Employer gift matching

The Hartford Matching Gift Program

The Hartford matches employee donations at 0.5:1 based on available guidelines.

Quick answer

Yes. The Hartford matches eligible employee donations at 0.5:1. The listed minimum gift is $1. The maximum match is $2,000. Requests are due by Employees must submit matching gift requests within 12 months of the date of the donation.

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

Go to The Hartford's matching portal
You'll go to The Hartford's matching-gift portal:
thehartford.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 ratio0.5:1
Minimum gift$1
Maximum match$2,000
Submission deadlineEmployees must submit matching gift requests within 12 months of the date of the donation
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 Hartford 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: Eligible organizations; see source.

Faith-based eligibility: Not disclosed.

The Hartford 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 Hartford'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 must submit matching gift requests within 12 months of the date of the donation.

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

Submission Deadline
Employees must submit matching gift requests within 12 months of the date of the donation

Frequently Asked Questions

Does The Hartford match employee donations?

Yes. The Hartford has a listed matching gift program for eligible employee donations.

What is The Hartford's matching gift ratio?

The Hartford's listed matching gift ratio is 0.5:1.

What is The Hartford's matching gift maximum?

The Hartford's listed maximum match is $2,000.

What is The Hartford's matching gift deadline?

Requests are due by Employees must submit matching gift requests within 12 months of the date of the donation.

Are part-time The Hartford employees eligible?

Yes. Part-time employees are listed as eligible.

Does The Hartford offer volunteer grants?

Yes. Volunteer grants are listed as available.

Does The Hartford match donations to religious organizations?

Ons; see source. Full-time: Yes; part-time: Yes; retirees: No The Hartford matches donations to most nonprofits including: Educational institutions (K-12 included) Health and human services Arts and cultural organizations Civic and community organizations Environmental organizations And mos.

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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