Nelnet Matching Gift Program

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

Nelnet matches employee donations under the guidelines below:

• Most nonprofits including education, health and human services, arts and cultural organizations, civic and community organizations, environmental organizations, and many other 501(c)(3) organizations; source reports category-specific maximums and ratios
• Broad 501c3

Nonprofit eligibility: Most nonprofits including education, health and human services, arts and cultural organizations, civic and community organizations, environmental organizations, and many other 501(c)(3) organizations; source reports category-specific maximums and ratios.

Faith-based eligibility: Not disclosed.

Nelnet 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 Nelnet'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 by January 15 of the year following the donation.

The public source does not disclose a direct online portal. Donors should use their employer's matching process or HR benefits team to request the match.

Frequently Asked Questions

Program details may change, so employees should confirm current requirements inside the employer giving portal or with their HR, benefits, or social impact team.