At MotorCity Wheels, we understand the power of collective giving and the difference it makes in our community. By participating in our workplace-giving program, employees can support a cause they believe in while also enjoying the ease of payroll deductions. Your contributions, whether through a percentage of your paycheck or a one-time vehicle donation, can create lasting change in Detroit.
This unique program allows you to designate a portion of your salary for MotorCity Wheels while also facilitating a one-time vehicle donation, which can further amplify your contributions. The vehicle donation is processed separately and comes with its own IRS 1098-C form to simplify your tax deductions. Together, these two giving methods create a powerful synergy that helps you maximize your charitable impact.
How to activate this channel
Check Eligibility
Verify if your employer offers payroll deduction charitable giving and vehicle donation options. This information can typically be found in your employee handbook or HR portal.
Designate Your Contribution
Choose to allocate a specific percentage or dollar amount from each paycheck to MotorCity Wheels. This ongoing support will provide steady funding for our programs.
Make Your Vehicle Donation
To donate your car, contact MotorCity Wheels to initiate the one-time donation process. You’ll receive guidance and the necessary documentation to complete your donation.
Receive Your 1098-C
After your vehicle donation, you will receive IRS Form 1098-C, which will inform your tax filings and allow for the tax-deductible amount.
Annual Giving Report
At the end of the year, you will receive a comprehensive report detailing your contributions. This will include both your payroll deductions and vehicle donation for easy reference.
Confirm Matching Funds
Check with your HR department to ensure your total giving is tracked for possible employer matching contributions, maximizing your impact on MotorCity Wheels.
×Impact multiplier
Utilizing payroll deduction for your charitable contributions, particularly through a Section 125 cafeteria plan, can provide pre-tax savings that increase your overall giving power. If available through your employer, this means that every dollar you contribute reduces your taxable income, effectively making your donation more impactful. For those donating vehicles, the potential tax deduction can reach up to $5,000, depending on the vehicle’s fair market value. By combining these two giving methods—payroll deductions and vehicle donations—you enhance the likelihood of itemizing deductions on your tax return and amplify your support to MotorCity Wheels, creating a significant multiplier effect for community impact.
Common employer platforms + programs
- Benevity
- YourCause
- Bright Funds
- Cybergrants
- Double the Donation
- Charitable Choices
How to check eligibility
To check if your employer participates in payroll deduction charitable giving, consult your HR department or employee benefits handbook. Eligibility typically includes full-time employees, but specific requirements may vary. Some employers may have restrictions on the type of charities supported, so it's important to verify that MotorCity Wheels is included in your workplace offering.
Detroit workplace-giving context
Detroit is home to several Fortune 500 companies like General Motors and Ford, many of which support workplace-giving initiatives. The Michigan region also has robust United Way chapters focused on improving community well-being. As workplace-giving trends continue to grow, now is an opportune time to leverage your company's giving programs to support local charities like MotorCity Wheels.