Support Joyride

Ways to give

Every ride, every workshop, and every young person we reach depends on people who give. Pick whichever fits you — 100% of your gift goes to the mission.

Make a one-time gift

A tax-deductible gift of any size funds rides, workshops, and the young people we teach. Our donation platform charges us no fees, so 100% of what you give goes straight to the mission.

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Give monthly

Become a sustaining supporter. A recurring monthly gift gives us steady, predictable funding to plan more ride days and workshops. You can set this up on the same secure form.

Set up monthly giving

Give a vehicle

A classic car can support Joyride in ways a check can't — and it can be good for you and the car, too. Because we use donated cars in our programs, you may be able to deduct the vehicle's appraised fair-market value.

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Gifts of stock or from a donor-advised fund

Giving appreciated stock or recommending a grant from your donor-advised fund can be a tax-smart way to support the mission. Email info@joyride-foundation.org and we'll help with the details.

Founding donors tier & naming: board input

We're recognizing the early supporters who help us build. If you'd like to make a leadership gift and be part of Joyride's founding circle, we'd love to talk — reach us at info@joyride-foundation.org.

By check mailing address: board input

Prefer to give by check? Make it payable to The Joyride Foundation. Contact us at info@joyride-foundation.org for the current mailing address.

Beyond cash

Give a vehicle

A classic car can support Joyride in ways a check can't — and it can be good for you and the car, too. This isn't a one-click gift; it takes a conversation, and often an appraisal and some paperwork. But for the right car and the right owner, it's one of the most meaningful ways to give.

Donate outright

Give your classic to Joyride and put it to work in our rides and hands-on classes. Because we use the cars in our programs, you may be able to deduct the vehicle's appraised fair-market value.

Plan a future gift

Leave your classic to Joyride through your estate, or start the conversation now about a lifetime gift — a way to know your car will be cared for and keep giving.

Preserve & store

In some cases we can store and maintain a donated car and keep it active in our programs. If you'd like to stay connected to a car you love, let's explore what's possible.

How it works, and why it can make sense

Classic-car values move with taste and time, and some cars are worth less each year as a new generation looks elsewhere. Donating a car you no longer drive lets it keep giving — and can turn a depreciating asset into a deduction at today's appraised value.

Appraisal

For a vehicle valued over $5,000, the IRS requires a qualified independent appraisal (filed with Form 8283). We can point you to qualified appraisers.

Program use = fair-market value

When a charity actually uses a donated vehicle in its work — as we do, in rides and education — donors are generally able to claim the car's fair-market value rather than only what it would fetch at auction.

We handle the paperwork

We provide the written acknowledgment you need for your records (including IRS Form 1098-C where it applies) and coordinate the details with you.

Please note: The Joyride Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) organization (EIN 42-2625233). The above is general information, not tax or legal advice — the right approach depends on your situation, and lifetime gifts with any retained use are handled case by case with your own advisors. Please confirm the details with your tax professional. We're glad to provide whatever documentation you need.

Start a conversation about your vehicle

Share a few details and we'll reach out personally to talk through the options. No obligation.

Thank you — we've got your details and someone from The Joyride Foundation will be in touch soon about your car.

Support the mission

Your gift funds classic-car rides for those in need, hands-on mentorship for young people, and the preservation of automotive heritage. Every dollar goes to work in the community.

The Joyride Foundation is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation and a registered 501(c)(3) public charity. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

EIN 42-2625233

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