| Donating your car to charity is a very generous act | | | | charity you choose, the procedure for car pickup will |
| that can help many people. If you are considering giving | | | | vary. Generally, most organizations will tow the car at |
| your car away for charitable purposes, you may have | | | | no cost to you. If this is the protocol, you can expect |
| some questions about the process and how your | | | | to get a call from a towing company to arrange a |
| donation will benefit individuals in need. The following is | | | | convenient time for pickup. At this time, you will hand |
| a comprehensive list of questions pertaining to the car | | | | over the title and the keys to the car and complete all |
| donation process. It is our hope that the answers will | | | | required paperwork. Of course, if you would like to |
| clarify your questions and help you to make the | | | | drop off the car yourself, it will most certainly be |
| decision to give your old car away to a great | | | | appreciated!What if you do not list my preferred |
| cause!What type of car can I donate?This is perhaps | | | | charity?We have compiled an extensive list of |
| the most common FAQ about car donation and the | | | | charities in both Canada and the United States, but of |
| answer is: cars, trucks, boats, RV's, motor homes and | | | | course, not all charities are listed here. If, for instance, |
| motorcycles. Every charity has its own rules regarding | | | | you would like to donate to a church or another |
| what vehicles they accept, so as a rule, before | | | | charitable organization that is not on our list, simply |
| choosing a charitable organization, find out what types | | | | contact us and we will gladly make the necessary |
| of cars they accept.My car failed the emission test, | | | | arrangements so that your car goes to a place you |
| can I still donate it? | | | | feel comfortable with.Is my donation tax |
| Even if your car did not pass the emission test, your | | | | deductible?Donations that are made to a not-for-profit |
| donation is still greatly appreciated! Cars can be | | | | organization classified under 501(c)[3] are usually tax |
| repaired and if you are generous enough to give your | | | | deductible. To find out more information about tax |
| car away to a good cause, most organizations will | | | | deductions, consult an industry professional.Will I be |
| ensure that it gets properly fixed up!Do I need any | | | | responsible for paying any fees after donating my |
| documents to donate my vehicle?This is a car | | | | car?The simple answer is NO. Donating a car is a big |
| donation FAQ that is often overlooked by generous | | | | deal and you will not be asked to pay any fees; your |
| individuals who are eager to help someone else. | | | | donation is money enough! However, should an |
| Before donating your car to a charity, you need a | | | | "organization" ask you for money, you might want to |
| clear title for the vehicle. If you cannot find this | | | | verify if the charity is actually legitimate.Seth Scolack is |
| document, other official DMV paperwork may be | | | | an avid philanthropist who donates his time and |
| accepted, as long as it proves that you are the rightful | | | | experience in an effort to help others. He writes about |
| owner of the car.Am I required to drop the vehicle off | | | | nonprofit fundraising and provides other tips for making |
| to my chosen charity?Again, depending on which | | | | donations easy. |