Employer gift matching

Darden Matching Gift Program

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

Quick answer

Yes. Darden matches eligible employee donations at 1:1. The listed minimum gift is $100. The maximum match is $10,000. Requests are due by December 31 of the calendar year the donation was made.

Donated recently? Use the employer's matching process or HR benefits team with your donation receipt.

Use employer process

Submission path for this employer:
Employer 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.

Match ratio1:1

Minimum gift$100

Maximum match$10,000

Submission deadlineDecember 31 of the calendar year the donation was made

Eligible employeesFull-time and part-time employees

RetireesListed as eligible

Volunteer grantsNot listed as available

Faith-based eligibilityNot disclosed

Employee Eligibility Requirements

The following employee types may be eligible for matching.

Full-TimeYes

Part-TimeYes

RetiredYes

Volunteer GrantsNo

Matching Gift Program Details

Darden matches employee donations under the guidelines below:

Only eligible 501(c)(3) educational organizations
Program Category Restricted

Nonprofit eligibility: Only eligible 501(c)(3) educational organizations.

Faith-based eligibility: Not disclosed.

Darden 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 Darden'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 by December 31 of the calendar year the donation was made.

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.

Submission Deadline

December 31 of the calendar year the donation was made

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Darden match employee donations?

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

What is Darden's matching gift ratio?

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

What is Darden's matching gift maximum?

Darden's listed maximum match is $10,000.

What is Darden's matching gift deadline?

Requests are due by December 31 of the calendar year the donation was made.

Are part-time Darden employees eligible?

Yes. Part-time employees are listed as eligible.

Does Darden offer volunteer grants?

Volunteer grants are not currently listed as available.

Does Darden match donations to religious organizations?

Public Double the Donation page restricts matches to eligible 501(c)(3) educational organizations; faith-based eligibility is not explicitly resolved.

Last updatedJune 4, 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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