Meta Platforms Inc. Pledges $2.5 Million Matching Gift for 2026 El Paso Giving Day

El Paso, TX, September 23, 2026 —

Meta Platforms Inc. has announced a significant contribution to bolster philanthropic efforts in the El Paso region. The technology company has provided a $2.5 million matching gift to the Paso del Norte Community Foundation, earmarked for the upcoming 2026 El Paso Giving Day.

This substantial pledge is designed to amplify the impact of individual and corporate donations. The matching gift means that every dollar contributed to participating nonprofit organizations on El Paso Giving Day will be matched by Meta’s contribution, effectively doubling the financial support available to local causes.

The initiative aims to foster a significant increase in charitable giving within the El Paso area. Officials anticipate that the $2.5 million matching gift, when combined with public donations, will generate a total of over $5 million to support a wide range of local nonprofit organizations and their work within the community.

El Paso Giving Day is an annual event organized to encourage and consolidate charitable contributions across the region. The 2026 iteration of this event is scheduled to take place on October 15, 2026. The Paso del Norte Community Foundation will administer the funds and coordinate with the participating nonprofit organizations.

Further details regarding the specific list of participating nonprofits and the allocation process for the funds are expected to be released closer to the event date. The matching gift from Meta Platforms Inc. represents a substantial investment in the philanthropic landscape of the El Paso region, with the goal of enabling local organizations to expand their services and reach.

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