Employer gift matching

Red Hat Matching Gift Program

Red Hat matches employee donations at 1:1 based on available guidelines.

Quick answer

Yes. Red Hat matches eligible employee donations at 1:1. The listed minimum gift is $1. The maximum match is $10,000. Requests are due by Employees can submit match requests for donations made at any point in the last 12 months.

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

Go to Red Hat's matching portal
You'll go to Red Hat's matching-gift portal:
redhat.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.

Match ratio1:1
Minimum gift$1
Maximum match$10,000
Submission deadlineEmployees can submit match requests for donations made at any point in the last 12 months
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

Red Hat matches employee donations under the guidelines below:

  • Educational institutions (K-12 included)
  • Health and human services
  • Arts and cultural organizations
  • Civic and community organizations
  • Environmental organizations
  • Most other nonprofits

Nonprofit eligibility: Eligible organizations; see source.

Faith-based eligibility: Not disclosed.

Red Hat 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 Red Hat'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 Employees can submit match requests for donations made at any point in the last 12 months.

Submit through the matching portal at redhat.benevity.org.

Submission Deadline
Employees can submit match requests for donations made at any point in the last 12 months

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Red Hat match employee donations?

Yes. Red Hat has a listed matching gift program for eligible employee donations.

What is Red Hat's matching gift ratio?

Red Hat's listed matching gift ratio is 1:1.

What is Red Hat's matching gift maximum?

Red Hat's listed maximum match is $10,000.

What is Red Hat's matching gift deadline?

Requests are due by Employees can submit match requests for donations made at any point in the last 12 months.

Are part-time Red Hat employees eligible?

Yes. Part-time employees are listed as eligible.

Does Red Hat offer volunteer grants?

Yes. Volunteer grants are listed as available.

Does Red Hat match donations to religious organizations?

; see source. Full-time: Yes; part-time: Yes; retirees: No Red Hat matches employee donations to most nonprofits that match IBM's (its parent company) criteria including: Educational institutions (K-12 included) Health and human services Arts and cultural organizations Civic and community or.

Last updatedJune 5, 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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