Last updated: July 24, 2026
Donation Disclosure
Thank you for supporting hands-on automotive education, mentorship, safety, and community opportunity.
Organization and tax status
The Drift Forward Foundation, Inc. is an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity. EIN: 39-4765219. Donations are intended to be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
How donations are processed
Online donations are processed securely by Stripe. Stripe's checkout, processing, and privacy practices are governed by Stripe's own terms and policies. Drift Forward does not store full payment-card information on this website.
Use of gifts
Gifts support Drift Forward's charitable mission, including mentoring, tools, supplies, safety resources, learning opportunities, and related operating needs. We will make reasonable efforts to honor a donor's stated designation, but all gifts are accepted subject to the Foundation's exclusive control and discretion and will be used for charitable purposes.
Receipts and donor records
We will provide an acknowledgment for eligible donations. Donors should keep their own records and consult a qualified tax adviser regarding deductibility. If a donor receives goods or services in connection with a gift, the acknowledgment will describe them and any applicable tax treatment may be reduced as required by law.
Refunds and questions
Donations are generally final. If you made an error or have a question about a donation, contact us promptly at info@driftforward.com and include the name used for the donation, date, amount, and a brief explanation. We will review legitimate requests in good faith, subject to legal, accounting, and processing requirements.