Rochester, Minnesota Vehicle Donation
Donate Your Car in Rochester, Minnesota
Donate a vehicle in Rochester and help a veteran. Towing is on us.
That car in the driveway or garage in Rochester does not have to be sold, listed or repaired. Free pickup is available throughout Rochester, and every donation is tax-deductible.
If the vehicle is parked closer to Minneapolis, Saint Paul and Duluth than to Rochester itself, the pickup still works the same way — Minnesota is served statewide.
Donate Your Car — Free Pickup
✓ Takes 60 seconds • Free towing • Tax-deductible
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Who your Rochester donation supports
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.
Proceeds from vehicles donated in Rochester support the charity's outreach for homeless and struggling veterans — meals, warm clothing and shelter assistance.
"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 Rochester
If it has wheels or a hull, it is probably welcome. Rochester 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.
Three steps to donate your vehicle in Rochester
From the first form to the final paperwork, a Rochester 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 Rochester.
- 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 Rochester
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 Rochester tax records; Form 1098-C follows by mail when it applies.
Free pickup in Rochester
There is never a charge to you for towing in Rochester — not at pickup, and not deducted from anything afterward.
Coordinators cover Rochester and the surrounding area, including Minneapolis, Saint Paul and Duluth.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Free towing anywhere in the U.S. — running or not.
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Free vehicle pickup is available in all 50 states. Choose yours to see local details.
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