up to 2:1. The listed minimum gift is $10. The maximum match is $1,000.
Donated recently? Open the matching-gift instructions and submit the request while the receipt is handy.
Go to Blue Shield of California's matching portalshieldcares.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
Blue Shield of California matches employee donations under the guidelines below:
- Certain California-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits and local chapters of national organizations in healthcare, human service, civic/community, education, environmental, arts, and social service categories per source
- Geographic Restricted
- Volunteer grant program is also listed
Nonprofit eligibility: Certain California-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits and local chapters of national organizations in healthcare, human service, civic/community, education, environmental, arts, and social service categories per source.
Faith-based eligibility: Not disclosed.
Blue Shield of California 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 Blue Shield of California'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.
Submit through the matching portal at shieldcares.benevity.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Blue Shield of California match employee donations?
Yes. Blue Shield of California has a listed matching gift program for eligible employee donations.
What is Blue Shield of California's matching gift ratio?
Blue Shield of California's listed matching gift ratio is up to 2:1.
What is Blue Shield of California's matching gift maximum?
Blue Shield of California's listed maximum match is $1,000.
What is Blue Shield of California's matching gift deadline?
The submission deadline is not disclosed in the available guidelines.
Are part-time Blue Shield of California employees eligible?
Yes. Part-time employees are listed as eligible.
Does Blue Shield of California offer volunteer grants?
Yes. Volunteer grants are listed as available.
Does Blue Shield of California match donations to religious organizations?
Public Double the Donation page limits eligibility to certain California-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits and local chapters of national organizations in listed categories; 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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