Portland, Oregon Vehicle Donation
Portland Car Donation — Free Pickup, Tax-Deductible
Portland pickup at no cost — any condition, full tax receipt.
Donating a vehicle in Portland takes about a minute of your time. A coordinator arranges free towing from wherever the vehicle sits in Portland, and the donation supports veterans through Veterans Care Charity.
Coordinators serving Portland also cover Salem, Eugene and Gresham, along with every other community in Oregon.
Donate Your Car — Free Pickup
✓ Takes 60 seconds • Free towing • Tax-deductible
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What the Portland donation process looks like
From the first form to the final paperwork, a Portland 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 Portland.
- Receive your paperwork — you get a donation receipt at pickup, plus IRS Form 1098-C if the vehicle sells for more than $500.
Free towing throughout Portland
Pickup in Portland is arranged around your schedule, and the tow itself costs you nothing.
Coordinators cover Portland and the surrounding area, including Salem, Eugene and Gresham.
Your Portland donation is tax-deductible
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.
The receipt you get at pickup is your first piece of documentation. If the vehicle sells above $500, Form 1098-C shows the gross sale amount for your return.
Who your Portland 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 Portland 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 Portland
Cars, trucks, SUVs, vans, motorcycles, RVs and boats are all accepted from Portland — 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Donating is easy
Free towing anywhere in the U.S. — running or not.
Donate a car in your state
Free vehicle pickup is available in all 50 states. Choose yours to see local details.
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- Georgia
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- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
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