Employer gift matching

Emerson Matching Gift Program

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

Quick answer

Yes. Emerson matches eligible employee donations at 1:1. The listed minimum gift is $25. The maximum match is $10,000. Requests are due by September 30.

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

Go to Emerson's matching portal
You'll go to Emerson's matching-gift portal:
emerson.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$25
Maximum match$10,000
Submission deadlineSeptember 30
Eligible employeesNot disclosed
RetireesNot disclosed
Volunteer grantsNot listed as available
Faith-based eligibilityConditional

Employee Eligibility Requirements

The following employee types may be eligible for matching.

Full-TimeNot disclosed
Part-TimeNot disclosed
RetiredNot disclosed
Volunteer GrantsNo

Matching Gift Program Details

Emerson 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 501 (c)(3) organizations

Nonprofit eligibility: Eligible organizations include U.S.-located 501(c)(3) nonprofit/accredited institutions and related eligible foundations/associations. Religious organizations, houses of worship, and organizations primarily promoting religious purposes are generally ineligible; other faith-based community-service organizations or schools may be considered when open to all, secular in purpose, do not require prayer/worship/religious participation, and do not use the donation or match for religious purposes.

Faith-based eligibility: Conditional.

Emerson 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 Emerson'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 September 30.

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

Submission Deadline
September 30

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Emerson match employee donations?

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

What is Emerson's matching gift ratio?

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

What is Emerson's matching gift maximum?

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

What is Emerson's matching gift deadline?

Requests are due by September 30.

Are part-time Emerson employees eligible?

Part-time eligibility is not disclosed in the available guidelines.

Does Emerson offer volunteer grants?

Volunteer grants are not currently listed as available.

Does Emerson match donations to religious organizations?

DTD-hosted Emerson guideline excludes religious organizations and houses of worship but says other faith-based community service organizations or schools may be considered if open to all, secular in purpose, no prayer/worship/religious participation is required, and funds are not used for religious purposes.

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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