Do you have a car that isn’t worth trading in towards the purchase of a new one? Maybe you have an extra vehicle that you rarely drive and is taking up space in your driveway. Would you just like it to go away without a huge hassle? Let Giving Center help you with your car donation.
You could place a classified ad and try to sell it, however, do you really have the time and patience for that? Don’t forgot the time wasted by waiting on strangers to arrive for a test drive, not to mention price haggling.
There is a better option — donate vehicle to charity! Charitable car donations are America’s favorite way of disposing of older vehicles. You are helping a worthy cause while also doing yourself a big favor by taking the hassle and expense out of disposing of your unwanted vehicle.
How do you choose a charity for vehicle donation
There are dozens of charitable organizations out there that accept vehicle donations. The very first step of the vehicle donation process is deciding which charity is worthy of your donated vehicle.
Are you looking to gain a tax deduction for your donation? You will want to make sure the charity you decide to donate to is classified as a 501(c)(3) by the IRS. The Giving Center has you well-covered on this score!
Making an impact
You might be surprised to learn that not all vehicle donation programs are quite equal, especially when it comes to how much the charity receives to support its charitable mission. With Giving Center, there is no middle-man. The Giving Center’s car donation program makes sure to fully utilize your generous vehicle donation. Other car donation programs, run by for-profit entities, can return less than 10% to the promoted cause. It is probably safe to assume you wish to maximize the impact of your donated vehicle taken in by the charity.
What kinds of vehicles are you able to donate to charity?
When it comes to vehicle donations, many may think it begins and ends with cars. You might be surprised to learn that the Giving Center vehicle donation program accepts a large variety of vehicles. Below you will find a list of used vehicle donation types accepted:
- Cars (any make, model, year or condition)
- Trucks
- SUVs
- RVs
- Motorcycles
- Boats (power boats, sail boats and yachts)
- Personal watercraft (jet skis and Sea-Doos)
- Farm and commercial vehicles
- Aircraft
- Snowmobiles and Ski-Doos
What happens to donated cars?
In addition to selling cars to raise proceeds, the Giving Center’s vehicle donation program has another way to use your vehicles to help those in need. Your charitable donation may be re-gifted back out.
Your donation can go towards helping those who have fallen on hard times. It can help by giving families a way to become independent by providing reliable transportation to work, doctors visits, and grocery shopping.
Can you donate a car without title?
You don’t need a title in hand to begin the process. Just keep in mind that the process may be delayed until the title has cleared. If you find yourself i n this situation please make every effort to locate your title. You may21 begin with visiting your local DMV.
Can you take a tax deduction for donated vehicles?
Most anything to do with taxes can be complicated and the usual disclaimer to “seek the advice of a qualified tax preparer or financial advisor” applies in the case of tax deductions for donated vehicles. You may be eligible to deduct your donation to charity.
With recent changes to U.S. tax laws, some things have changed with respect to deducting all types of charitable contributions and many taxpayers are deciding to take the standard deduction. If you itemize your charitable deductions, then the good news keeps rolling!
The Giving Center’s vehicle donation program will provide you with the necessary tax documentation and receipts to file with your tax return. All documentation will be delivered to you shortly after your vehicle is picked up.
Three easy steps to donating your vehicle to the Giving Center
If you have done the homework in the previous sections and decided to gift your vehicle to the Giving Center, then let’s drive things across the finish line, regardless if your vehicle’s current condition:
- Remove all personal possessions from the vehicle. Answer fill out and submit the donor contact form OR call 1–888–227–7320 and a representative will assist you over the phone.
- You will be contacted by phone in a couple of business days to go over any other questions concerning your vehicle. If accepted, you would be assigned a transporter and schedule a pickup of your vehicle.
- Giving Center will tow your vehicle at absolutely no charge to you! Remember, they then will mail forms and a receipt for claiming a tax refund to you, if you choose to itemize deductions.
What could be easier?
