At Revive Rides, we believe in the power of community-driven support. When you donate your car, not only do you provide critical resources for individuals in need, but you also have the opportunity to amplify your contribution through employer-sponsored matching-gift programs. This means your generosity can go even further, making a larger impact on our mission and the lives we touch.
Participating in your employer's matching-gift program is straightforward. When you donate your vehicle, you will receive a 1098-C tax receipt from Revive Rides. You can then submit a matching-gift request through your employer's designated platform, ensuring your donation is effectively matched. By taking this step, you maximize the potential benefits of your donation, allowing us to continue revitalizing lives through transportation.
How to activate this channel
Donate Your Vehicle
Start by donating your car to Revive Rides. Once completed, we will provide you with IRS Form 1098-C, outlining the donation's value.
Receive Your 1098-C
After your vehicle donation, you will receive the 1098-C form. This document is essential for submitting your matching-gift request with your employer.
Submit Matching-Gift Request
Log into your employer’s matching-gift platform, such as Benevity or YourCause, and submit your matching-gift request. Include your 1098-C form, Revive Rides' name, and our EIN.
Verification Process
Your employer's HR or payroll department will verify your request and ensure that the donation meets their matching criteria. This process typically takes 30-90 days.
Receive Matching Funds
Once verified, your employer will disburse the matching funds directly to Revive Rides, effectively doubling or even tripling your donation's impact!
×Impact multiplier
Your vehicle donation can have a significant multiplier effect. For example, if you donate a vehicle worth $1,500 and your employer matches it 1:1, the total impact for Revive Rides becomes $3,000. In some cases, employers even offer higher matching rates, like 2:1 or 3:1 for specific causes, such as education or healthcare. With these generous matching programs, your single act of kindness can transform into lasting change for those we serve!
Common employer platforms + programs
- Benevity
- YourCause
- Bright Funds
- Cybergrants
- Double the Donation
- Hepzibah
- Luminate Online
How to check eligibility
To determine if your employer offers a matching-gift program, check with your HR department or employee handbook. Most large employers, including many Fortune 500 companies, have such programs available. Ensure that the charity you wish to support, like Revive Rides, is a qualifying 501(c)(3) organization to be eligible for matching funds.
Boston workplace-giving context
In Boston, many Fortune 500 companies and prestigious healthcare systems actively participate in workplace-giving initiatives. Local United Way chapters also provide opportunities for employees to maximize their charitable donations. As workplace-giving trends continue to rise in Massachusetts, your contribution can play a vital role in fostering community support and involvement.
FAQ
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Other workplace-giving channels
Your vehicle donation can create a ripple effect of positive change in our community. By leveraging your employer's matching-gift program, you can significantly increase the impact of your contribution to Revive Rides. Together, let's transform lives through the power of generosity and community support—donate your car today!