Los Angeles, California Vehicle Donation
Car Donation in Los Angeles, California for Veterans
Donate a vehicle in Los Angeles and help a veteran. Towing is on us.
That car in the driveway or garage in Los Angeles does not have to be sold, listed or repaired. Free pickup is available throughout Los Angeles, and every donation is tax-deductible.
If the vehicle is parked closer to San Diego, San Jose and San Francisco than to Los Angeles itself, the pickup still works the same way — California is served statewide.
Donate Your Car — Free Pickup
✓ Takes 60 seconds • Free towing • Tax-deductible
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Veterans Care Charity and your Los Angeles donation
Veterans Car Donation is the vehicle-donation program of Veterans Care Charity, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2012 and based in Las Vegas, NV.
Money raised from Los Angeles vehicles funds meals, clothing and shelter assistance for veterans through the charity's outreach and advocacy work.
"Veterans Care Charity is committed to improving the lives of our American heroes, the Veterans. Through outreach and advocacy, we can make a difference."
What we accept in Los Angeles
Cars, trucks, SUVs, vans, motorcycles, RVs and boats are all accepted from Los Angeles — any make, any model, any condition.
Mechanical failure, missing parts and cosmetic damage are all common. Describe the vehicle honestly on the form and the coordinator will tell you exactly what to expect.
Free towing throughout Los Angeles
Pickup in Los Angeles is arranged around your schedule, and the tow itself costs you nothing.
Coordinators cover Los Angeles and the surrounding area, including San Diego, San Jose and San Francisco.
Paperwork and tax deduction in Los Angeles
Your vehicle donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Veterans Care Charity is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. You will receive a donation receipt, and IRS Form 1098-C if your vehicle sells for more than $500. Please consult your tax advisor regarding your specific deduction.
Keep the receipt handed to you at pickup with your Los Angeles tax records; Form 1098-C follows by mail when it applies.
What the Los Angeles donation process looks like
From the first form to the final paperwork, a Los Angeles donation moves in three steps.
- Tell us about the vehicle — the short form takes about 60 seconds, or call (855) 681-1155 and a coordinator will take the details by phone.
- Schedule free pickup — a coordinator calls to arrange towing at a time that suits you, wherever the vehicle sits in Los Angeles.
- Receive your paperwork — you get a donation receipt at pickup, plus IRS Form 1098-C if the vehicle sells for more than $500.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Free vehicle pickup is available in all 50 states. Choose yours to see local details.
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