SPIE Matching Donation Program

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SPIE is committed to advancing education, access, and opportunity across the global optics and photonics community — and invites donors to partner in furthering this mission. With the SPIE Matching Donation Program, your support goes even further.

Through a dollar-for-dollar match, SPIE doubles eligible contributions, amplifying the reach and impact of every gift. Together, we can accelerate support for students, educators, and emerging leaders building the future of the field.

How the program works

The SPIE Matching Donation Program invites you to partner directly with SPIE in building a stronger, more inclusive photonics community.

1:1 Matching: Every eligible gift is matched dollar-for-dollar by SPIE
No minimum gift: Contributions of any size, including cash or stock, make a difference
Up to $1M in matching funds: Available on a first-come, first-served basis

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Where your support goes

Matched donations directly fund SPIE Community Support and Development programs, including:

These programs represent some of SPIE’s most impactful investments.

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Make a lasting impact

Your support helps build a more sustainable and inclusive photonics industry — expanding access, fostering innovation, and supporting the next generation of leaders. With SPIE matching your gift, you can:

Extend your personal or organizational legacy
Create meaningful educational opportunities
Strengthen the global photonics workforce

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Donor recognition

SPIE is proud to recognize the individuals and organizations who make this work possible.

Recognition tiers

Visionary	$100k+	All Leadership recognition + Lifetime SPIE Membership
Leadership	$25k–$100k	All Luminary recognition + opportunity to propose new initiatives
Luminary	$5k–$25k	All Champion recognition + option to designate your gift to a specific SPIE program of your choice
Champion	All other amounts	100% match + SPIE.org recognition + inclusion in SPIE Global Impact Report (for gifts over $100)