At CarLift Baltimore, we believe every vehicle donation can change lives. By participating in your employer's matching-gift program, you can double or even triple the impact of your charitable contribution. Many large employers, including Fortune 500 companies and healthcare systems, support the charitable efforts of their employees by matching donations, which allows for powerful community support.
This process is straightforward. You donate your vehicle to CarLift Baltimore, receive a 1098-C form for tax purposes, and then submit a request through your employer's matching-gift platform. With many employers offering generous matching limits, your donation can significantly enhance our work in the Baltimore community.
How to activate this channel
Donate Your Vehicle
Start by donating your car to CarLift Baltimore! We'll guide you through the donation process and help you obtain the IRS Form 1098-C.
Receive Your 1098-C
After your car donation is processed, you will receive Form 1098-C, which provides information necessary for your employer's matching-gift request.
Submit Matching-Gift Request
Log into your employer's designated matching-gift platform, like Benevity or Bright Funds, and submit your request. Include the 1098-C, charity name, and EIN.
Employer Verification
Your employer will verify the donation using the information you provided. This process typically takes 30-90 days, depending on the company’s protocols.
Receive Matching Funds
Once verified, your employer will disburse the matching donation directly to CarLift Baltimore, amplifying the impact of your original donation.
×Impact multiplier
Your generous vehicle donation has the potential to create a ripple effect of goodwill. For instance, if you donate a car valued at $1,500, your employer's 1:1 matching-gift program could double that contribution, resulting in a total impact of $3,000 for our mission. In some cases, employers even offer 2:1 or 3:1 matches, especially for donations to causes like education or healthcare. This means that your contribution can go much further in making a difference in the lives of individuals and families in Baltimore!
Common employer platforms + programs
- Benevity
- YourCause
- Bright Funds
- Cybergrants
- Double the Donation
- Blackbaud
How to check eligibility
To determine if your employer is part of a matching-gift program, check your employee benefits portal or contact your HR department. Most large employers, particularly Fortune 500 companies and banks, typically offer such programs. Also, ensure that CarLift Baltimore is a qualified 501(c)(3) organization, which it is, to qualify for matching donations.
Baltimore workplace-giving context
Baltimore is home to numerous large employers, including several Fortune 500 companies that actively participate in workplace-giving initiatives. Organizations like T. Rowe Price and Legg Mason are known for their generous matching-gift programs. Additionally, local United Way chapters often support workplace giving efforts, creating an effective ecosystem for charitable contributions in Maryland.
FAQ
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Other workplace-giving channels
By donating your car to CarLift Baltimore and utilizing your employer's matching-gift program, you can make a significant impact in our community. Your donation, multiplied by matching funds, means more resources to support those who need it most. Start your giving journey today and see how your generosity can truly transform lives!