Employer gift matching

PG&E Matching Gift Program

PG&E matches employee donations at 1:1 based on available guidelines.

Quick answer

Yes. PG&E matches eligible employee donations at 1:1. The listed minimum gift is $25. The maximum match is $1,000. Requests are due by calendar_year_budget_exhaustion.

Donated recently? Open the matching-gift instructions and submit the request while the receipt is handy.

Go to PG&E's matching portal
You'll go to PG&E's matching-gift portal:
pge.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$25
Maximum match$1,000
Submission deadlinefirst-come, first-served each calendar year until the current year's matching-gift budget is exhausted
Eligible employeesFull-time employees
RetireesListed as eligible
Volunteer grantsNot listed as available
Faith-based eligibilityConditional

Employee Eligibility Requirements

The following employee types may be eligible for matching.

Full-TimeYes
Part-TimeNo
RetiredYes
Volunteer GrantsNo

Matching Gift Program Details

PG&E matches employee donations under the guidelines below:

  • Higher education institutions (colleges & universities)
  • K-12 school and foundations
  • Environmental organizations
  • And select other nonprofits

Nonprofit eligibility: Annual Giving Campaign matches select nonprofits including higher education, K-12 schools/foundations, environmental organizations, and select other nonprofits; DTD-hosted guideline PDF excludes houses of worship and primarily religious purposes except qualifying secular community programs operated by faith-based organizations.

Faith-based eligibility: Conditional.

PG&E 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 PG&E'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 calendar_year_budget_exhaustion.

Submit through the matching portal at pge.com.

Submission Deadline
first-come, first-served each calendar year until the current year's matching-gift budget is exhausted

Frequently Asked Questions

Does PG&E match employee donations?

Yes. PG&E has a listed matching gift program for eligible employee donations.

What is PG&E's matching gift ratio?

PG&E's listed matching gift ratio is 1:1.

What is PG&E's matching gift maximum?

PG&E's listed maximum match is $1,000.

What is PG&E's matching gift deadline?

Requests are due by calendar_year_budget_exhaustion.

Are part-time PG&E employees eligible?

No. Part-time employees are not currently listed as eligible.

Does PG&E offer volunteer grants?

Volunteer grants are not currently listed as available.

Does PG&E match donations to religious organizations?

DTD-hosted PG&E guideline excludes religious organizations, churches, synagogues, mosques, and other houses of worship or primarily religious purposes; programs operated by faith-based organizations may qualify if open to all, secular in purpose, do not require worship, and operate under separate 501(c)(3) status. Supporting URL:.

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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