Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield Matching Gift Program

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

Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield matches employee donations under the guidelines below:

• Organizations must be physically located or have a local chapter in Iowa or South Dakota, be IRS 501(c)(3), not be a private foundation, and include tax determination; churches/religious organizations and church-sponsored youth/athletic programs are ineligible
• Religious Activity Excluded
• Faith-based eligibility: Excluded

Nonprofit eligibility: Organizations must be physically located or have a local chapter in Iowa or South Dakota, be IRS 501(c)(3), not be a private foundation, and include tax determination; churches/religious organizations and church-sponsored youth/athletic programs are ineligible.

Faith-based eligibility: Excluded.

Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield 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 Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield'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 before November 1 of the gift year.

The public source does not disclose a direct online portal. Donors should use their employer's matching process or HR benefits team to request the match.

Frequently Asked Questions

Program details may change, so employees should confirm current requirements inside the employer giving portal or with their HR, benefits, or social impact team.