Donating your car to Steel City Wheels not only helps support community mobility initiatives but can also be amplified through your employer's matching-gift program. Many Fortune 500 companies, tech firms, and healthcare systems offer generous matching donations for charitable contributions, allowing you to double or even triple the impact of your gift.
By donating a vehicle, you'll receive a 1098-C tax form, which is essential when you submit your matching-gift request through your company's designated platform. This simple process ensures that your altruism can significantly benefit our community, making a real difference in the lives of those in need.
How to activate this channel
Donate Your Vehicle
Choose a vehicle to donate and complete the donation process with Steel City Wheels. You'll receive a 1098-C tax form, which documents your contribution.
Submit Your Matching-Gift Request
Log into your employer's matching-gift platform (like Benevity or YourCause) and complete the request form. Include your 1098-C receipt, the charity name, and its EIN.
Employer Verification
Your employer will verify your donation through their platform, ensuring it meets their matching criteria. This may take some time, so patience is key.
Receive Confirmation
Once verified, you'll get confirmation from your employer that the matching funds are approved. This process can take anywhere from 30 to 90 days.
Direct Disbursement to Charity
Your employer will directly disburse the matching funds to Steel City Wheels, amplifying your original donation and its impact on our community.
×Impact multiplier
For example, if you donate a vehicle worth $1,500 and your employer matches it 1:1, that transforms your contribution into a total of $3,000 for Steel City Wheels. This multiplier effect can significantly enhance our ability to serve the Pittsburgh community. Some employers even offer a 2:1 or 3:1 match for specific causes, potentially bringing in even greater resources. High-level executives or board members might have higher matching caps, further amplifying their charitable contributions.
Common employer platforms + programs
- Benevity
- YourCause
- Bright Funds
- Cybergrants
- Double the Donation
- Hewitt
- Network for Good
- Charity Navigator
How to check eligibility
To check if your employer offers a matching-gift program, consult your HR department or employee benefits portal. Ensure your donation is made to a qualified 501(c)(3) organization like Steel City Wheels to qualify. Employees at large companies typically gain access to generous matching programs, enhancing the impact of each contribution made to charitable causes.
Pittsburgh workplace-giving context
Pittsburgh is home to several Fortune 500 employers, including PNC Financial Services and UPMC. These companies often have robust workplace-giving initiatives, encouraging employees to contribute to local charities like Steel City Wheels. The local United Way chapters also actively promote vehicle donation programs, furthering the trend of workplace giving in Pennsylvania and fostering community support.