Employer gift matching

Eli Lily & Company Matching Gift Program

Eli Lily & Company matches employee donations at 1:1 based on available guidelines.

Quick answer

Yes. Eli Lily & Company matches eligible employee donations at 1:1. The listed minimum gift is $25. The maximum match is $30,000. Requests are due within six months of gift date.

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

Go to Eli Lily & Company's matching portal
You'll go to Eli Lily & Company's matching-gift portal:
cybergrants.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$25
Maximum match$30,000
Submission deadlinecompleted forms must be received within six months of the date of gift
Eligible employeesFull-time and part-time employees
RetireesListed as eligible
Volunteer grantsAvailable
Faith-based eligibilityConditional

Employee Eligibility Requirements

The following employee types may be eligible for matching.

Full-TimeYes
Part-TimeYes
RetiredYes
Volunteer GrantsYes

Matching Gift Program Details

Eli Lily & Company matches employee donations under the guidelines below:

  • Nonprofits aligned with Lilly business and philanthropic interests, including education, arts/culture, environmental, racial justice, and health organizations; DTD-hosted guideline excludes primarily religious purposes and programs or works that promote or denigrate religions
  • Program Category Restricted
  • Faith-based eligibility: Conditional
  • Volunteer grant program is also listed

Nonprofit eligibility: Nonprofits aligned with Lilly business and philanthropic interests, including education, arts/culture, environmental, racial justice, and health organizations; DTD-hosted guideline excludes primarily religious purposes and programs or works that promote or denigrate religions.

Faith-based eligibility: Conditional.

Eli Lily & Company 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 Eli Lily & Company'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 while the gift is still eligible: within six months of gift date.

Submit through the matching portal at cybergrants.com.

Submission Deadline
completed forms must be received within six months of the date of gift

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Eli Lily & Company match employee donations?

Yes. Eli Lily & Company has a listed matching gift program for eligible employee donations.

What is Eli Lily & Company's matching gift ratio?

Eli Lily & Company's listed matching gift ratio is 1:1.

What is Eli Lily & Company's matching gift maximum?

Eli Lily & Company's listed maximum match is $30,000.

What is Eli Lily & Company's matching gift deadline?

Requests are due within six months of gift date.

Are part-time Eli Lily & Company employees eligible?

Yes. Part-time employees are listed as eligible.

Does Eli Lily & Company offer volunteer grants?

Yes. Volunteer grants are listed as available.

Does Eli Lily & Company match donations to religious organizations?

DTD-hosted Eli Lilly guideline limits eligible organizations to listed educational, cultural, and health categories and excludes primarily religious purposes plus programs or works that promote or denigrate religions. Current DTD page was retained for current core amount and category wording.

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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