Employer gift matching

Coinstar Matching Gift Program

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

Quick answer

Yes. Coinstar matches eligible employee donations at 1:1. The listed minimum gift is $50. The maximum match is $5,000. Requests are due by January 31 of the year following the donation date.

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

Go to Coinstar's matching portal
You'll go to Coinstar's matching-gift portal:
coinstar.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$5,000
Submission deadlineJanuary 31 of the year following the donation date
Eligible employeesFull-time and part-time employees
RetireesNot currently listed as eligible
Volunteer grantsAvailable
Faith-based eligibilityNot disclosed

Employee Eligibility Requirements

The following employee types may be eligible for matching.

Full-TimeYes
Part-TimeYes
RetiredNo
Volunteer GrantsYes

Matching Gift Program Details

Coinstar 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
  • And many other nonprofits

Nonprofit eligibility: Most nonprofits including educational institutions, health and human services, arts and cultural organizations, civic/community organizations, environmental organizations, and many other nonprofits.

Faith-based eligibility: Not disclosed.

Coinstar 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 Coinstar'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 January 31 of the year following the donation date.

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

Submission Deadline
January 31 of the year following the donation date

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Coinstar match employee donations?

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

What is Coinstar's matching gift ratio?

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

What is Coinstar's matching gift maximum?

Coinstar's listed maximum match is $5,000.

What is Coinstar's matching gift deadline?

Requests are due by January 31 of the year following the donation date.

Are part-time Coinstar employees eligible?

Yes. Part-time employees are listed as eligible.

Does Coinstar offer volunteer grants?

Yes. Volunteer grants are listed as available.

Does Coinstar match donations to religious organizations?

Public Double the Donation page lists broad nonprofit categories but does not explicitly resolve faith-based or houses-of-worship eligibility.

Last updatedJune 5, 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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