Every day, employees like you are making meaningful contributions to charities and non-profits through workplace-giving programs. By donating your car to Heartfelt Rides in Birmingham, you're not just giving away a vehicle; you're enhancing the lives of those in need while potentially doubling your impact through employer matching-gift programs.
When you donate a vehicle, you can leverage your employer’s matching-gift program to maximize the value of your contribution. Most Fortune 500 companies and well-known tech firms offer dollar-for-dollar matches on donations made to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations like Heartfelt Rides. This means your generosity can have an even greater effect!
How to activate this channel
Donate Your Vehicle
Start by donating your car to Heartfelt Rides. Ensure the donation qualifies for a tax deduction, and you'll receive IRS Form 1098-C confirming your contribution.
Obtain Your 1098-C
After the donation, receive your 1098-C receipt, which details your vehicle's value. This form is crucial for your employer’s matching-gift request.
Submit Matching Gift Request
Log into your employer's matching-gift platform (like Benevity or YourCause) and submit your request for matching funds, using your 1098-C receipt and Heartfelt Rides' EIN.
Employer Verification
Your employer will verify the matching gift application. This process can take anywhere from 30 to 90 days to complete.
Matching Funds Disbursed
Once verified, your employer will disburse the matching funds directly to Heartfelt Rides, amplifying the impact of your original donation.
×Impact multiplier
Consider this: a vehicle donation valued at $1,500 can be matched dollar-for-dollar by your employer, resulting in a total impact of $3,000 for Heartfelt Rides. In some cases, employers may offer even higher matching ratios of 2:1 or 3:1 for specific causes, significantly increasing your philanthropic footprint. By utilizing this matching-gift program, you aren’t just donating a car; you are effectively tripling the potential benefits that reach our community.
Common employer platforms + programs
- Benevity
- YourCause
- Bright Funds
- Cybergrants
- Double the Donation
- Blackbaud
- Candid
- Charity Navigator
How to check eligibility
To find out if your employer participates in a matching-gift program, check your HR resources or contact your HR department. Most large corporations and many mid-sized companies offer this benefit, particularly to employees who donate to recognized 501(c)(3) organizations like Heartfelt Rides.
Birmingham workplace-giving context
Birmingham is home to several Fortune 500 companies and a vibrant community of charitable organizations. This environment makes workplace-giving programs more accessible and effective. Organizations like United Way of Central Alabama also support such initiatives, further promoting workplace philanthropy across the region.