Employer gift matching

MetLife Matching Gift Program

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

Quick answer

Yes. MetLife matches eligible employee donations at 1:1. The listed minimum gift is $25. The maximum match is $5,000.

Donated recently? Use the employer's internal giving portal or company intranet with your donation receipt.

Use employer intranet
Submission path for this employer:
Employer intranet / internal giving portal

Employees should submit through the employer's internal giving portal or company intranet. A public login URL is not disclosed in the source.

Quick Facts

These are the available rules for gifts that may qualify for matching.

Match ratio1:1
Minimum gift$25
Maximum match$5,000
Submission deadlineNot disclosed
Eligible employeesFull-time and part-time employees
RetireesNot currently listed as eligible
Volunteer grantsAvailable
Faith-based eligibilityNot disclosed

Employee Eligibility Requirements

The following employee types may be eligible for matching.

Full-TimeYes
Part-TimeYes
RetiredNo
Volunteer GrantsYes

Matching Gift Program Details

MetLife matches employee donations under the guidelines below:

  • Private and public colleges and universities, junior and community colleges, four-year colleges and universities, professional and graduate schools, alumni funds and foundations, and select other higher education institutions are listed
  • Program Category Restricted
  • Volunteer grant program is also listed

Nonprofit eligibility: Private and public colleges and universities, junior and community colleges, four-year colleges and universities, professional and graduate schools, alumni funds and foundations, and select other higher education institutions are listed.

Faith-based eligibility: Not disclosed.

MetLife Matching Gift Submission Process

Submission mode: Employee Required. Employees should submit through the employer's internal giving portal or company intranet. A public login URL is not disclosed in the source.

  1. Find your donation receipt.
  2. Open MetLife'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 the request before the employer's current deadline.

The public source points employees to an internal giving portal or company intranet. Donors should use that internal process with their donation receipt.

Submission Deadline
Not disclosed

Frequently Asked Questions

Does MetLife match employee donations?

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

What is MetLife's matching gift ratio?

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

What is MetLife's matching gift maximum?

MetLife's listed maximum match is $5,000.

What is MetLife's matching gift deadline?

The submission deadline is not disclosed in the available guidelines.

Are part-time MetLife employees eligible?

Yes. Part-time employees are listed as eligible.

Does MetLife offer volunteer grants?

Yes. Volunteer grants are listed as available.

Does MetLife match donations to religious organizations?

Public DTD page limits matching to higher education categories; faith-based eligibility is not explicit.

Last updatedJune 5, 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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