Employer gift matching

Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Matching Gift Program

Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance matches employee donations at 1:1 based on available guidelines.

Quick answer

Yes. Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance 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 Life Insurance's matching portal
You'll go to Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance'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$100
Maximum match$3,000
Submission deadline6 months from the donation date.
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

Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance 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 Life Insurance 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 Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance'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 6 months of donation date.

Submit through the matching portal at cybergrants.com.

Submission Deadline
6 months from the donation date.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance match employee donations?

Yes. Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance has a listed matching gift program for eligible employee donations.

What is Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance's matching gift ratio?

Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance's listed matching gift ratio is 1:1.

What is Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance's matching gift maximum?

Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance's listed maximum match is $3,000.

What is Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance's matching gift deadline?

Requests are due within 6 months of donation date.

Are part-time Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance employees eligible?

Yes. Part-time employees are listed as eligible.

Does Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance offer volunteer grants?

Yes. Volunteer grants are listed as available.

Does Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance 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.

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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