Employer gift matching

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. Matching Gift Program

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. matches employee donations at 1:1 based on available guidelines.

Quick answer

Yes. The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. matches eligible employee donations at 1:1. The listed minimum gift is $1. The maximum match is $5,000.

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

Go to The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.'s matching portal
You'll go to The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.'s matching-gift portal:
elcompanies.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$5,000
Submission deadlineNot disclosed
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

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. 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
  • And most 501 (c)(3) organizations

Nonprofit eligibility: Most nonprofits, including education, health and human services, arts and cultural, civic/community, environmental, and most 501(c)(3) organizations per source.

Faith-based eligibility: Not disclosed.

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. 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 The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.'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 the request before the employer's current deadline.

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

Submission Deadline
Not disclosed

Frequently Asked Questions

Does The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. match employee donations?

Yes. The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. has a listed matching gift program for eligible employee donations.

What is The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.'s matching gift ratio?

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.'s listed matching gift ratio is 1:1.

What is The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.'s matching gift maximum?

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.'s listed maximum match is $5,000.

What is The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.'s matching gift deadline?

The submission deadline is not disclosed in the available guidelines.

Are part-time The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. employees eligible?

Yes. Part-time employees are listed as eligible.

Does The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. offer volunteer grants?

Yes. Volunteer grants are listed as available.

Does The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. match donations to religious organizations?

Public Double the Donation page lists broad 501(c)(3) categories but does not explicitly resolve faith-based or houses-of-worship eligibility; treat faith eligibility as employer review required.

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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