Merrill Lynch Matching Gift Program
Merrill Lynch matches employee donations at 1:1 based on available guidelines.
Yes. Merrill Lynch matches eligible employee donations at 1:1. The listed minimum gift is $24. The maximum match is $5,000. Requests are due by March 31 of the year following donation.
Donated recently? Open the matching-gift instructions and submit the request while the receipt is handy.
Go to Merrill Lynch's matching portalcybergrants.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.
Employee Eligibility Requirements
The following employee types may be eligible for matching.
Matching Gift Program Details
Merrill Lynch matches employee donations under the guidelines below:
- Nearly all nonprofits, including education, health and human services, arts/culture, civic/community, environmental, and most other 501(c)(3) organizations
- Broad 501c3
- Volunteer grant program is also listed
Nonprofit eligibility: Nearly all nonprofits, including education, health and human services, arts/culture, civic/community, environmental, and most other 501(c)(3) organizations.
Faith-based eligibility: Not disclosed.
Merrill Lynch 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 Merrill Lynch'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 by March 31 of the year following donation.
Submit through the matching portal at cybergrants.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Merrill Lynch match employee donations?
Yes. Merrill Lynch has a listed matching gift program for eligible employee donations.
What is Merrill Lynch's matching gift ratio?
Merrill Lynch's listed matching gift ratio is 1:1.
What is Merrill Lynch's matching gift maximum?
Merrill Lynch's listed maximum match is $5,000.
What is Merrill Lynch's matching gift deadline?
Requests are due by March 31 of the year following donation.
Are part-time Merrill Lynch employees eligible?
Yes. Part-time employees are listed as eligible.
Does Merrill Lynch offer volunteer grants?
Yes. Volunteer grants are listed as available.
Does Merrill Lynch match donations to religious organizations?
Public Double the Donation page lists nearly all nonprofits and most other 501(c)(3) organizations; it does not explicitly resolve faith-based 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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