Xcel Energy Foundation Matching Gift Program
Xcel Energy Foundation matches employee donations at 1:1 based on available guidelines.
Yes. Xcel Energy Foundation matches eligible employee donations at 1:1. The listed minimum gift is $50. The maximum match is $2,500. Requests are due by Matching gifts must be submitted within one year of the gift date.
Donated recently? Open the matching-gift instructions and submit the request while the receipt is handy.
Go to Xcel Energy Foundation's matching portalcybergrants.com
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
Xcel Energy Foundation matches employee donations under the guidelines below:
- Most nonprofits. DTD-hosted Xcel guideline PDF says qualified 501(c)(3) organizations and post-secondary institutions, including seminaries, are eligible, while private foundations, churches, public or private K-12 schools, political campaigns, United Way/federated campaigns, pooled gifts, and capital campaigns are ineligible
- Houses Of Worship Excluded
- Faith-based eligibility: Conditional
- Volunteer grant program is also listed
Nonprofit eligibility: Most nonprofits. DTD-hosted Xcel guideline PDF says qualified 501(c)(3) organizations and post-secondary institutions, including seminaries, are eligible, while private foundations, churches, public or private K-12 schools, political campaigns, United Way/federated campaigns, pooled gifts, and capital campaigns are ineligible.
Faith-based eligibility: Conditional.
Xcel Energy Foundation 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 Xcel Energy Foundation'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 by Matching gifts must be submitted within one year of the gift date.
Submit through the matching portal at cybergrants.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Xcel Energy Foundation match employee donations?
Yes. Xcel Energy Foundation has a listed matching gift program for eligible employee donations.
What is Xcel Energy Foundation's matching gift ratio?
Xcel Energy Foundation's listed matching gift ratio is 1:1.
What is Xcel Energy Foundation's matching gift maximum?
Xcel Energy Foundation's listed maximum match is $2,500.
What is Xcel Energy Foundation's matching gift deadline?
Requests are due by Matching gifts must be submitted within one year of the gift date.
Are part-time Xcel Energy Foundation employees eligible?
Yes. Part-time employees are listed as eligible.
Does Xcel Energy Foundation offer volunteer grants?
Yes. Volunteer grants are listed as available.
Does Xcel Energy Foundation match donations to religious organizations?
DTD-hosted Xcel Energy guideline PDF lists churches as ineligible, while post-secondary seminaries located in the United States are eligible.
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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