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