First Energy Corp. Matching Gift Program
First Energy Corp. matches employee donations at 1:1 based on available guidelines.
Yes. First Energy Corp. matches eligible employee donations at 1:1. The listed minimum gift is $25. The maximum match is $5,000. Requests are due by organization must submit by December 1 for current calendar year total.
Donated recently? Open the matching-gift instructions and submit the request while the receipt is handy.
Go to First Energy Corp.'s matching portalfirstenergy.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.
Employee Eligibility Requirements
The following employee types may be eligible for matching.
Matching Gift Program Details
First Energy Corp. matches employee donations under the guidelines below:
- Wide range of nonprofits including education, health and human services, arts/cultural, civic/community, and select other organizations; current form requires 501(c)(3) and FirstEnergy service territory/business geography
- Religious Activity Excluded
- Faith-based eligibility: Conditional
Nonprofit eligibility: Wide range of nonprofits including education, health and human services, arts/cultural, civic/community, and select other organizations; current form requires 501(c)(3) and FirstEnergy service territory/business geography.
Faith-based eligibility: Conditional.
First Energy Corp. 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 First Energy Corp.'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 organization must submit by December 1 for current calendar year total.
Submit through the matching portal at firstenergy.benevity.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does First Energy Corp. match employee donations?
Yes. First Energy Corp. has a listed matching gift program for eligible employee donations.
What is First Energy Corp.'s matching gift ratio?
First Energy Corp.'s listed matching gift ratio is 1:1.
What is First Energy Corp.'s matching gift maximum?
First Energy Corp.'s listed maximum match is $5,000.
What is First Energy Corp.'s matching gift deadline?
Requests are due by organization must submit by December 1 for current calendar year total.
Are part-time First Energy Corp. employees eligible?
Yes. Part-time employees are listed as eligible.
Does First Energy Corp. offer volunteer grants?
Volunteer grants are not currently listed as available.
Does First Energy Corp. match donations to religious organizations?
Current DTD-hosted FirstEnergy form lists religious, political, or legislative activities among ineligible contributions; treat faith-affiliated nonprofits as conditional when the gift is not for religious activity. Form:.
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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