PayPal Matching Gift Program
PayPal matches employee donations at 1:1 based on available guidelines.
Yes. PayPal matches eligible employee donations at 1:1. The listed minimum gift is $10. The maximum match is $2,500. Requests are due by Employees are requested to submit match requests in a timely manner since there is a company-wide annual limit that could be reached.
Donated recently? Open the matching-gift instructions and submit the request while the receipt is handy.
Go to PayPal's matching portalpaypal.benevity.org
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
PayPal matches employee donations under the guidelines below:
- Most nonprofits, including education, health and human services, arts and cultural, civic/community, environmental, and most other organizations per source
- Broad 501c3
- Volunteer grant program is also listed
Nonprofit eligibility: Most nonprofits, including education, health and human services, arts and cultural, civic/community, environmental, and most other organizations per source.
Faith-based eligibility: Not disclosed.
PayPal 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 PayPal'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 Employees are requested to submit match requests in a timely manner since there is a company-wide annual limit that could be reached.
Submit through the matching portal at paypal.benevity.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does PayPal match employee donations?
Yes. PayPal has a listed matching gift program for eligible employee donations.
What is PayPal's matching gift ratio?
PayPal's listed matching gift ratio is 1:1.
What is PayPal's matching gift maximum?
PayPal's listed maximum match is $2,500.
What is PayPal's matching gift deadline?
Requests are due by Employees are requested to submit match requests in a timely manner since there is a company-wide annual limit that could be reached.
Are part-time PayPal employees eligible?
Yes. Part-time employees are listed as eligible.
Does PayPal offer volunteer grants?
Yes. Volunteer grants are listed as available.
Does PayPal match donations to religious organizations?
Public Double the Donation page lists broad nonprofit categories but does not explicitly resolve faith-based or houses-of-worship eligibility; treat faith eligibility as employer review required.
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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