The Standard Matching Gift Program
The Standard matches employee donations at up to 2:1 based on available guidelines.
Yes. The Standard matches eligible employee donations at up to 2:1. 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 Standard's matching portalthestandard.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
The Standard 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 many other 501(c)(3) organizations
Nonprofit eligibility: Eligible organizations; see source.
Faith-based eligibility: Not disclosed.
The Standard 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 The Standard'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 the request before the employer's current deadline.
Submit through the matching portal at thestandard.benevity.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does The Standard match employee donations?
Yes. The Standard has a listed matching gift program for eligible employee donations.
What is The Standard's matching gift ratio?
The Standard's listed matching gift ratio is up to 2:1.
What is The Standard's matching gift maximum?
The Standard's listed maximum match is $5,000.
What is The Standard's matching gift deadline?
The submission deadline is not disclosed in the available guidelines.
Are part-time The Standard employees eligible?
Yes. Part-time employees are listed as eligible.
Does The Standard offer volunteer grants?
Yes. Volunteer grants are listed as available.
Does The Standard match donations to religious organizations?
See source. Full-time: Yes; part-time: Yes; retirees: Yes StanCorp Financial Group matches donations from retirees and current employees to most nonprofits including: Educational institutions (K-12 included) Health and human services Arts and cultural organizations Civic and community organizations Environmental organizations And man.
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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