Vehicles For Charity
Donate Your Vehicle While Supporting Your Favorite Charity!
Call 1-866-628-CARS (1-866-628-2277) or Donate Online!
- How does the program work?
- As a donor, what do I need before I can donate?
- Do I pay for the towing?
- How long will
I have to wait before my vehicle is picked up?
- Do I really get a tax deduction and how much would it be?
- What do you do with the vehicles?
- Where do the proceeds go?
- How do I determine the value of my car?
- What is the tax benefit amount for me to donate my vehicle?
You may complete the online donation form or call the donation line to donate your vehicle. When the information is complete, it is forwarded to the tow company. They will call you directly to schedule the pick up. At the time of the pick up, the driver will give you a receipt for taking the vehicle. We ask that you give the driver the keys and your appropriately signed title. TOP
As
a donor, what do I need before I can donate?
Three things are needed. (1) A clear title, which means a title with your name listed in the owner's section, without an assignment or transfer to another person. All liens must be released prior to donating the vehicle. (2) Your car keys. (3) When you call or fill out our online form, please have the title and current mileage in hand.
No, there is no charge to you for the towing. TOP How
long will I have to wait before my vehicle is picked up?
Typically, your vehicle will be picked up in 2-4 business days. The towing company will contact you in advance to schedule the pick up.
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I really get a tax writeoff and how much would
it be? Yes! If you plan to deduct over $500, you will be allowed a deduction in the amount of the gross selling price of your vehicle. A Vehicles for Charity envelope will be mailed to you within 30 days of the sale of your vehicle, regarding the required IRS information you will need.You may also choose to take a deduction under $500 without written acknowledgment. THE NEW GUIDELINES WILL NOT AFFECT THE AMOUNT YOUR CHARITY RECEIVES FOR YOUR DONATION.
(See IRS information or Form 8283) TOP
What do you do with the vehicles?
The vehicles are taken to an auction and sold to the highest bidder. TOP
100% of the net proceeds are distributed to Non-profits; the majority going to the organization designated by the donor. TOP
How do I determine the value of my vehicle? TOP
Vehicles donated PROIR to 1/1/2005: Utilizing these web sites will help you determine the value. Kelly Blue Book; NADA Appraisal Guide
What is the tax benefit amount for me to donate my vehicle? TOP
Please visit the IRS website for more information. Internal Revenue Service
Vehicles for Charity was founded with the purpose of providing a win-win situation, one charity helping another. Our mission is to generate funds that allow all of the charities listed on this site to fulfill their goals and missions. Vehicles for Charity is owned and operated by the Metropolitan Association of Retarded Citizens, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization formed in 1968 to support developmentally disabled individuals and their families.