Workplace giving has the power to change lives, providing you an opportunity to support causes you care about while maximizing the benefits of your contributions. By participating in payroll-deduction charitable giving and supplementing it with a one-time vehicle donation, you can create significant impact for local nonprofits in St. Louis.
This dual approach not only simplifies your giving process but also empowers your contributions to yield greater returns. Through a designated percentage of your paycheck, you can contribute to a donor-advised fund or directly to Rev Up Local. Adding a vehicle donation allows you to further increase your charitable giving footprint, together creating a comprehensive annual giving report that may enhance eligible matching contributions through your employer.
How to activate this channel
Check if your employer offers payroll deduction giving.
Consult your HR department or employee benefits portal to see if payroll deduction charitable giving is available, and which nonprofits or donor-advised funds you can support.
Designate your contribution amount.
Select a percentage or dollar amount to be deducted from each paycheck for charitable contributions. You can adjust this amount as needed any time throughout the year.
Initiate your vehicle donation.
Contact Rev Up Local to start the vehicle donation process. They will guide you through the steps and provide you with the necessary documentation, including IRS Form 1098-C.
Confirm your contributions.
Review your payroll deductions and vehicle donation with your employer. Ensure everything is properly tracked for matching purposes and you understand your tax implications.
Receive your annual giving report.
At the end of the year, receive a comprehensive report of your total charitable giving, which can help you with tax preparation and maximizing potential itemization.
×Impact multiplier
By utilizing payroll deduction, your contributions can be pre-tax using a Section 125 cafeteria plan if available, meaning less taxable income for you and more to give. For example, if you choose to donate $100 per paycheck and your employer matches contributions up to 50%, that’s an additional $50 per paycheck directly to Rev Up Local. Coupled with your vehicle donation, this could significantly enhance your total contributions, making your financial support even more impactful for local charities. When you combine these giving methods, you not only contribute more but also increase the chances of itemizing your deductions come tax time, maximizing your overall impact.
Common employer platforms + programs
- Benevity
- YourCause
- Bright Funds
- Cybergrants
- Double the Donation
- PayPal Giving Fund
How to check eligibility
To find out if your employer supports payroll deduction charitable giving, review your benefits documentation or reach out directly to your HR department. Most full-time employees qualify, but there may be specific conditions based on your employment status or length of service.
St. Louis workplace-giving context
In St. Louis, many Fortune 500 companies, such as Emerson Electric and Anheuser-Busch, offer robust workplace giving programs. Local chapters of United Way also support employee-giving initiatives, making it easier to contribute to community-driven projects. Missouri trends indicate an increase in workplace engagement in charitable giving, highlighting the importance of combined efforts to uplift our local communities.