Riders Alliance is supported by members like you!

There are so many ways to support our mission of fighting for better public transit. Explore the options below to find the best fit for you:

Ways to Give

Donate Online

A gift of any size makes a difference, but if you’re not sure where to start:

$6 is like one round-trip on the subway or bus.
$34 is the price of a one week unlimited Metrocard.
$132 is the equivalent of a one month unlimited Metrocard.

Donor Advised Funds

A donor-advised fund (DAF) is an investment account with the sole purpose of supporting charitable organizations you care about. When you contribute to your DAF, you’ll receive an immediate tax deduction. Then, you can work with your financial advisor to recommend a grant to Riders Alliance Fund. You can give all at once, or schedule contributions over multiple months or even years.
Your financial advisor may ask you for Riders Alliance Fund’s EIN: 84-3709393.

Employer Matching Programs

Many employers match tax-deductible employee contributions to Riders Alliance Fund, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. If your company participates in an employee-giving program, you can double the impact of your generous gift.

Find out if your company matches charitable contributions using the search tool on this page from Charity Navigator. Then, ask your benefits administrator how to enroll.

Gifts of Stock

When you donate appreciated stocks and mutual fund shares to Riders Alliance Fund, you receive tax benefits and increase the value of your contribution without increasing the out-of-pocket cost. After you’ve spoken with your financial advisor to decide if a gift of stock is right for you, just provide your broker with the following information to transfer shares to Riders Alliance Fund:

Fidelity DTC #: 0226

Fidelity Account #: Z26-227387

Riders Alliance Fund EIN: 84-3709393

Please note that donor information is not always included when stock gifts are received. To ensure that you receive proper tax acknowledgement of your gift, please let us know when a gift of stock is on the way!

Support the Riders Alliance Gala

Through our annual fall gala, we raise critical resources to support rider advocacy all year long. Every year, the event features all of our favorite traditions: live music, delicious cocktails and bites, transit-themed games and swag, and lots more. The best party for public transit celebrates elected officials, members of the media, and our powerful community of public transit riders and advocates.

There are plenty of ways to get involved with the gala, whether by joining our host committee, sponsoring through your business, or purchasing a general admission ticket to join the fun. Learn more here.