John Deere Matching Gift Program
John Deere matches employee donations at 1:1 based on available guidelines.
Yes. John Deere matches eligible employee donations at 1:1. The listed minimum gift is $10. The maximum match is $3,500.
Donated recently? Open the matching-gift instructions and submit the request while the receipt is handy.
Go to John Deere's matching portaldeere.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
John Deere matches employee donations under the guidelines below:
- Addressing critical needs including hunger
- Quality education
- Critical social services
- Child and elder care
- Environmental stewardship
- Poverty alleviation
Nonprofit eligibility: Eligible categories; seminaries, schools of theology/Bible schools, and religious organizations working only for sectarian purposes are not eligible per public Deere form.
Faith-based eligibility: Conditional.
John Deere 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 John Deere'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 the request before the employer's current deadline.
Submit through the matching portal at deere.benevity.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does John Deere match employee donations?
Yes. John Deere has a listed matching gift program for eligible employee donations.
What is John Deere's matching gift ratio?
John Deere's listed matching gift ratio is 1:1.
What is John Deere's matching gift maximum?
John Deere's listed maximum match is $3,500.
What is John Deere's matching gift deadline?
The submission deadline is not disclosed in the available guidelines.
Are part-time John Deere employees eligible?
Yes. Part-time employees are listed as eligible.
Does John Deere offer volunteer grants?
Yes. Volunteer grants are listed as available.
Does John Deere match donations to religious organizations?
Public John Deere Foundation form excludes seminaries, schools of theology, Bible schools, and other schools primarily preparing students for ministry/religious education/mission work, plus religious organizations working only for sectarian purposes.
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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