Employer gift matching

Ginkgo Bioworks Matching Gift Program

Ginkgo Bioworks matches employee donations at 1:1 based on available guidelines.

Quick answer

Yes. Ginkgo Bioworks matches eligible employee donations at 1:1. The listed minimum gift is $25. The maximum match is $2,500.

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

Go to Ginkgo Bioworks's matching portal
You'll go to Ginkgo Bioworks's matching-gift portal:
app.selflessly.io

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$2,500
Submission deadlineNot disclosed
Eligible employeesFull-time and part-time employees
RetireesNot currently listed 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
RetiredNo
Volunteer GrantsNo

Matching Gift Program Details

Ginkgo Bioworks 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; see source.

Faith-based eligibility: Not disclosed.

Ginkgo Bioworks 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 Ginkgo Bioworks'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 the request before the employer's current deadline.

Submit through the matching portal at app.selflessly.io.

Submission Deadline
Not disclosed

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Ginkgo Bioworks match employee donations?

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

What is Ginkgo Bioworks's matching gift ratio?

Ginkgo Bioworks's listed matching gift ratio is 1:1.

What is Ginkgo Bioworks's matching gift maximum?

Ginkgo Bioworks's listed maximum match is $2,500.

What is Ginkgo Bioworks's matching gift deadline?

The submission deadline is not disclosed in the available guidelines.

Are part-time Ginkgo Bioworks employees eligible?

Yes. Part-time employees are listed as eligible.

Does Ginkgo Bioworks offer volunteer grants?

Volunteer grants are not currently listed as available.

Does Ginkgo Bioworks match donations to religious organizations?

Source does not disclose nonprofit eligibility restrictions clearly enough for faith-based guidance.

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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