Cisco Matching Gift Program
Cisco matches employee donations at 1:1 based on available guidelines.
Yes. Cisco matches eligible employee donations at 1:1. The listed minimum gift is $1. The maximum match is $10,000.
Donated recently? Open the matching-gift instructions and submit the request while the receipt is handy.
Go to Cisco's matching portalcisco.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
Cisco matches employee donations under the guidelines below:
- Educational institutions (K-12 included)
- Health and human services
- Arts and cultural organizations
- Civic and community organizations
- Environmental organizations
Nonprofit eligibility: Most nonprofit organizations, including education, health and human services, arts and cultural, civic/community, environmental, many other 501(c)(3) organizations, and international 501(c)(3)-equivalent organizations per source.
Faith-based eligibility: Not disclosed.
Cisco 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 Cisco'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 cisco.benevity.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cisco match employee donations?
Yes. Cisco has a listed matching gift program for eligible employee donations.
What is Cisco's matching gift ratio?
Cisco's listed matching gift ratio is 1:1.
What is Cisco's matching gift maximum?
Cisco's listed maximum match is $10,000.
What is Cisco's matching gift deadline?
The submission deadline is not disclosed in the available guidelines.
Are part-time Cisco employees eligible?
Yes. Part-time employees are listed as eligible.
Does Cisco offer volunteer grants?
Yes. Volunteer grants are listed as available.
Does Cisco match donations to religious organizations?
Public Double the Donation page lists broad 501(c)(3) and international equivalent eligibility but does not explicitly resolve faith-based or houses-of-worship eligibility; membership-benefit restrictions apply; treat faith eligibility as employer review required.
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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