Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back while also maximizing the impact of your charitable contributions? Donating your car to Revive Ride through your employer's matching-gift program allows you to do just that. Your generous vehicle donation, paired with your employer's matching contributions, can significantly enhance the resources available to support Revive Ride's mission of providing reliable transportation solutions.
The process is straightforward! When you donate your vehicle, you’ll receive a Form 1098-C, which serves as proof of your charitable contribution. By submitting this documentation through your employer’s matching-gift platform, you can request matching funds that will be disbursed directly to Revive Ride, amplifying the positive impact of your donation.
How to activate this channel
Donate Your Vehicle
Start by donating your car to Revive Ride. Ensure the vehicle meets IRS requirements for contributions, meaning it should be valued at over $500 to qualify for tax deductions.
Receive Form 1098-C
After your donation, Revive Ride will issue a Form 1098-C, which details the value of the vehicle and serves as proof of your donation for tax and matching purposes.
Submit Matching-Gift Request
Log in to your employer's matching-gift platform, such as Benevity or YourCause. Submit your matching-gift request, including the 1098-C receipt, charity name (Revive Ride), and its EIN.
Employer Verification
Your employer will review and verify your submission, ensuring it meets their matching-gift criteria for charitable donations to qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations.
Receive Matching Funds
Once verified, your employer will disburse matching funds directly to Revive Ride, potentially doubling or tripling the impact of your original vehicle donation.
×Impact multiplier
Imagine donating a vehicle valued at $1,500. With a typical 1:1 employer match, this translates to a total impact of $3,000 for Revive Ride, allowing the charity to further its mission. Some employers even offer enhanced matching ratios, such as 2:1 or 3:1 for specific causes like transportation support. This means your contribution not only transforms lives through reliable transport but also encourages other employees to participate in charitable giving, multiplying the overall impact.
Common employer platforms + programs
- Benevity
- YourCause
- Bright Funds
- Cybergrants
- Double the Donation
- Hewitt
- E*TRADE
- Workday
How to check eligibility
To find out if your employer offers a matching-gift program, check with your HR department or employee benefits portal. Eligibility typically includes full-time and part-time employees, and certain employers may have specific guidelines for matching vehicle donations. It's essential to verify if Revive Ride qualifies as a 501(c)(3) organization under your employer's matching criteria.
Missouri workplace-giving context
Missouri is home to several Fortune 500 companies, including Express Scripts and Centene Corporation, that actively participate in workplace-giving initiatives. Regional United Way chapters also promote matching-gift programs, enhancing the culture of philanthropy. With the growing trend of workplace giving in Missouri, your car donation can have an even broader impact when maximized through employer matches.