December 17, 2018

How to Find the Right Car Donation Charity for You

Photo by David McEachan under Pexels License

Are you planning to turn your old car into a new source of hope for a much better life for the needy people in your area by donating it to a charity? If yes, that’s very generous of you.

Now, all you need to know is how to find the right car donation charity for you. There are plenty of nonprofit organizations all over the country, and you need to take several steps before you can pick the best charity for you. Here are those steps:

Find out what advocacy you want to participate in.

Take time to consider what cause is closest to your heart. Are you someone who has a soft spot for needy elderly people and those who are afflicted with life-threatening diseases? Does your heart melt upon the sight of poor children lying on their hospital beds? Do you wish you could do something to improve the living conditions of the veterans in your community?

Once you’ve finally come to a full realization of the cause that’s dearest to you, the next step is to go through the list of all organizations that support your advocacy. Check out their websites and examine their programs and donation process before picking the one that you think is your ideal charity.

Confirm that your chosen charity is a certified 501(c)3 nonprofit.

Don’t be one of those donors who end up getting no tax deduction out of sheer ignorance. Be mindful that not all car donation programs offer tax deductions. Charities must have an IRS-approved 501(c)3 status before car donations made to them can be eligible for tax deductions. You can determine the status of nonprofit organizations by checking them out through the IRS’ Tax Exempt Organization search.

Do your research.

It’s always a good idea to acquaint yourself with the organization that you’ll be collaborating with. Go online and read their background, mission statement, and goals. You can even pay them a visit and ask the staff for information on their car donation process.

Check out their towing service.

Keep in mind that charities with car donation programs have their own policies. Some may offer free towing in all 50 states while others are only limited to certain areas.

Ask about restrictions.

Again, not all car donation programs have the same criteria for accepting car donation offers. Be sure to ask your preferred charity if they can accept even non-running or run-down vehicles.

Ask about their requirements.

If you hate paperwork, we suggest you pick a charity that offers to prepare or manage all your forms. Be mindful that all charities would require you to surrender not just your car but your car keys and title as well.

Protect yourself from scammers.

Lastly, be sure that your vehicle doesn’t fall into the wrong hands. With so many online scammers nowadays, you have to check first whether your chosen charity is a legitimate one. Take guidance from these charity watchdogs: Charity Navigator, Charity Watch, GuideStar Charity Check, and Better Business Bureau Charities.

Support Our Suffering Vets

If you want to see a marked improvement in the living conditions of our former troops—many of whom live miserable lives due to service-connected disabilities, poverty, physical and mental health issues, lack of jobs, and homelessness—it makes perfect sense to hand over your car to us at Veteran Car Donations.

For years, it has been our pleasure to serve our nation’s heroes—those former members of our armed forces who fought for us and risked their lives to defend our freedoms and protect our nation’s security. Indeed, we owe them a huge debt of gratitude for the invaluable service they’ve done for our nation.

You can return the favor by donating your unwanted vehicle to us for their benefit. We auction off all vehicles donated to us and use the proceeds to support our nonprofit partners in providing our needy veterans with mortgage-free and specially adapted homes, free physical and mental health care services, educational scholarships, career development, employment opportunities, financial assistance, and many other benefits.

In exchange for your charitable contribution, we offer you a set of rewards including a 100% tax deductible receipt that will enable you to claim the maximum tax deduction based on the selling price of your donated vehicle at auction.

Likewise, we pamper our donors with our easy, quick, hassle-free, and convenient donation process. We do all the donation paperwork, pick up your vehicle for free, and then mail you your tax-deductible sales receipt a few weeks after your car is sold at auction.

As for the types of vehicles we accept, we’re open to nearly all sorts, including those that are barely running.

For more information on our car donation program, check out our FAQs page. For inquiries, you can call our toll-free 24/7 hotline 877-594-5822 or send us a message online.

You can donate to Veteran Car Donations by either calling us or filling out our online donation form. We accept vehicle donations wherever you are in the United States since we have car donation programs in all 50 states.

Don’t Hesitate to Choose Us

Photo by Brett Sayles under Pexels License

Now that you know how to find the right car donation charity for you, we trust that you will not hesitate to choose us as the recipient of your car donation. Call us today at 877-594-5822 and get started with your car donation!

Last Updated: August 24th, 2023