Matching Gifts
RTX’s Matching Gifts program boosts employee donations to nonprofits focused on STEM education, veterans, and community resilience through corporate matching, supporting science, technology, and societal impact globally.
Funder: Raytheon (RTX)
Due Dates: Ongoing (no deadline)
Funding Amounts: Over $20 million annually (total employee donations and matching gifts combined); specific match limits not published.
Summary: RTX matches employee donations to eligible nonprofits, amplifying support for causes in STEM education, service, and community resilience.
Key Information: Nonprofits must register with Benevity to receive matching funds; only donations from RTX employees are eligible for matching.
Description
The RTX (Raytheon) Matching Gifts program is part of the Connect Up social responsibility initiative, designed to boost employee philanthropy through corporate matching of employee donations to eligible nonprofits. The program focuses on supporting organizations working in lifelong learning (especially STEM education), honoring service (veterans and military families), and enhancing community resilience (food security, infrastructure, disaster relief, conservation). RTX matches employee donations to registered nonprofits, providing over $20 million annually in combined employee and company giving. The program operates globally and is ongoing, with no specific application deadlines.
