Employee giving programs are a powerful way to enhance your charitable impact while supporting causes close to your heart. At Delta Ride Exchange, we empower individuals in Stockton, California, to make a profound difference by donating their vehicles. Not only does your donation help those in need, but with employer matching-gift programs, your generosity can be amplified significantly.
When you donate a vehicle valued at $500 or more, you may qualify for a tax deduction and receive a 1098-C form, which is essential for initiating your employer's matching-gift request. This seamless process allows you to submit your donation receipt and relevant details through platforms like Benevity or Bright Funds, ensuring your generous act is matched and magnified.
How to activate this channel
Donate Your Vehicle
Select Delta Ride Exchange as your charity and donate a vehicle valued at $500 or more. You'll receive a 1098-C form for your tax records and to facilitate the matching gift request.
Obtain Your 1098-C Form
This IRS form is essential for confirming your vehicle donation's value. Make sure to keep it safe as you’ll need to submit it for your employer’s matching gift.
Submit Matching-Gift Request
Log into your employer-sponsored matching-gift platform (e.g., Benevity, YourCause) and complete the request form. Include your 1098-C, the charity name (Delta Ride Exchange), and our EIN.
Employer Verification
Your employer’s HR team will review your request and verify your donation within 30-90 days, ensuring that the matching funds are allocated correctly.
Funds Disbursed to Charity
Once verified, your employer will disburse the matching funds directly to Delta Ride Exchange, doubling the impact of your generous donation for our community programs!
×Impact multiplier
By contributing a vehicle valued at $1,500 and leveraging your employer’s matching-gift program, you can create an extraordinary $3,000 impact for Delta Ride Exchange. Many companies offer generous matching ratios, with some going as high as 2:1 or 3:1 for causes like healthcare, education, or veteran support. This means that even modest donations can dramatically elevate the resources available for community services. Consider how your contribution, combined with your employer's support, can help us deliver essential rides and services to those in need!
Common employer platforms + programs
- Benevity
- YourCause
- Bright Funds
- Cybergrants
- Double the Donation
- Blackbaud
- JustGive
How to check eligibility
Checking your eligibility for employer matching gifts is straightforward. Consult your HR department or employee handbook to learn if your employer participates in a matching-gift program. Generally, full-time employees at Fortune 500 companies, tech firms, and major healthcare systems will qualify. Confirm that your donation aligns with the charity’s status as a 501(c)(3), which Delta Ride Exchange proudly holds.
Stockton workplace-giving context
Stockton is home to a number of prominent employers, including Fortune 500 companies in sectors such as logistics and healthcare, making it an ideal place for workplace-giving. Additionally, regional United Way chapters often partner with local organizations to promote these initiatives. With California trending toward increasing corporate social responsibility, now is the time to leverage your vehicle donation through workplace matching-gift programs.