John Hancock Matching Gift Program
John Hancock matches employee donations at up to 1:1 based on available guidelines.
Yes. John Hancock matches eligible employee donations at up to 1:1. The listed minimum gift is $10. The maximum match is $3,000. Requests are due within six months of the donation date.
Donated recently? Open the matching-gift instructions and submit the request while the receipt is handy.
Go to John Hancock's matching portalmanulife.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 Hancock 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 other nonprofits
Nonprofit eligibility: Most nonprofits, including educational institutions, health and human services, arts and cultural organizations, civic/community organizations, environmental organizations, and most other nonprofits.
Faith-based eligibility: Not disclosed.
John Hancock 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 Hancock'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 while the gift is still eligible: within six months of the donation date.
Submit through the matching portal at manulife.benevity.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does John Hancock match employee donations?
Yes. John Hancock has a listed matching gift program for eligible employee donations.
What is John Hancock's matching gift ratio?
John Hancock's listed matching gift ratio is up to 1:1.
What is John Hancock's matching gift maximum?
John Hancock's listed maximum match is $3,000.
What is John Hancock's matching gift deadline?
Requests are due within six months of the donation date.
Are part-time John Hancock employees eligible?
No. Part-time employees are not currently listed as eligible.
Does John Hancock offer volunteer grants?
Volunteer grants are not currently listed as available.
Does John Hancock match donations to religious organizations?
Public Double the Donation page lists broad nonprofit eligibility but does not explicitly resolve faith-based or houses-of-worship eligibility.
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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