How To Donate A Car To Charity

2007-03-08 10:33:40

( Charity )



If you have a second hand car rotting away in your garage, consider donating it to charity. If you can’t sell your old car for a decent market value, it might as well go to a good cause.

Today, a wide variety of charitable institutions accept vehicles as donations. It’s actually a great opportunity to help out and do some good in the world.

But the best part is – car donations are tax deductible!

That’s right. If you donate a car to charity, you can write it off as a charitable contribution and save up on tax dollars.

Need help with your first auto donation? Here’s a brief guide to show you how to donate a car.

How to Donate a Car to Charity

If you don’t know how to donate a car, start by searching for online resources on the subject. A variety of charities have websites with valuable information about the process. An average website will give you simple instructions on how to donate a car, where to bring your vehicle, and how to write off a tax deductible donation.

Charities accepting auto donations range from Christian networks, to social service organizations, to health research groups, to a wide variety of non-profit foundations.

Currently, there are also third party websites that act as mediators for a number of charitable institutions. You can also use these websites to reach the organization of your choice.

Additionally, there are some paperwork requirements for car donations. In most cases, the title to your vehicle is needed. However, if you can’t produce the title papers, you can make certain arrangements with the recipient organization.

It’s also important to know if the organization will pick up your vehicle from your home or place of business. Most charities can pick up cars from any locality. However, other charities are more limited in terms of mobility. Therefore, before selecting a recipient, make sure that the organization can arrange to pick up your vehicle at your own convenience.

Types of Vehicles You Can Donate

Generally, you can donate cars, vans, trucks, SUVs, trailers, RVs, and motorcycles. Some organizations also accept boats.

If your vehicle hasn’t run in years, don’t worry. Some organizations accept most vehicles in whatever condition. However, if the cost of towing exceeds the value of your damaged car, most organizations may reject your offer.

Often, an online car donation form is used to assess the value of your vehicle. Try to fill up one of these forms to see if your car qualifies as a donation.


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