Donating your vehicle is a generous way to support Ride Again, a local nonprofit dedicated to helping those in need. By leveraging your employer's matching-gift program, you can significantly amplify the impact of your contribution. Many Fortune 500 companies, tech giants, and healthcare systems offer these programs, matching employee donations dollar-for-dollar, which can double or even triple your gift.
Through this process, when you donate your vehicle, you'll receive IRS Form 1098-C, which serves as proof of your charitable contribution. You can then submit a matching-gift request through your employer’s platform, ensuring that your impactful act of kindness reaches even further to support those who rely on Ride Again’s services.
How to activate this channel
Donate Your Vehicle
Select Ride Again as your charity and arrange for your vehicle donation. Upon successful donation, you will receive IRS Form 1098-C to validate your contribution.
Receive the 1098-C
Ensure you receive the IRS 1098-C form, which includes critical information about your donation, including its estimated value for tax purposes.
Submit Matching Request
Log into your employer's matching-gift platform (like Benevity or Bright Funds) and submit your matching-gift request by providing the 1098-C, charity name, and EIN.
Employer Verification
Your employer will verify your donation and the details submitted. This step ensures that your gift qualifies for the matching funds as per their policy.
Funds Disbursement
Once verified, your employer will disburse matching funds directly to Ride Again, typically within 30-90 days post-donation, amplifying your impact.
×Impact multiplier
When you donate a vehicle worth $1,500 and your employer matches that donation at a 1:1 ratio, your total contribution to Ride Again can amount to $3,000. Some employers may even offer enhanced matching rates of 2:1 or 3:1 for specific causes, which means your donation could provide even more support. In addition, board members and executives may have higher caps on matching donations, allowing for an even greater impact. This multiplier effect ensures that every car donated not only supports local families but can also transform lives.
Common employer platforms + programs
- Benevity
- YourCause
- Bright Funds
- Cybergrants
- Double the Donation
- GivePulse
- Capital One Community Impact
- Verizon Foundation
How to check eligibility
To check if your employer offers a matching-gift program, review the employee benefits documentation or contact your HR department. Most large organizations, especially Fortune 500 companies and tech firms, provide these matching opportunities. Employees eligible for charitable giving can ensure their contributions to Ride Again are maximized through these matching initiatives.
San Antonio workplace-giving context
San Antonio is home to several Fortune 500 employers such as USAA and Valero Energy, known for their commitment to corporate social responsibility. Additionally, regional United Way chapters actively promote workplace giving trends across Texas, making it easier for local employees to support charities like Ride Again. Engaging in vehicle donations through matching-gift programs is not only a trend but also a way to contribute meaningfully to the community.