Employer gift matching

Duke Energy Matching Gift Program

Duke Energy matches employee donations at 1:1 based on available guidelines.

Quick answer

Yes. Duke Energy matches eligible employee donations at 1:1. The listed minimum gift is $1. The maximum match is $2,500. Requests are due by 90 days preferred; January 31 following gift year final deadline.

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

Go to Duke Energy's matching portal
You'll go to Duke Energy's matching-gift portal:
dukeenergy.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.

Match ratio1:1
Minimum gift$1
Maximum match$2,500
Submission deadlineIdeally within 90 days of donation; all matching gift requests must be submitted by January 31 of the following year
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

Duke Energy 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 most other nonprofits

Nonprofit eligibility: Most nonprofits including education, health and human services, arts and cultural, civic and community, environmental, and most other nonprofits.

Faith-based eligibility: Not disclosed.

Duke Energy 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 Duke Energy'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 90 days preferred; January 31 following gift year final deadline.

Submit through the matching portal at dukeenergy.benevity.org.

Submission Deadline
Ideally within 90 days of donation; all matching gift requests must be submitted by January 31 of the following year

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Duke Energy match employee donations?

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

What is Duke Energy's matching gift ratio?

Duke Energy's listed matching gift ratio is 1:1.

What is Duke Energy's matching gift maximum?

Duke Energy's listed maximum match is $2,500.

What is Duke Energy's matching gift deadline?

Requests are due by 90 days preferred; January 31 following gift year final deadline.

Are part-time Duke Energy employees eligible?

Yes. Part-time employees are listed as eligible.

Does Duke Energy offer volunteer grants?

Yes. Volunteer grants are listed as available.

Does Duke Energy match donations to religious organizations?

Source lists most nonprofits and broad nonprofit categories; it does not explicitly disclose faith-based 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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