Employer gift matching

Merck Matching Gift Program

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

Quick answer

Yes. Merck matches eligible employee donations at 1:1. The listed minimum gift is $25. The maximum match is $30,000. Requests are due within 180 days of donation date.

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

Go to Merck's matching portal

You'll go to Merck's matching-gift portal:
cybergrants.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$30,000

Submission deadlineEmployees must submit match requests within 180 days of the donation date.

Eligible employeesFull-time and part-time employees

RetireesNot currently listed as eligible

Volunteer grantsAvailable

Faith-based eligibilityConditional

Employee Eligibility Requirements

The following employee types may be eligible for matching.

Full-TimeYes

Part-TimeYes

RetiredNo

Volunteer GrantsYes

Matching Gift Program Details

Merck matches employee donations under the guidelines below:

Donations must be made through the approved giving channel; public Merck guideline says gifts cannot be used for religious or political purposes
Religious Activity Excluded
Faith-based eligibility: Conditional
Volunteer grant program is also listed

Nonprofit eligibility: Donations must be made through the approved giving channel; public Merck guideline says gifts cannot be used for religious or political purposes.

Faith-based eligibility: Conditional.

Merck 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 Merck'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 180 days of donation date.

Submit through the matching portal at cybergrants.com.

Submission Deadline

Employees must submit match requests within 180 days of the donation date.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Merck match employee donations?

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

What is Merck's matching gift ratio?

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

What is Merck's matching gift maximum?

Merck's listed maximum match is $30,000.

What is Merck's matching gift deadline?

Requests are due within 180 days of donation date.

Are part-time Merck employees eligible?

Yes. Part-time employees are listed as eligible.

Does Merck offer volunteer grants?

Yes. Volunteer grants are listed as available.

Does Merck match donations to religious organizations?

Public Merck Partnership for Giving guideline says gifts cannot be used for religious or political 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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