Donating your vehicle to Wheels for Impact not only helps provide transportation solutions for underprivileged communities, but it can also amplify your giving through your employer's matching-gift program. Many large employers, especially Fortune 500 companies, offer matching donations that can significantly increase the total impact of your charitable contributions.
When you donate your vehicle, you’ll receive a 1098-C tax receipt from Wheels for Impact, which you can then submit through your employer's matching-gift platform, such as Benevity or YourCause. This simple process allows you to maximize your contribution while supporting a meaningful cause.
How to activate this channel
Donate Your Vehicle
Start by donating your vehicle to Wheels for Impact. Ensure that the car meets the program criteria. Once your donation is processed, you will receive a 1098-C form, which is essential for the matching-gift request.
Obtain 1098-C Form
After your donation is confirmed, you will receive the IRS Form 1098-C. This form details the value of your donation and is necessary for tax reporting and your employer’s matching program.
Submit Matching Request
Log into your employer’s matching-gift platform, such as Bright Funds or Cybergrants. Complete the matching-gift request by providing your 1098-C receipt, the charity's name (Wheels for Impact), and its EIN.
Employer Verification
Your employer will review your matching-gift request, verifying the donation and the documentation provided. This process may take 30 to 90 days, depending on the employer’s requirements.
Receive Matching Funds
Once verified, your employer will disburse the matching funds directly to Wheels for Impact, amplifying the impact of your original vehicle donation.
×Impact multiplier
Consider this example: if you donate a vehicle valued at $1,500, your employer matches that donation at a 1:1 rate, resulting in a total contribution of $3,000 to Wheels for Impact. Some employers even offer enhanced matching rates of 2:1 or 3:1 for specific causes, such as education or veterans' support. Higher caps may also be available for board members or executives. This multiplier effect can significantly enhance the financial resources available to help those in need.
Common employer platforms + programs
- Benevity
- YourCause
- Bright Funds
- Cybergrants
- Double the Donation
- TeamRaiser
How to check eligibility
To check if your employer offers a matching-gift program, visit their HR or benefits portal, or contact your HR representative. Most employees at large corporations such as major tech firms, banks, and healthcare systems may qualify for matching donations. Donors should confirm that Wheels for Impact is recognized as a qualifying 501(c)(3) charity.
Washington workplace-giving context
In Washington DC and Virginia, workplace giving is increasingly popular, with many Fortune 500 employers and regional United Way chapters encouraging charitable contributions. Check with local companies like Capital One or Booz Allen Hamilton, which often support employee giving initiatives. This trend reflects a growing commitment to community impact and corporate social responsibility in the region.