Will you accept a vehicle in Iowa that does not run?

Yes. Non-running vehicles are accepted throughout Iowa. Flat tires, a dead battery, a failed inspection or years of sitting still are all fine — just describe the condition on the form.

Can I donate more than one vehicle in Iowa?

Yes. Submit the form for the first vehicle and mention the others when the coordinator calls; multiple pickups in Iowa can often be arranged together.

What happens to my vehicle after it leaves Iowa?

The vehicle is sold or recycled through the charity's process, and the proceeds fund Veterans Care Charity's programs for veterans, including meals, clothing and shelter assistance.

Which Iowa cities do you serve?

Every community in Iowa is served, including Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport and Iowa City. If your town is not listed on the site, pickup is still available — enter your ZIP code on the form.

Is this a Iowa-only program?

No. Veterans Car Donation operates nationwide, but pickup for Iowa donors is coordinated locally so towing is scheduled around where the vehicle actually sits.

Does towing cost anything in Iowa?

No. Towing anywhere in Iowa is free, and the cost is never passed back to you or deducted from your receipt.

Iowa Vehicle Donation

Iowa Car Donation — Free Pickup for Veterans

Statewide Iowa pickup at no cost, and every donation is tax-deductible.

If there is a car, truck or camper taking up space at your Iowa address, donating it is simpler than selling it. Pickup is free everywhere in Iowa, including Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport and Iowa City, and the paperwork is handled for you.

You never pay for the tow, never need to fix the vehicle first, and are never committed until you say yes on the phone.

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Three steps to donate your vehicle in Iowa

Donors in Iowa follow the same short path from first call to tax receipt.

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 Iowa.
Receive your paperwork — you get a donation receipt at pickup, plus IRS Form 1098-C if the vehicle sells for more than $500.

Paperwork and tax deduction in Iowa

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 Iowa tax records; Form 1098-C follows by mail when it applies.

Running or not: what qualifies in Iowa

If it has wheels or a hull, it is probably welcome. Iowa donors regularly hand over cars, trucks, SUVs, vans, motorcycles, RVs and boats.

You do not need to repair, clean or tow anything yourself. Tell us the condition as it is and the pickup is arranged around it.

Iowa pickup and towing

Towing is always free. A licensed operator comes to your home, workplace or storage lot in Iowa at a time you agree on.

Coordinators cover Iowa and the surrounding area, including Des Moines, Cedar Rapids and Davenport.

Where a Iowa donation goes

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.

A vehicle you no longer need becomes practical help: food, warm clothing and shelter support for veterans, funded by donations like the ones we collect in Iowa.

"Veterans Care Charity is committed to improving the lives of our American heroes, the Veterans. Through outreach and advocacy, we can make a difference."

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