Employer gift matching

Merck Partnership for Giving Matching Gift Program

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

Quick answer

Yes. Merck Partnership for Giving 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 Partnership for Giving's matching portal
You'll go to Merck Partnership for Giving'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 Partnership for Giving 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 Partnership for Giving 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 Merck Partnership for Giving'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 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 Partnership for Giving match employee donations?

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

What is Merck Partnership for Giving's matching gift ratio?

Merck Partnership for Giving's listed matching gift ratio is 1:1.

What is Merck Partnership for Giving's matching gift maximum?

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

What is Merck Partnership for Giving's matching gift deadline?

Requests are due within 180 days of donation date.

Are part-time Merck Partnership for Giving employees eligible?

Yes. Part-time employees are listed as eligible.

Does Merck Partnership for Giving offer volunteer grants?

Yes. Volunteer grants are listed as available.

Does Merck Partnership for Giving 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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