Workplace giving through vehicle donation offers a unique opportunity to amplify your charitable impact while supporting Heart Wheels. By donating your car, you not only contribute directly to a worthy cause but can also leverage your employer's matching-gift program. Many large employers, including Fortune 500 companies and leading tech firms, match employee donations on a 1:1 basis, effectively doubling your contribution.
Heart Wheels is a qualified 501(c)(3) charity, enabling you to take advantage of the tax benefits associated with your donation. Through platforms like Benevity, YourCause, Bright Funds, and Cybergrants, the process is streamlined. Once your donation is made, you can submit a matching-gift request, ensuring that every dollar goes further in supporting our mission to provide mobility solutions for those in need.
How to activate this channel
Donate Your Vehicle
Initiate your donation by contributing your vehicle to Heart Wheels. You will receive a 1098-C IRS form as proof of your contribution.
Receive 1098-C
After your donation, you will receive the 1098-C form, which is essential for your tax records and matching-gift submission.
Submit Matching-Gift Request
Log into your employer-sponsored giving platform (like Benevity or YourCause) and submit your matching-gift request, including the 1098-C receipt, charity name, and EIN.
Employer Verification
Your employer will verify your donation and check your eligibility for matching funds based on their specific policies and limits.
Receive Matching Funds
Once verified, your employer will disburse the matching funds directly to Heart Wheels. This process may take between 30-90 days.
×Impact multiplier
The power of matching-gift programs is significant. For instance, if you donate a vehicle valued at $1,500, with a typical 1:1 employer match, this equates to a total impact of $3,000 for Heart Wheels. Some employers may even offer enhanced matches, such as 2:1 or 3:1 for specific causes like education and healthcare. This means that the more you give, the more we can do to support individuals in Nevada who rely on our services for mobility and independence.
Common employer platforms + programs
- Benevity
- YourCause
- Bright Funds
- Cybergrants
- Double the Donation
- Blackbaud
- GiftMatch
How to check eligibility
To determine if your employer participates in a matching-gift program, check your HR resources or the giving platform your company uses. Generally, large employers such as banks, tech companies, and healthcare systems have established these programs. Eligibility typically applies to donations made to qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations, like Heart Wheels, ensuring your contributions are maximized.
Nevada workplace-giving context
Nevada is home to several Fortune 500 companies and a robust workplace-giving environment. Local chapters of organizations like United Way facilitate charitable giving, making it easier for employees to support causes they care about. With a growing trend towards corporate social responsibility, more Nevada employers are offering generous matching-gift programs, allowing you to maximize your impact for Heart Wheels.