Northwestern Mutual Matching Gift Program
Northwestern Mutual matches employee donations at 1:1 based on available guidelines.
Yes. Northwestern Mutual matches eligible employee donations at 1:1. The listed minimum gift is $100. The maximum match is $3,000. Requests are due within 6 months of donation date.
Donated recently? Open the matching-gift instructions and submit the request while the receipt is handy.
Go to Northwestern Mutual'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
Northwestern Mutual matches employee donations under the guidelines below:
- Eligible categories include accredited schools, Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, childhood cancer nonprofits, nonprofits supporting veterans, and certain education-related organizations or campaigns
- Program Category Restricted
- Volunteer grant program is also listed
Nonprofit eligibility: Eligible categories include accredited schools, Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, childhood cancer nonprofits, nonprofits supporting veterans, and certain education-related organizations or campaigns.
Faith-based eligibility: Not disclosed.
Northwestern Mutual 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 Northwestern Mutual'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 6 months of donation date.
Submit through the matching portal at cybergrants.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Northwestern Mutual match employee donations?
Yes. Northwestern Mutual has a listed matching gift program for eligible employee donations.
What is Northwestern Mutual's matching gift ratio?
Northwestern Mutual's listed matching gift ratio is 1:1.
What is Northwestern Mutual's matching gift maximum?
Northwestern Mutual's listed maximum match is $3,000.
What is Northwestern Mutual's matching gift deadline?
Requests are due within 6 months of donation date.
Are part-time Northwestern Mutual employees eligible?
Yes. Part-time employees are listed as eligible.
Does Northwestern Mutual offer volunteer grants?
Yes. Volunteer grants are listed as available.
Does Northwestern Mutual match donations to religious organizations?
Public DTD page lists specific eligible categories and some possibly eligible education-related organizations; faith-based eligibility is not explicit.
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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